The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS)
Context: Amid rising international concerns on deforestation and illicit trade in timber, the Government of India has launched its own national forest certification scheme – The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS). Relevance: GS II: government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS): IFWCS aims to provide certification for […]
The Telecommunications Bill 2023
Context: The nearing enactment of the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, brings the Union government closer to its longstanding goal of consolidating regulations for wireless networks and Internet service providers. Relevance: GS- 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS- 3 Mains Question: With reference to the recent Telecommunications Bill, 2023, discuss how it aims to regulate the telecom […]
National Geoscience Data Repository Portal
Context: The Union Ministry of Mines is to launch the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal on 19th December 2023 in a ceremony in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: National Geoscience Data Repository Portal: Geological Survey of India (GSI):
What are e-Cigarettes?
Context: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to treat e-cigarettes similarly to tobacco and ban all flavors, threatening cigarette companies’ bets on smoking alternatives. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What are e-Cigarettes? Concerns Raised by WHO Regarding e-Cigarettes Recruitment and Trapping of Youth Alarming Trends in Specific Regions Health Risks […]
Logistics Ease Across Different States 2023 Report
Context: As many as 11 States and two UTs have been named as ‘Achievers’ in the LEADS [Logistics Ease Across Different States] 2023 report released by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Aricle: Logistics Market in India: Need for a Holistic Logistics Policy […]
About Bharat NCAP
Context: The first round of crash testing of the cars under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) has been successfully completed recently. Relevance: GS II- Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Bharat NCAP Feature: Significance -Source: Times of India
New Post Office Bill 2023
Context: The Post Office Bill, 2023, recently passed in the Rajya Sabha, is now under consideration in the Lok Sabha. The bill aims to repeal the long-standing Indian Post Office Act of 1898. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: New Post Office Bill (2023): Need for Legislative Update: Interception Powers […]
Safeguarding Unorganised Labour and Migrant Workers’ Children
Context: The Ministry of Labour & Employment outlines measures and welfare facilities for unorganised labour and migrant workers’ children in a response to the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Initiatives for Unorganised Labour: Life and Disability Cover: Health and Maternity Benefits: Old Age Protection: Welfare Facilities for […]
Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023
Context: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report titled-The Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023, revealing critical findings and insights regarding road traffic fatalities and safety across the globe. Relevance: GS: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Road Traffic Deaths Report Global Trends (2010-2021): Countries Achieving Significant Reductions: Regional […]
Vocational Exposure is the Key to Employability
Context: India’s economic growth, amid a globally imbalanced economy, has sparked optimism. The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 underscores the significance of empowering the youth with skills from an early age, positioning them as essential contributors to a developmental revolution. Relevance: GS-2 GS-3 Mains Question: Vocational Exposure will empower the youth to be job-ready, fostering innovation and […]