About Mission Karmayogi
Focus: GS-II Social Justice, Governance Why in News? Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology said that “Mission Karmayogi”, launched by Prime Minister, had institutionalised the process of capacity building, particularly for the benefit of civil servants, with the aim to shape the Century India of 2047. About Mission Karmayogi – National Program […]
India’s SDG Pledge and Strategy
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Mains Question How far along is India in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals? Talk about India’s inconsistent performance on SDG indicators and the lessons that could be drawn from its mobilisation for COVID-19 in […]
About The Padma Awards 2024
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in News? Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2024 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2024 have opened on 1st May 2023. The Padma Awards Is it a title? Bharat Ratna Therefore:
100th Episode Of Mann Ki Baat
Context: The Prime Minister of India addressed the 100th episode of his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives), Prelims bits About Mann Ki Baat: -Source: The Hindu
About The National Pension System
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? As informed by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the number of beneficiaries above the age of 60 years, under the National Pension System (NPS) is 5,67,116. About National Pension System The other eligibility criteria for opening an NPS account: NPS Benefits About PFRDA
About One Rank One pension
Context: Recently, The Defence Ministry came under fire from the Supreme Court for tweaking a judicial order to pay the entire arrears under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme by March 15. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About One rank, one pension Earlier Pension Mechanism: Issues with OROP […]
What is the Agnipath Scheme?
Context: Recently, The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Agnipath scheme launched by the Union government for recruitment in the armed forces. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is the Agnipath scheme? What is the eligibility criteria? What happens after selection? When will the recruitment actually begin? […]
Aadhaar-Voter ID linkage
Context: Over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters have linked their Aadhaar to their voter IDs, the Election Commission (EC) disclosed in a Right to Information. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Is the linking of Aadhaar with one’s Voter ID mandatory? Why does the government want this? Why is […]
Grievances Appellate Committees
Context: The Centre has notified the formation of three grievance appellate committees that will address users’ complaints against social media and other internet-based platforms, including being empowered to oversee and revoke content moderation-related decisions taken by these platforms. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Composition of Three Grievances Appellate Committees […]
What is e-NAM?
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in news? e-NAM, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has won the Platinum Award in the Digital Empowerment of Citizens Category in Digital India Awards 2022 held in New Delhi e-NAM Benefits of e-NAM Digital India Awards