Time to Root out Corruption
Context: In recent months, a dominant topic in the Indian media has been ‘Corruption’. Extensive scandals, investigations by central agencies, public demonstrations, and anti-corruption movements have consistently drawn attention across various media platforms, government circles, and public and private conversations. Civil rights activists have exerted significant pressure on the government to enact robust anti-corruption legislation […]
About the Empowering India’s Tribal Communities
Context: In recent times, India has witnessed remarkable progress across various sectors, including space exploration and technological innovation. However, amidst these advancements, the indigenous tribal communities within the nation confront numerous obstacles hindering their development and overall well-being. This raises a pressing need for collective endeavors to address their requirements and diminish prevailing socio-economic disparities. […]
Department of Telecom Directs Deactivation of USSD
Context: The Department of Telecom (DoT) has instructed telecom operators to deactivate USSD-based call forwarding services, specifically the commonly used *401# service for unconditional call forwarding, with effect from April 15. The directive comes in response to concerns over the misuse of this facility for unauthorized activities. The DoT has urged telecom operators to transition […]
About A C-Vigil App
Context: Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 79,000 complaints have been received on the C-Vigil app. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions C-Vigil App: An Overview Features:
About Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Government e Marketplace crosses ₹ 4 lakh crore in Gross Merchandise value (GMV)at the end of this Fiscal Year – doubling its GMV clocked at the end of previous Fiscal Year. About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives […]
Understanding India’s Coal Imports
Context: As the country braces itself for hot weather, the looming threat of electricity shortages resurfaces. In recent years, the combination of increasingly erratic weather patterns and a rapidly expanding economy has driven a significant surge in electricity demand, presenting a formidable challenge in ensuring reliable supply. However, certain aspects of the discourse surrounding this […]
About Mushk Budiji Rice
Context: Recently, scientists at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Srinagar, reported that altitude and temperature play an important role in the development of mushk budiji aroma. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions About Mushk Budiji Rice Origin and Cultivation: Physical Characteristics: Cultivation Regions: Traditional Consumption: Recognition: Highlights of the Study […]
Smart Meter National Programme
Context: Kerala’s move towards an alternate model for the rollout of smart electricity meters, effectively jettisoning the Centre’s Rs 3 lakh crore smart meters project, comes as a spanner in the works for the Union Government scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is a Smart Meter? About Smart […]
Understanding what The Right to Equality Promises
Context: The regulations of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, were recently officially implemented. This legislation is currently under scrutiny in the Supreme Court, with claims that it breaches Article 14 of the Constitution. This presents a significant moment for the Court to potentially redefine not only the citizenship law but also its approach to assessing alleged […]
Launch of Digital Criminal Case Management System
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs has taken a significant step forward in bolstering India’s capabilities against terrorism and organized crime. In New Delhi, they inaugurated a digital Criminal Case Management System (CCMS) developed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This system aims to streamline and enhance the management of criminal cases. Alongside the CCMS, […]