PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi
Context: PM SVANidhi benefits over 57 lakh street vendors across country. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and interventions Dimensions of the Article: PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) The eligible vendors are identified as per following criteria: PM SVANidhi and SIDBI Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
About The PM Vishwakarma Scheme
Context: An awareness programme on PM Vishwakarma scheme was organized by MSME-Development Office, Karnal, Government of India in Sonipat ,Haryana. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Inerventions Dimensions of the Article: PM Vishwakarma Scheme Key Details Eligibility and Coverage Benefits Offered by PM Vishwakarma Scheme Registration and Recognition Skill Upgradation Toolkit Incentive Collateral-Free Credit Support […]
Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023
Context: Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, repealing the colonial era law of the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867. The Bill has already been passed by Rajya Sabha in August 2023. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Features of Press and Registration of Periodicals […]
About The Mission Karmayogi
Context: Recently, on the occasion of Good Governance Day the Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions launched the Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi, at a function in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-II Social Justice, Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Mission Karmayogi – National Program for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) The Framework of […]
Sand Mining: Overview and Sources in India
Context: Recently, Bihar police arrested sand smugglers in a major crackdown against illegal sand mining. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Sand Mining: Overview and Sources in India Definition: Sand mining involves the extraction of primary natural sand and sand resources, including mineral sands and aggregates, from various natural environments such as […]
About The Paat Mitro
Context: The Ministry of Textiles recently launched the “Paat-Mitro” mobile application to provide important information about MSP and agronomy to jute farmers. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Paat Mitro: Empowering Jute Farmers through Technology Key Features: Technology Integration: Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI): Key Facts Mission and Role: […]
About Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Context: The Centre has initiated a survey and registration process to identify eligible beneficiaries for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) within 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This effort aims to ensure housing support for marginalized and vulnerable tribal communities under the PMAY-G scheme. Relevance: GS II : Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of […]
About PM-AJAY Scheme
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment informed the Rajya Sabha about the PM-AJAY scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions PM-AJAY Scheme: Empowering Scheduled Castes for Holistic Development Scheme Overview: Merged Schemes: Objectives: Eligibility Criteria: Implementation Components (Since 2021-22): Implementation Period: Overall Goal:
Places of Worship Act 1991 Must Be Reviewed
Context: The recent approval by the Allahabad High Court for a survey of the Shahi Eidgah in Mathura has reignited a longstanding debate on the Places of Worship Act of 1991. Similar disputes, reminiscent of the Varanasi Gyanvapi case, have emerged in different parts of the country. Relevance: GS-2 Mains Question: The Places of Worship Act, as a […]
Revised Criminal Law Bills
Context: In the current parliamentary session, more than 140 members were absent when the three Bills, replacing India’s criminal laws, were passed. Creating laws without a significant presence of Opposition members reflects poorly on the legislative process. Many concerns related to the bills could not be addressed in Parliament due to the absence of a significant number […]