Advancement in India’s Semiconductor Sector
Context: The Indian union cabinet, led by Prime Minister Modi, recently sanctioned Kaynes Semicon’s initiative to establish a semiconductor facility in Gujarat, involving an investment of INR 3,300 crore. This project marks the fifth semiconductor unit and the fourth assembly unit to obtain Cabinet consent. It was authorized as part of the India Semiconductor Mission […]
Supreme Court Ruling on the SC/ST
Context: The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a crucial decision concerning the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, focusing on whether verbal insults or intimidations against individuals from Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST) are inherently considered offenses under the Act. This judgment was particularly relevant in a case […]
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme
Context; The government recently expanded the scope of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme to make it more attractive, as part of its objective to strengthen farm-related infrastructure facilities in the country. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme: Eligibility: Exclusions: Financing and Support: Characteristics of […]
Legal Troubles for Telegram CEO
Context: Pavel Durov, the CEO and founder of Telegram, was recently detained in Paris due to allegations that his messaging service was utilized for illegal activities, specifically drug trafficking and distributing child sexual abuse content. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Telegram Features and Usage of Telegram Legal […]
About Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana
Context: On August 28, 2024, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accomplished a decade, marking a significant milestone in financial inclusion. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana – PMJDY was announced by Prime Minister in 2014, and has been a key initiative towards the […]
About Unified Pension Scheme
Context: The Union Cabinet has sanctioned the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), designed to ensure a guaranteed pension for government employees post-retirement. Scheduled to commence on April 1, 2025, this scheme will replace the existing National Pension System (NPS) for central government employees. Additionally, state governments will be given the choice to adopt this new pension […]
Streamlining Science and Technology Initiatives
Context: The Union Cabinet has sanctioned the consolidation and continuation of various programs under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) into three primary components, integrating them into a single central sector scheme titled ‘Vigyan Dhara’. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Vigyan Dhara Initiative Key Components: Existing Programs: Duration and Scope: Special Focus: […]
National Medical Register (NMR) Portal
Context: The Union Health Minister recently launched the National Medical Register Portal in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions National Medical Register (NMR) Portal Features of the NMR Data Accessibility and Privacy Continuous Improvement
The Delay in Census
Context: In what appears to be a case of complicating matters, the Union government is reportedly considering expanding data collection in the long-delayed Census to include caste enumeration. This inclusion of caste as a variable could be a response to the strong demand for a caste census from several political parties. Relevance: Mains Question: Highlight the origin […]
Health-Worker Safety and a Self-Examination
Context: In 2017, Maharashtra witnessed intense protests by resident doctors following a series of brutal attacks on medical staff in quick succession—typical of how sensationalized criminal offenses often unfold. Despite the severity of the issue, the solution was straightforward and conventional: enhancing security in public hospitals and strengthening legal mechanisms to swiftly bring perpetrators to […]