About E-Daakhil Portal
Focus: GS II-Polity and Governance Why in News? Total number of consumer complaints filed online through e-Daakhil portal in the country is 35,898. About E-Daakhil portal: National consumer dispute redressal commission: Nodal: Ministry of consumer affairs and public distribution The Act envisages a three-tier quasi-judicial machinery at the National, State and District levels: i. National Consumer […]
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? The maximum investment limit for the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) has been increased from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in Budget 2023. About Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS): Eligibility: Deposit Limits: Maturity & Interest Payment: Other Details:
About Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh
Focus: GS III: Security challenegs Why in News? As part of Operation SADBHAVANA, the Indian Army is running multiple welfare activities for children in remote areas of the Union Territory of Ladakh. This includes running seven Army Goodwill Schools, where over 2,200 students are currently enrolled. About Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh: Achieving Objectives: Health and […]
About Poshan Abhiyaan
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? The Ministry of Ayush is knowledge partner with the Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Poshan Abhiyan to achieve the ultimate goal of ‘SUPOSHIT BHARAT’; and actively participated in this program and celebrates Poshan Pakhwada and Poshan Maah every year since year 2018. About Poshan Abhiyaan Implementation […]
About Traditional Medicine
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? Ministry of Ayush is taking up the task to harmonize all the monographs published/being published through Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India (SPI), Unani Pharmacopoeia of India (UPI), Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI) and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) for promotion and facilitation of One Herb, One Standard. […]
PIB Summaries 04 February 2023
CONTENT Traditional Medicine Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? Ministry of Ayush is taking up the task to harmonize all the monographs published/being published through Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India (SPI), Unani Pharmacopoeia of India (UPI), Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI) and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) for promotion and facilitation of […]
Static Quiz 04 February 2023 (History)
Fewer POCSO Act Convictions
Context Relevance GS Paper 2: Issues related to children Mains Question We shouldn’t let talk of severe penalties take our focus away from the issues with the POCSO Act’s current implementation. Talk about the POCSO (Amendment) Bill 2019 here. (150 words) Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO): Key Findings Way ahead
Does India Have Anti-Superstition legislation?
Context In Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, two women were recently found murdered as part of a ritual involving human sacrifice. The state government then emphasised the necessity of new legislation to counter these superstitious practises and urged strict adherence to existing laws. Relevance GS Paper 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and […]
Who Are Puisne Judges?
Context: While recommending two names for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India said in a statement that the collegium had taken into “consideration the seniority of Chief Justices and senior puisne Judges.” Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What does puisne mean, […]