Ban On Blood Donations By Gay People
Context: After a member of the transgender community, moved the Supreme Court seeking to strike down the prohibition on gay and transgender people donating blood in the country, the Centre justified their exclusion by asserting that their inclusion in the “at-risk” category for HIV, Hepatitis B, or C infections is premised on scientific evidence. Relevance: […]
About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) – NITI Aayog launched ATL Sarthi, a comprehensive self-monitoring framework to strengthen the ever-growing ecosystem of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL). About Atal Innovation Mission Major Initiatives:
About National Youth Conclave
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? National Youth Conclave’ is being organized by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) Affairs on 13-14 March 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. About National Youth Conclave: What is Urban 20? What is Youth20 (Y20)?
In Rural India Clean-Tech Is the Next Big Thing
Conclusion Relevance GS-1/ GS-2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation; Role of Women and Women’s Organization Mains Question How can the adoption of distributed renewable energy (DRE) technologies aid in the transformation of rural livelihoods in India, with a focus on women’s empowerment, […]
Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the President of India presented the Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023 and graced the launch of Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch The Rain -2023 in New Delhi. Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman: Catch the Rain campaign:
One Nation One Challan initiative
Context: The Gujarat government recently told the High Court, which was hearing a public interest litigation seeking the setting up of virtual traffic courts in the state, that it was already in the process of doing so under the ‘One Nation One Challan’ initiative. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]
Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID)
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Recently, the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs said that the sale of gold jewellery mandates a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) from April 1, 2023. Hallmark Unique Identification: Key Facts: Bureau of Indian Standards: Key Facts:
About SAMARTH Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and interventions Why in News? Samarth is a demand driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme of Ministry of Textiles. The implementation period of the scheme is up to March 2024. About SAMARTH Scheme Objectives:
Agreement on mutual recognition of qualifications
Context: India and Australia signed a framework mechanism for mutual recognition of qualifications that will help in easing the mobility of students and professionals between the two countries. Relevance: GS Paper – 2 International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Dimensions of the Article: Key […]
Need To Work On Raising Productivity Growth
Context: Capital investment outlay for the year 2023-24 is being increased steeply by 33% to Rs 10 lakh crore. This will be 3.3% of GDP and it is almost three times the outlay made in 2019. Relevance: GS II: Indian Constitution, GS III: Growth & Development, Planning, Government Budgeting, Inclusive Growth, Government Policies & Interventions, Dimensions of the […]