UTILISE MGNREGA TO THE FULLEST CAPACITY
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction The role of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a lifeline for the working poor in rural India. With an average 23 days of work and a daily wage of ₹200, households who got work earned an average of ₹1,500 a month. Even though this is […]
REVIVING SAARC TO DEAL WITH CHINA
Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction As India-China border tensions continue to fester China is chipping away at India’s interests in South Asia. China’s proximity to Pakistan, Nepal moving closer to China and China wooing Bangladesh by offering tariff exemption to 97% of Bangladeshi products – can be a major cause for concern. Most South Asian […]
CHINA’S RISING CLOUT IN SOUTH ASIA
Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction Over the past decade, China has boosted its economic and military ties with India’s South Asian neighbours, which could pose a challenge for India. Even as some strategic experts warn of a Chinese hand behind the strain in India-Nepal ties, they warn that growing Chinese influence in the region could […]
SPECIAL LIQUIDITY SCHEME FOR NBFCS AND HFCS
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs announced the launch of a Special Liquidity Scheme of Rs. 30,000 crores, to improve the liquidity position of NBFCs as well as HFCs. Details RBI will provide funds for the Scheme by subscribing to government guaranteed special securities issued by […]
JHARKHAND’S SAHIYAS: AN INSPIRATION
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction The ASHAs in Jharkhand, known as “Sahiyas”, have been supporting delivery of health care services especially in the tribal areas. The Sahiyas have been widely acknowledged for their commitment and agency in enabling access to health care, even in the hard to reach and remote tribal areas. Role Played by […]
ACCELERATE VIGYAN SCHEME
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Accelerate Vigyan (AV) Scheme: Why in news? The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has launched a new scheme called ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ (AV), to provide a single platform for research internships, capacity building programs, and workshops across the country.The AV will work on mission mode, particularly with respect to its […]
3rd July 2020, Static Quiz on Environment
2nd July – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents The benefits and shortcomings of MGNREGS Striking a blow against Assam’s inclusive ethos Police reform and the crucial judicial actor Indian Impact: Huawei, ZTE claimed to be threats by U.S. THE BENEFITS AND SHORTCOMINGS OF MGNREGS Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction Following the lockdown, India witnessed an exodus of jobless migrant workers from cities […]