About The Universal Basic Income
Context: Recently, the positive outcome Universal Basic Income (UBI), can have on individuals and families has been highlighted through the WorkFREE pilot project, started in 2022 in Telangana. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Universal Basic Income (UBI): Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a social welfare proposal that entails providing all […]
3rd International Convention on Sustainable Trade and Standards (ICSTS)
Context: The Quality Council of India (QCI), an autonomous organization of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry hosted the 3rd International Convention on Sustainable Trade and Standards (ICSTS) in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Inerventions Dimensions of the Article: Event Organization and Purpose: Key Highlights: Quality Council […]
Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023
Context: The Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023, published by the Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, a non-profit institution, highlights the challenges and constraints faced by the Local Governments in Indian Cities. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the ASICS Report The ASICS Report on the state of urban […]
One Nation One Registration Platform
Contex: The National Medical Commission (NMC) is all set to launch its “one nation, one registration platform” for doctors across India. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: One Nation, One Registration Platform: Objectives and Features: About National Medical Commission (NMC): Composition: Autonomous Boards: Reforms and Objectives: Functions and Responsibilities: -Source: […]
Centre to Deploy National Level Monitors for Supervising Livestock Schemes
Context: The Centre has decided to deploy National Level Monitors (NLM) to oversee the implementation of its livestock schemes including National Livestock Mission and Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: National Livestock Mission (NLM) Inception and Realignment Objective Aims Implementing Agency Centre to Deploy National Level Monitors […]
Parenthood and Surrogacy: Ethical and Societal Issues
Context: The societal implications of surrogacy are highly intricate and demand serious attention. The recent Supreme Court ruling, which overturned the ban on using donor gametes for women affected by Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome, has elicited joy from the affected couples, but it is poised to have profound and widespread repercussions in our society. Relevance: […]
5T Initiative Overviews
Context: The 5T initiative in Odisha is a governance model that stands for Teamwork, Transparency, Technology, Time, and Transformation, launched with the aim of improving governance and ensuring efficient delivery of public services. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: 5T Initiative Overview: Teamwork: Transparency: Technology: Time: Transformation: Achievements of the 5T […]
About the Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Context: After nearly a decade of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, it has become evident that the scheme, initially aimed at enhancing the quality of various indigenous cattle breeds, has primarily focused on promoting a single breed, the Gir cow, throughout the country. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About the […]
About Atal Bhujal Yojana
Context: Recently, the 5th meeting of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) of Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) was held to review the overall progress of the scheme. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Atal Bhujal Yojana: Significance of the scheme Aims of the scheme: Implementation of the scheme:
Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project
Context: Recently, the government of India approved the inclusion of the Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project: Key Facts about Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY): Launched in the fiscal year […]