National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has celebrated its 18th Foundation Day. About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR): The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) carries out the following functions: Safeguards: Investigation and […]
PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Focus: GS II: Government schemes Why in News? The Centre has named its new free foodgrain scheme under the National Food Security Act, 2013, as ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)’. PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Differences from previous scheme: Implementation strategy
Is Governor Bound To Follow The Directions of State Government?
Relevance: GS paper 2, Governor Read Also: The TN Governor Issue Are Non-BJP-Ruled States On A Collision Course With The Governor’s Office? What Is The Way Out? Read Also: Raj Bhavan’s Extra-Constitutional Delusions Sarkaria Commission Recommendations on Appointment of Governor
Current Affairs Quiz 13 January 2023
Current Affairs 13 January 2023
CONTENTS National Commission for Scheduled Castes Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) issued notice to the district authorities of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand after it took cognisance of reports that a Dalit youth was beaten up for entering a temple. The youth was allegedly beaten up with a burning piece of wood all night […]
PIB Summaries 13 January 2023
CONTENTS PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Focus: GS II: Government schemes Why in News? The Centre has named its new free foodgrain scheme under the National Food Security Act, 2013, as ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)’. PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Differences from previous scheme: Implementation strategy National Commission for Protection of Child […]
Static Quiz 13 January 2023 (Indian Economy)
Why Is The Land Sinking In Joshimath?
Where Is The Town of Joshimath Situated? How Vulnerable Is Joshimath? What Is The Role Of The NTPC? What About The Char Dham project? What Are The Other Issues Which Have Contributed To Land Subsidence?
Important Mountain Passes in India
A pass is a gap, or break, in high, rugged terrain such as a mountain ridge. It can be formed due to glacial movement or by rivers or as a result of gaps remaining since their formation. Passes often provide the easiest routes for people to travel across steep mountain ranges. For this reason, […]
A Raincoat For Self-Employed People
Context The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the critical need for a universal social protection floor, which has been discussed and even internationally accepted for more than a decade but has received little serious attention from policymakers in most countries. Relevance GS Paper-2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population Mains Question Traditional schemes are not viable […]