Fair Wages at the End of Service Delivery
Context: The recent agreement with Anganwadi workers and helpers, resolving their strike in Andhra Pradesh, marked a delayed acknowledgment of their role in maintaining the continuum of care. Disregarding the significance of the final stage in service delivery has proven to be a grave error. Especially for the government, it is crucial not to overlook […]
Research Environment in India
Context: The initial batch of fellows for the Vaibhav fellowship program has been announced by the government. The Vaibhav (VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik) initiative is notable for its unique premise. It is expected to facilitate a genuine exchange of knowledge, innovation, and work culture. The optimistic outlook extends to the potential scenario where non-resident Indian scientists may contemplate a […]
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act FCRA
Context: The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA) registration of two prominent NGOs — Centre for Policy Research (CPR) and World Vision India (WVI) have been cancelled this month. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental Organisations -NGOs), GS-III: Indian Economy (External Sector, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
Providing Clean Water to All
Context: In the mountainous village of Kyarkuli Bhatta in Uttarakhand, there is no longer a trend of mass migration. The tribal settlement of Kusumdih in Jharkhand has witnessed a decline in conflicts between humans and animals. Additionally, in Chandpur village, Maharashtra, elaborate wedding celebrations have resumed. This positive transformation is attributed to the availability of tap […]
The Need to Overhaul a Semiconductor Scheme
Context: The imminent mid-term assessment of the Semiconductor Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme prompts a crucial moment for reflection. Despite its initial announcement, the DLI scheme has granted approval to only seven start-ups, significantly falling short of its ambitious target of supporting 100 start-ups over a five-year period. This impact evaluation offers policymakers a valuable opportunity to […]
The Truth About India’s Booming Toy Exports
Context: India’s toy industry, though small in scale, has been a significant topic in policy discussions spanning the era of the “permit license raj” to the current ‘Make in India’ initiative. According to a recent official press release, between 2014-15 and 2022-23, toy exports surged by 239%, while imports saw a decline of 52%, transforming India […]
Curbs on Financing of Civil Society Bodies
Context: In less than a year after suspending the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) license of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), the Government of India has now revoked its FCRA license. The rationale behind this action—associating CPR’s publications with current affairs programming, which is prohibited for an entity using FCRA funds—seems absurd. Relevance: GS2- Mains […]
Holding of simultaneous elections in the country
Focus: GS2- Government Policies And Intervention Why in News? The High-Level Committee constituted by the Government under the Chairmanship of Shri Ram Nath Kovind former President of India to examine the issue relating to holding of simultaneous elections in the country and make recommendations thereon held its third meeting in New Delhi recently. Simultaneous elections: The […]
One Vehicle One FASTag Initiative
Context: Recently, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ Initiative: Key Points about FASTag: -Source: The Hindu
e-SAKSHI Application Overview
Context: Recently, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: e-SAKSHI Application Overview: Key Benefits: MPLAD Scheme: MPLADS is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme which was launched in 1993-94. The Scheme enables the Members […]