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
India Requires A Mindset Shift To Improve Road Safety
Context Relevance GS Paper-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors. GS Paper-3: Infrastructure financing and Capital markets, role of financing institutions. Mains Question The increased cases of road accidents in India call for a dire action plan of addressing road safety issues and accountability fixing at every level. Discuss (250 words) A Quick Look […]
Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act
Context: Recently, The Bill to amend the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002, was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What are multi-State cooperatives? Importance of Cooperative Banks The cooperative banking system has to play a critical role in promoting rural finance and is especially […]