Business Ties with Proximity to Lakshadweep
Context: As Lakshadweep, with its proximity to international shipping routes, emerges as a potential logistics hub, Mangaluru, its neighboring city, is strategically planning to enhance historic business connections. The move aims to capitalize on the geographical advantage and foster strengthened economic ties between the two regions. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of […]
Skill Development: Key to India’s Shifting Job Market
Context: In today’s swiftly changing job market, the development of skills takes on significant importance. The job landscape is in a constant state of flux due to technological advancements, economic shifts, and changing client preferences. To thrive in this dynamic environment, individuals must be adaptable and cultivate new abilities. Relevance: GS-2 GS-3 Mains Question: Skill-based […]
Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative Overview
Context: Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has unveiled the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative Overview Proof of Concept (PoC): Aim and Objectives: Digital Twin Technology: Technological Integration: Vision 2047:
Bharat Ratna Awardees – Diverse Contributions
Context: India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, is poised to be bestowed upon five distinguished individuals for their outstanding contributions to politics, governance, and agriculture. The recipients, including Karpoori Thakur, Mankombu Sambasivan (MS) Swaminathan, Pamulaparthi Venkata (P. V.) Narasimha Rao, Lal Krishna Advani, and Chaudhary Charan Singh, have left indelible marks in their respective […]
The Verdict on Electoral Bonds
Context: Donations of substantial value made anonymously can erode the foundations of electoral democracy and governance by fostering a culture of quid pro quo between donors and recipients. The Supreme Court of India, in invalidating the Electoral Bond Scheme (EBS), where individuals could purchase electoral bonds for political parties, has acknowledged this issue, and declared the […]
One Nation, One Student ID Initiative
Context: Recently, the National Conference on APAAR: One Nation One Student ID Card was held in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is APAAR ID? APAAR ID is envisioned as a special identification system designed for all students across India, starting from their early years. Purpose of APAAR ID: […]
Can Simultaneous Election Aid Growth?
Context: A report titled ‘Macroeconomic Impact of Harmonizing Electoral Cycles’ was recently presented to the High-Level Committee on ‘One Nation One Election’ chaired by Ram Nath Kovind. Relevance: GS2- Government Policies And Intervention Dimensions of the Article: Details: About ‘one-nation, one- election’ Historical background of ‘one-nation, one- election’ Merits of ‘one-nation, one- election’ Demerits of […]
Comprehensive Review of the Epidemic Diseases Act
Focus: GS-II Governance, GS-III Disaster Management, Prelims Why in News? The 22nd Law Commission of India has submitted its Report titled “A Comprehensive Review of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897″ to the Government of India. Details: Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 Section 2 of Epidemic Diseases Act 2. Power to take special measures and prescribe regulations […]
About A PM-SVANidhi Scheme
Context: As per the recent study that evaluated the impact of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), it was found that the scheme boosted annual income of street vendors by Rs 23,000. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and interventions Dimensions of the Article: Details: PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) The eligible […]
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana
Context: The Governemnt has recently approved the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana, a sub scheme of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada. Relevance: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana: About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana It has two components The areas expected to be covered […]