Bills To Modify SC/ST List In Odisha and AP
Context: Recently, the Rajya Sabha passed two bills, which seek to modify the list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Relevance: GS Paper – 2: Constitutional Bodies, Issues Related to SCs & STs Dimensions of the Article: Inclusion of PVT groups in ST list: Scheduled Tribes in […]
Rural India Deserves Better Schooling
Context: The recent release of the ‘Annual Status of Education Report’ (ASER) by the NGO Pratham has once again captured the attention of those concerned with education and India’s journey toward becoming a knowledge society. Relevance: GS2- Education Mains Question: The recently released Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) suggests that despite the Government’s support, the urgency for […]
About National Girl Child Day 2024
Focus: GS II- Vulnerable sections. Why in News? Nation Celebrates National Girl Child Day every year on 24th of January. About National Girl Child Day: Objective: Aim:
Scheme for Residential Education For Students in High schools in Targeted Areas
Context: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently issued instructions for Residential Private Schools interested in joining SHRESHTA Scheme Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes About SHRESHTA The government has approved a new scheme named SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) for the purpose of providing seats for the meritorious […]
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023
Context: According to the ASER 2023, nearly 43% of children in the 14-18 age group cannot read sentences in English, while among their rural counterparts, 25% struggle to read a Class 2 level text in their respective regional language. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023 Overview: Background: Survey […]
The Fading Role of Universities in Society
Context: The directive from the University Grants Commission (UGC) instructing universities and colleges across the country to display the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao logo on their premises is viewed as another effort to limit academic freedom, already under threat. Previously, institutions were directed to engage in activities such as raising awareness about G-20 meetings and participating in […]
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Context: The insured gross cropped area of non-loanee farmers under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has reached a new high. This indicates growing acceptance of the Centre’s crop insurance scheme. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Objectives Beneficiaries: All farmers growing notified crops in a […]
Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund(PMNRF)
Context: An acid attack survivor has approached the Delhi High Court seeking additional compensation from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), highlighting delays and challenges in accessing the grant. Relevance: GS II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable Sections Dimensions of the Article: About Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund(PMNRF) Difference between PMCARES and PMNRF in the below table;- PMNRF (Prime Minister […]
About SHRESHTA Scheme
Context: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment recently highlighted the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA). Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes About SHRESHTA The government has approved a new scheme named SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas) for the purpose of providing seats […]
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
Context: Women participation in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was the highest in 10 financial years. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Health and Poverty related issues, Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of Government Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment […]