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FCRA Nod for MoC Restored
08, Jan 2022 | policies
Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently restored the FCRA registration of Missionaries of Charity (MoC), the Catholic religious congregation set up…
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Use Drones more Effectively, says Civil Aviation Ministry
08, Jan 2022 | Governance
Why in News? In a nationwide programme to take the third eye to the sky, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has called for more…
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Constitutional Validity of Dam Safety Act challenged in HC
05, Jan 2022 | Governance
Why in News? Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Lok Sabha member S. Ramalingam, representing Mayiladuthurai constituency in Tamil Nadu, has moved the Madras High Court challenging…
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FUGITIVE ECONOMIC OFFENDERS AND THEIR EXTRADITION
15, May 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The UK High Court rejected a plea of Fugitive Economic Offender Vijay Mallya to move the Supreme Court against the dismissal of…
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GUIDE TO DETECT FAKE NEWS
13, May 2020 | E-Governance
Why in News? The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD), a think-tank under the Union Home Ministry has published guidelines to aid law enforcement…
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INTER-STATE MIGRANT WORKMEN ACT, 1979
13, May 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The unprecedented distress and misery faced by migrant workers due to the current lockdown has drawn attention to a beneficial legislation dedicated…
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DATA RELATED TO BIRTH RATE AND DEATH RATE
11, May 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Recently, the Registrar General of India released data related to birth rate, death rate and infant mortality rate in its Sample Registration…
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MODIFICATIONS IN PMRF SCHEME
11, May 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Human Resource Development has announced amendments in the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship Scheme. Highlights: After the amendments, for the…
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EPIDEMIC DISEASE ACT, 1897
07, May 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Recently, the Union Government Directed States and Union Territories to invoke the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 to Fight the Covid-19 outbreak. Background…
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ISSUE OF RENT CONTROL DURING COVID-19
07, May 2020 | Governance
Why in News? With the social and economic impacts of the current pandemic and associated lockdown, there is a clarion call made to landlords by…
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‘LOST AT HOME’ REPORT BY UNICEF
07, May 2020 | Governance
Why in News? More than Five Million People were internally displaced in India due to Natural Disasters, Conflict and Violence in 2019, constituting the highest…
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LABOUR INTENSIVE PROGRAMMES TO RESTORE THE RURAL ECONOMY
06, May 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Jharkhand government has recently launched three labour intensive programmes to restore the rural economy. The schemes have been launched seeing the…
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MPLADS
05, May 2020 | Governance
Why in News? All Opposition parties have been unanimous in their criticism of the government’s recent move to suspend the Members of Parliament Local Area…
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FINAL DRAFT OF NEW EDUCATION POLICY
05, May 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The final draft of the New Education Policy (NEP) is said to be silent on student participation in decision-making bodies, committees, and…
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ONE NATION – ONE RATION CARD SCHEME
04, May 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Five more States Bihar, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Daman and Diu have been integrated with the ‘one nation, one ration…
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OPPOSITION RISES TO PERMANENT BRU SETTLEMENT IN TRIPURA
04, May 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? In the middle of the Covid-19 lockdown, two community-specific groups have renewed their opposition to the permanent settlement of Bru refugees from…
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INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRES AUTHORITY
01, May 2020 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Recently, the central government has established International Financial Services Centres Authority to regulate all financial services in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs)…
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“TRENDS IN WORLD MILITARY EXPENDITURE” REPORT: SIPRI
28, Apr 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? ‘Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019’ was recently released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). According to the report, the…
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ASSAM’S BTAD MAY FACE GOVERNOR’S RULE
27, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The COVID-19 pandemic may earn Governor’s rule for the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) in Assam. About BTAD: BTAD includes four districts…
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SCALING UP WORKS UNDER MGNREGS, PMAY-G, PMGSY, NRLM
27, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister for Rural Development held a Video Conference with Rural Development Ministers and concerned officers of States and Union…
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CONVERSION OF SURPLUS RICE TO ETHANOL
25, Apr 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Recently, the Central government has allowed the conversion of surplus rice to ethanol. Key Points: Ethanol produced from the excess rice will…
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PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CODE BILL, 2019
25, Apr 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Recently, the Parliamentary Committee on Labour submitted its report on the Industrial Relations Code, 2019. About the News: The Committee in its…
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THE EPIDEMIC DISEASES (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE, 2020
23, Apr 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Central government has promulgated an Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 to make attacks on doctors and healthcare workers…
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WORLD PRESS FREEDOM INDEX, 2020
23, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? India has dropped two places on a global press freedom index to be ranked 142nd out of 180 countries in the annual…
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SWOT ANALYSIS OF IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON EDUCATION
21, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? With the pandemic forcing everyone to seriously consider e-learning tools and resources, now is a good time to assess its strengths and…
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CRISIS OF BLOOD SHORTAGE AMID LOCKDOWN
21, Apr 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Due to Covid-19 lockdown hospitals across India are facing acute shortage of blood and have started contacting Individual Blood Donors to meet…
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DRAFT ELECTRICITY ACT (AMENDMENT) BILL 2020
20, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? For further development of the power sector, the Ministry of Power has issued a draft proposal for amendment of Electricity Act, 2003…
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RENTAL WAIVERS TO STPI UNITS
18, Apr 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently decided to provide rental waiver to small Information Technology (IT) units operating out…
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COVID-19 CAN HELP DEAL WITH THE SILENT TUBERCULOSIS CRISIS
17, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? According to a WHO Information Note — ‘Tuberculosis and COVID-19’, there is a need to maintain TB services during effective response to…
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ROLE OF CIVIL DEFENCE VOLUNTEERS IN THE PANDEMIC
17, Apr 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? More than 50,000 Civil Defence volunteers are working at the grassroots level in various roles and capacities to assist the local administration…
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PPE FOR SANITATION WORKERS
16, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) has issued advisory to municipalities, panchayats urging them to ensure that all sanitation…
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ROBUST DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE ENABLING PROMPT TRANSFER OF CASH PAYMENT
16, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? A digital pipeline has been laid to provide the necessary backbone for DBT flows, adoption of social security/pension schemes, etc. under the…
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CM FUND CONTRIBUTIONS TO NOT QUALIFY AS CSR SPEND
14, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Commerce has clarified that the contributions to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund or the State relief fund will not…
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ROLE OF ARMED FORCES IN CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK BATTLE
11, Apr 2020 | Governance
Context: Army has moved in to take over the COVID-19 quarantine facility at Narela in Delhi. This has brought into focus the role of army…
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PCPNDT ACT
11, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has clarified that it has not suspended the PC&PNDT Act, which prohibits sex selection before or…
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PROBLEMS IN VILLAGES AMID COVID-19 OUTBREAK
10, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? With the influx of thousands of migrant labourers into their villages, the houses in villages, which are often one or two-room dwellings…
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SMART CITY MISSIONS INTEGRATED DATA DASHBOARD
08, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Smart Cities of Pune, Surat, Bengaluru and Tumakuru are using the integrated data dashboards, to provide up-to-date information about the status of…
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INDIAN MIGRANTS ACROSS INDIA
07, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The exodus of migrant workers from the cities following the announcement of the 21-day lockdown threw the spotlight on the vast number…
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EMPOWERED GROUP (NUMBER 6)
06, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Empowered Group (number 6) constituted to address the issues pertaining to identification of problems, effective solutions and formulation of plans. International Organisations:…
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NATIONAL SECURITY ACT, 1980
06, Apr 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Uttar Pradesh government has said that six persons associated with the Tablighi Jamaat who has been accused of misbehaving with women…
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CENTRE PLANS CLASSES IN DISTANCE MODE
04, Apr 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Since many schools have been shut since early March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the countrywide lockdown, the Centre is…
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CENTRE DEFINES J&K DOMICILE RULES
03, Apr 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Centre redefines Jammu and Kashmir domicile rules opening up various categories of jobs in the region to people from across the country.…
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MEDICAL DEVICES NOTIFIED AS DRUGS FROM 1ST APRIL
02, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The government’s regulation to classify all Medical Devices as Drugs for the prime purpose of quality control and price monitoring. Highlights: The…
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NORMS RELAXED UNDER MPLAD SCHEME
02, Apr 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Union government has recently given few exemptions under the MPLADS scheme, owing to the recent COVID-19 Pandemic. About the Exemptions: The government…
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DRDO TO DEVELOP ‘MULTI-PATIENT VENTILATORS’ FOR CRITICAL COVID-19 PATIENTS
31, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Health Ministry has asked the public sector unit to make about 10,000 ventilators. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a PSU under the…
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CANTONMENT BOARDS GEAR UP TO COVID-19 CHALLENGE
30, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Sixty-two Cantonment Boards spread over 19 States/Union Territories, across the country, with a population of approx. 21 lakh (including military and civil)…
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“OPERATION NAMASTE” OF INDIAN ARMY
28, Mar 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Indian Army has launched its anti-COVID-19 campaign code-named as “Operation Namaste” in order to help the government in its fight against…
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MPLADS FUNDS MAY BE UTILIZED FOR COVID-19
27, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation issued a circular granting one-time dispensation for utilizing funds under the Members of Parliament Local Area…
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DIGITAL INITIATIVES TO FIGHT CORONAVIRUS
27, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Recently Indian government has initiated few digital initiatives in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. This is how technology comes as a saviour…
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COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: A LONG ROAD
26, Mar 2020 | Governance
Context: While the nations around the globe are fighting against the deadly virus, India’s fight against the COVID-19 outbreak has been unique. Prime Minister Narendra…
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ECONOMIC RELIEF MEASURES TO TACKLE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
25, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Finance Ministry has announced several measures aimed at alleviating the growing economic stress in the country in the wake of the disruption…
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AIRCRAFT AMENDMENT BILL, 2020
25, Mar 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News: The Lok Sabha has recently passed the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 which seeks to amend the Aircraft Act, 1934. Highlights It will…
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LARGE-SCALE ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING IN INDIA
24, Mar 2020 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? In a bid to boost large-scale electronics manufacturing in India, the Union Cabinet approved three schemes, including a production-linked incentive scheme, with…
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COVID-19 AND WORK FROM HOME IN INDIA
23, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The rising wave of the COVID-19 outbreak in India has forced the corporate world in the country to opt for ‘work from…
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SETTING UP OF NATIONAL TECHNICAL TEXTILE MISSION
23, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The government has approved the proposal for creation of National Technical Textiles Mission for a period of 4 years with an outlay…
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REVIVAL OF KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES
23, Mar 2020 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), has been implementing Khadi Reform and…
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SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME OF THE AYUSHMAN BHARAT
21, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) informed the Rajya Sabha about the implementation of School Health Programme (SHP). About the…
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SUPREME COURT DISMISSES PLEAS AGAINST POST-BASED RESERVATION IN KARNATAKA
21, Mar 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Supreme Court has rejected a bunch of pleas seeking exclusion of creamy layer or better-off individuals among Scheduled Castes (SC) and…
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NEW DEFINITIONS FOR MSMES
21, Mar 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Union Minister for MSMEs informed the Rajya Sabha that the government would come out with a new definition of MSMEs. What are…
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DRAFT DEFENCE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE (DPP), 2020
21, Mar 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Defence Minister recently released Draft Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP), 2020 which will come into effect from April 1, 2020. What is Defence…
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FORMULATION OF SCHEME FOR REHABILITATION OF BEGGARS
21, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has proposed to restructure and formulate a scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Beggars Highlights: It…
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CONTACT TRACING
20, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Contact tracing is the process of identifying, assessing, and managing people who have been exposed to a disease to Prevent Transmission. ICMR…
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ODF+ and ODF++
19, Mar 2020 | G3 – Policies
Context: Recently, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban Development has tabled its report on the performance of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) in Lok Sabha.…
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USING CALL DATA IS TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND NOT FOR SURVEILLANCE
19, Mar 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Bulk call data records (CDR) being sought by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), was only being collected to analyse and improve the…
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RASHTRIYA KISHORE SWASTHYA KARYAKRAM
19, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Promoting health and prevention of disease and risk factors is an important aspect of the Rashtriya Kishore Swasthya Karyakram under the National…
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EKLAVYA MODEL SCHOOLS
18, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The scheme of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) is a Government of India scheme for model residential school for Indian tribals (ST,…
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20-YEAR WINDOW FOR TELCOS TO CLEAR DUES
18, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Central government has urged the Supreme Court to give the telecom companies a 20-year window to pay the remaining amount of…
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CENTRAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITIES BILL, 2019
18, Mar 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Recently, a Bill to grant the status of Central universities to three deemed Sanskrit universities were passed by the Rajya Sabha. About…
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CENTRE WITHDRAWS EX-GRATIA NOTIFICATION ON COVID-19
17, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Hours after it issued a notification that an ex-gratia of ₹4 lakhs will be paid to the families of those who die…
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UNNAT BHARAT ABHIYAN
17, Mar 2020 | Schemes
Why in News? Ministry for Human Resource Development (MHRD) has submitted the information related to the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) recently. Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA):…
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BIRD FLU – AVIAN INFLUENZA
16, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The suspected cases of avian influenza (bird flu) are being reported from various parts of the Kerala. Mitigatory Measures: Special squads had…
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EPIDEMIC DISEASES ACT
13, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The cabinet secretary has recently announced that all states and Union Territories should invoke provisions of Section 2 of the Epidemic Diseases…
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COMMERCIAL CORD BLOOD BANKING
12, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Poona Citizen Doctor Forum (PCDF), a body that aims to rebuild trust among citizens and doctors, and promote ethical rational medical practice,…
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GOVERNMENT PLANS TO LAUNCH MAHUA-BASED ALCOHOLIC DRINK
11, Mar 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The central government is set to launch a Mahua-based alcoholic beverage ‘Mahua Nutribeverage’ in the market for the first time. The beverage…
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HINDU ADOPTION NOT VALID WITHOUT CONSENT FROM WIFE, SAYS SC
11, Mar 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Supreme Court has recently held that the Hindu adoption is not valid unless the man takes prior consent from his wife…
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CATALOGUING THE GENETIC VARIATION IN INDIANS’ PROJECT
11, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Genome India:‘Cataloguing the Genetic Variation in Indians’ project has been sanctioned by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) on January 16, 2020 for a…
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AYURVEDIC CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES
10, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of AYUSH has developed National Ayurveda Morbidity Codes (NAMC), a comprehensive classification of diseases described in Ayurveda as well as…
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOMEN IN POLICE AND CAPFS
10, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Union Minister for Women and Child Development has recently inaugurated the “National Conference on Women in Police and Central Armed Police Forces…
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DEPOPULATION IN BORDER AREAS OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH
09, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Arunachal Pradesh government has sought pilot development projects to stop people living along its international borders, specifically with China, from migrating…
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CABINET APPROVES COMPANIES (SECOND AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
07, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Companies (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 to amend the…
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QS WORLD UNIVERSITY SUBJECT RANKINGS 2020
06, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Subject Rankings 2020 has been released recently by Quacquarelli Symonds (London). Quacquarelli Symonds is the world’s…
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PRIME MINISTER’S EMPLOYMENT GENERATION PROGRAMME
04, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? A Meeting was held recently to review some of the key schemes of Ministry of Micro, Small and medium Enterprises (MSME) which…
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INNER LINE PERMIT
03, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The demand by Tribal organisations of Meghalaya for ILP system to restrict the entry of outsiders into the State has turned into…
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ZONAL COUNCILS
02, Mar 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 24thmeeting of the Eastern Zonal Council, comprising States of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West…
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POLICE AND PUBLIC ORDER IN NCT DELHI
28, Feb 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Delhi High Court has issued a series of directions to the Delhi police, the State government and other agencies for providing…
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WAYS TO MEASURE POVERTY IN INDIA
27, Feb 2020 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? President Donald Trump praised India for having lifted over 270 million people out of poverty in a single decade, and said that…
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CAUVERY WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (CWMA)
27, Feb 2020 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Recently, the CWMA dropped the discussion on Karnataka’s application due to the strong objection made by Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. What is…
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CABINET APPROVES BILL TO REGULATE SURROGACY
27, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet recently approved the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020, allowing a “willing” woman to be a surrogate mother. It also proposed…
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H1N1 INFECTION OF SUPREME COURT JUDGES
26, Feb 2020 | Judiciary
Why in News? Five judges of the Supreme Court of India have been affected by Swine Flu which is caused by the H1N1 virus. Highlights:…
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NOT FAIR, JUST OR REASONABLE
26, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Numerous political leaders and activists have been arrested in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the name of Public safety. Here…
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1 YEAR OF PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI (PM-KISAN) SCHEME
26, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare observed the 1st anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme on 24th…
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HAPPINESS CLASSES
25, Feb 2020 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? On her upcoming visit to India next week along with US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump will visit a Delhi…
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TARDY PROGRESS IN FARM SCHEMES
25, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Recently, Finance Ministry has expressed its displeasure over the tardy progress made by banks in seeding all PM-KISAN beneficiaries with Kisan Credit…
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JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN) ACT, 2015
24, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Recently, a Group of Ministers (GoM) chaired by the Home Minister met to discuss proposed amendments to the Juvenile Justice (Care and…
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ONE IN THREE PAYMENTS FOR MATERNITY BENEFIT SCHEME CREDITED TO WRONG ACCOUNT
24, Feb 2020 | Schemes
Why in News? The progress report on Poshan Abhiyan released by Niti Aayog recently has flagged the failure of Aadhaar-based payments under Pradhan Mantri Matru…
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WORLDWIDE EDUCATING FOR THE FUTURE INDEX 2019
22, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? In the recently released “Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI) 2019” published by The Economist Intelligence Unit, India has been ranked…
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SHYAMA PRASAD MUKHERJI RURBAN MISSION
22, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? 4thanniversary of the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission was observed recently. It was launched from Kurubhat in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on 21st…
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THE MISSING PIECE IN INDIA’S DEFENCE JIGSAW PUZZLE
21, Feb 2020 | Governance
Despite being the 4thlargest spender on defence in the world, India does not have a defence white paper laying out a realistic framework for strategic…
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ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY REGULATION BILL 2020
20, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has recently approved the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill 2020. What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)? Assisted reproductive technology…
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PRIVATE MEMBER BILL PROPOSING TWO-CHILD NORM
20, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? A Private Member of our parliament has recently introduced a Constitution Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha which proposes incentives in taxation,…
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DEPORTATION LAWS IN INDIA
19, Feb 2020 | Governance
Context: British MP, Debbie Abrahams, who is also the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Kashmir, was denied entry into India as her e-visa…
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WOMEN TO GET PERMANENT COMMISSION IN INDIAN ARMED FORCES
18, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Supreme Court recently declared that Short Service Commission (SSC) women officers are eligible for permanent commission and command posts in the…
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TREATING A CHILD WITNESS
18, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Karnataka High Court, asking for guidelines to be issued to police regarding…
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MADHYA PRADESH GRAPPLES WITH SPIRALLING NEONATAL DEATHS
17, Feb 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? According to the National Health Mission (NHM), Madhya Pradesh has recorded the highest percentage of newborn deaths of 11.5% against the total…
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TWO CHILD NORMS DEBATE
15, Feb 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha member Anil Desai introduced a Private Member’s Bill in the Rajya Sabha. Highlights: The Bill proposes incentives in…
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NATIONAL LITERACY MISSION
15, Feb 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Adult Education is a Concurrent Subject with both Central and State Governments being required to contribute to its promotion and strengthening. At…
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NATIONAL SECURITY ACT (NSA), 1980
15, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Recently NSA has been invoked by Uttar Pradesh government to arrest persons for their inflammatory speeches. About National Security Act (NSA): The…
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PUBLISH CRIMINAL HISTORY OF ELECTION CANDIDATES, SAYS SC
14, Feb 2020 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Supreme Court recently ordered political parties to publish the entire criminal history of their candidates for Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.…
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PESTICIDES MANAGEMENT BILL, 2020
14, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Union Cabinet has recently approved “The Pesticides Management Bill, 2020”. Currently, the pesticide business is regulated by rules under the Insecticides Act…
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JAL JEEVAN MISSION
14, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Rajasthan has recently demanded higher central assistance for Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) from the Union Government to achieve the targets of the…
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EASE OF LIVING INDEX AND MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE INDEX 2019
13, Feb 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? To help assess the progress made in cities through various initiatives and empower them to use evidence to plan, implement & monitor…
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DEBATE AROUND UNIFORM CIVIL CODE (UCC)
12, Feb 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Recently the Supreme Court described Goa as a “shining example” with a Uniform Civil Code and observed that the founders of the…
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SPECIAL CATEGORY STATUS TO STATES
12, Feb 2020 | Institutional Reforms
Context: Andhra Pradesh has recently revived its demand for Special Category Status (SCS). What is Special Category Status (SCS)? There is no provision of SCS…
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UAE BANKS: INDIAN DEFAULTERS & RECOVERY
10, Feb 2020 | G3 – Policies
Context: Recently, the Union government issued a notification allowing the decrees of certain UAE courts in civil cases to be enforceable in India. At least…
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CURBING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
10, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? A parliamentary panel has recently recommended a code of conduct for Internet service providers (ISPs) and strengthening the National Commission for Protection of…
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RAJYA SABHA HOUSE PANEL SUGGESTS STEPS TO CURB CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
08, Feb 2020 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? A parliamentary panel has recommended a code of conduct for Internet service providers (ISPs) and strengthening the National Commission for Protection of…
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SURROGACY (REGULATION) BILL, 2019
06, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Rajya Sabha Select Committee on Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 recently recommended that a surrogate mother need not be a “close relative”.…
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ONLY 7 IN 100 ANGANWADI BENEFICIARIES ARE IN CITIES, REVEALS RTI
05, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? A recent RTI has revealed that for every 100 Anganwadi beneficiaries in the country, only seven are in urban areas. This is…
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FACIAL RECOGNITION FOR ELECTIONS
04, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Telangana’s State Election Commission (SEC) has decided to use facial recognition app for verification and real-time authentication of voters (pilot basis) in…
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FEMALE FOETICIDE:
04, Feb 2020 | G3 – Policies
Context: Recently, Punjab's Department of Health and Family Welfare became the first state to hire a detective agency to Check Female Foeticide. What is Female…
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THINKING BEYOND FARM SOPS
01, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The recent slowdown of the economy and other associated factors has made a devastating impact on the agriculture sector. So, this article…
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ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES ACT IS OUTDATED, MUST GO, SAYS ECONOMIC SURVEY
01, Feb 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The recent Economic Survey 2019-20 has found that the Centre’s imposition of stock limits in a bid to control the soaring prices…
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NOT A DROP TO WASTE
01, Feb 2020 | Governance
Context: India has become a food surplus country from a food deficient country, but led to the increased pressure on Groundwater Reserves. What does the…
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KARNATAKA ANTI-SUPERSTITION LAW
31, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? A controversial Anti-Superstition Law in Karnataka was formally notified by the Current Government. Provisions of the Earlier Drafts: The law, which was…
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CITIZEN-CENTRIC SERVICES OF NCRB
30, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Recently, the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB)has launched various police-related citizen-centric services on the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS)…
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CENTRE, ASSAM GOVT. SIGN ACCORD WITH BODO GROUPS
29, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? In a significant step to end violence, a tripartite agreement has been signed by the Bodo led by National Democratic Bodo Front,…
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BODOLAND DISPUTE
28, Jan 2020 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? A historic agreement between Government of India, Government of Assam and Bodo representatives to end the over 50-year old Bodo crisis was…
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FUNDS CRUNCH HITS MGNREGA EXECUTION
28, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The biggest employment generating Programme, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme has received a serious setback due to financial…
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ICDS PROGRAMME
27, Jan 2020 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Centre seeks to revamp the ICDS scheme in urban areas. For this NITI Aayog will develop draft policy, which will be circulated…
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ASPIRANTS WITH CRIMINAL PAST SHOULD NOT GET TICKETS
27, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Supreme Court has agreed to examine the recent proposition made by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to restrict political parties from…
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INDIA SLIPS TWO PLACES IN “GLOBAL CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX”
24, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Transparency International - a German based NGO has released its 2019 edition of “Global Corruption Perception Index”. About the Index: The CPI…
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EXAMINING SUB CATEGORIZATION OF OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES (OBCS)
23, Jan 2020 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Cabinet has approved the Extension of term of the commission constituted to examine the issue of Sub-categorization within other Backward Classes. About…
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“DEMOCRACY INDEX” OF THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT
23, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The latest edition of the “Democracy Index” was recently released by The Economist Intelligence Unit— the research and analysis division of The…
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SUPREME COURT QUESTIONS THE POWER OF DISQUALIFICATION HELD BY SPEAKER
23, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Supreme Court has recently held that disqualification petitions under the tenth schedule should be adjudicated by a body/mechanism outside the Parliament…
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NLU REPORT ON DEATH SENTENCE
20, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The fourth edition of ‘The Death Penalty in India: Annual Statistics’ was published by Project 39A of National Law University (NLU), Delhi…
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KERALA CHALLENGES CONSTITUTIONALITY OF CAA
18, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Kerala has become the first state to move the Supreme Court challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA, 2019). About Citizenship Amendment…
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MANDATORY GOLD HALLMARKING NORMS IN INDIA
18, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Department of Consumer Affairs has released the notification regarding mandatory hallmarking of Gold jewellery & artefacts in India. Gold Hallmarking is…
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SC TELLS GOVERNMENT TO REVIEW ORDERS CURBING BASIC RIGHTS IN J&K
13, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? Supreme Court has recently declared that the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression and the right to carry on trade…
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HOME MINISTRY ISSUES REVISED NORMS FOR DATA-LED PROBES
11, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued revised guidelines to streamline the process of seeking legal assistance from foreign countries in criminal…
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MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT
09, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The Election Commission of India on Monday announced the schedule for Delhi assembly elections. It would be a single-phase election for 70…
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TUSSLE OVER BELGAUM
06, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The rising tension along the Maharashtra- Karnataka border recently has brought back the border dispute over Belgaum into limelight again. The border…
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ALL INDIA JUDICIAL SERVICE, A PANACEA FOR ALL
06, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? NITI Aayog in its strategy document "Strategy for India@75", had proposed for the creation of AIJS to bring about the Judicial Reforms…
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IRDAI NORMS FOR STANDARD HEALTH COVER
04, Jan 2020 | Governance
Why in News? The IRDAI has recently issued guidelines on standard individual health insurance to offer a product that can take care of basic health…
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THE NEED FOR A SINGLE ENERGY MINISTRY
03, Jan 2020 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? There have been multiple proposals to the government to merge the various ministries that deals with energy sector. So, the existing scenario…
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NEED A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO ADDRESS CHILD MALNUTRITION
31, Dec 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? Though National Family Health Survey-4 (NFHS-4) shows an encouraging improvement in child nutrition, the world level rankings on child nutrition draws a…
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INDIA NEEDS A BOTTOM-UP GROWTH MODEL
31, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? There is a wide spread critique about India's growth model wherein it highlights that higher GDP growth rates in India has failed…
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30% OF POSHAN ABHIYAAN FUNDS USED
30, Dec 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? The State governments and the Union Territories utilised a mere 30% of the funds released under the Poshan Abhiyaan, or the National…
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PROTECTING MINORS/CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH LAW
30, Dec 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? In the backdrop of protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, a number of minor under the age of 18 have been…
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HIGHER EDUCATION – QUALITY MANDATE
30, Dec 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context: Human Resource Development Minister had launched five documents developed by University Grants Commission (UGC) covering the 5 verticals of Quality Mandate. Quality of Higher…
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THE DATA PROTECTION BILL ONLY WEAKENS USER RIGHTS
28, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 which is currently under parliamentary process for approval is criticised to be of heavily tilted towards…
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NPR – HOUSE-TO-HOUSE VERIFICATION PLANNED
27, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? According to an official manual on conducting the fresh NPR exercise, verifying the details of all respondents through house-to-house enumeration will start…
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GOOD GOVERNANCE INDEX
26, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions launched the ‘Good Governance Index’ on the occasion of ‘Good Governance…
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A DECISION WITHOUT FORETHOUGHT
25, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 has been causing ruckus, protests and violence all over the country. In such a scenario, the impact of…
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NATIONAL POPULATION REGISTER (NPR)
23, Dec 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? The Kerala Government has recently decided to put on hold to all proceedings for updating the National Population Register (NPR). About NPR:…
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MANUAL SCAVENGING LEFT 282 DEAD SINCE 2016: SAYS RAJYA SABHA
23, Dec 2019 | Governance
Context: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has responded to Rajya Sabha that there were 282 deaths cleaning sewers and septic tanks in the…
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DRAFT FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS (LABELLING AND DISPLAY) REGULATIONS, 2019
23, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Recently, a study conducted by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has shown that the total amount of salts, fat, trans-fat and…
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SECTION 144 OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE
21, Dec 2019 | Governance
Context: In the backdrop of invocation of section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)in many parts of the country amid protest, this article highlights that…
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CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT ACT, 2019: CENTRE – STATE RIGHTS
20, Dec 2019 | Governance
Context: Some of the opposition-ruled states have declared - they will not implement the changes in the Citizenship Act. Kerala, Punjab, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh…
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ONE NATION ONE RATION CARD SCHEME
20, Dec 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? The Centre has designed a standard format for ration cards as it moves ahead with ‘one nation, one ration card’ initiative and…
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REPORT ON “FUNCTIONING OF BORDER GUARDING FORCES”
18, Dec 2019 | Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Department Related Standing Committee on Home Affairs, currently chaired by Anand Sharma, has submitted a report on the action taken by…
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TECH TITANS UNDER WATCH
17, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? In the recent past a number of investigations have been initiated,against the tech giants Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple by the regulatory…
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TRAKEA SOFTWARE FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
16, Dec 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Haryana Police has adopted unique bar-coding software Trakea to ensure tamper-free Criminal Investigation. Highlights: As per the conventional practice all over the…
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PROGRAMMES TO CONTROL ANAEMIA AMONG WOMEN
16, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The anaemia control programme review indicated challenges in IFA supply chain management, demand generation and monitoring. Considering, the slow progress i.e. less…
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CENTRE IN TALKS WITH J&K, LADAKH ON SPECIAL STATUS
14, Dec 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is holding consultations with the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh to grant…
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INDIA SKILLS REPORT
14, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? India Skills Report 2019-20 has been recently released PeopleStrong, a Global Talent Assessment Company. This report is jointly prepared by PeopleStrong in…
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INDIA DESIGN COUNCIL (IDC)
13, Dec 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The India Design Council launches two initiatives to promote Design Education and Standards. Highlights: The IDC launched the Chartered Designs of India…
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INITIATIVES TO DEVELOP WORLD CLASS RESEARCH FACILITIES
13, Dec 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Government has taken many initiatives to promote research in the field of science & engineering and to develop world-class research facilities…
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DIVERSION OF LPG CYLINDERS FOR COMMERCIAL USE
13, Dec 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), in its report on the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), have highlighted the risk of diversion…
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SKILLS BUILD PLATFORM
12, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? India has recently launched the “Skills Build platform” becoming fourth country in the world to launch such platform. About Skills Build Platform:…
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INNER LINE PERMIT EXTENDED TO MANIPUR AND DIMAPUR (NAGALAND)
11, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The government has declared in Lok Sabha that Manipur would be brought under the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in order to…
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PROTECTION OF PLANT VARIETIES AND FARMERS’ RIGHTS AUTHORITY AMENDS IT’S FAQ DOCUMENT
11, Dec 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? The government has decided to set up an expert committee revise the FAQ document of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’…
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LOKPAL
09, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? In a response to RTI, Lokpal stated that several key provisions needed for it has not yet been operational. About the Issue…
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SEXUAL CASES UNDER POCSO
09, Dec 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 has adequate provisions ensuring speedy trial under the Act. POCSO Act, 2012:…
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2.3 MILLION CHILDREN IN INDIA UNVACCINATED FOR MEASLES: WHO REPORT
09, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? World Health Organisation (WHO) in partnership with Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently released a report on “Measles and…
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A POTENTIAL SEEDBED FOR PRIVATE PROFITS
07, Dec 2019 | Schemes
Context: Seeds Bill 2019 which was introduced in the parliament was taken up for consideration recently. The earlier versions of the Bill, in 2004 and…
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FUGITIVE ECONOMIC OFFENDERS
06, Dec 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? A special court on Thursday declared absconding Nirav Modi, prime accused in the Punjab National Bank scam, a fugitive economic offender (FEO).…
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THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN INDIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
06, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Recently, fee hike in JNU has raised a debate regarding the quality of higher education in India and the kind of support…
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THE NEGLECTED FOOT SOLDIERS OF A LIBERALISED ECONOMY
05, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? There has been a drastic rise in the contractualisation of the workforce in India. But the government has failed to address the…
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NATIONAL COMPANY LAW APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (NCLAT)
04, Dec 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? In pursuance of judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court, the Government has decided to set up a bench of National Company Law Appellate…
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REPORT OF ANAEMIC CHILDREN IN INDIA
03, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Government has informed Lok Sabha about the prevalence of Anaemia among women and children in urban and Rural India. About the…
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PROHIBITION OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES BILL, 2019
03, Dec 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in News? The Parliament has recently passed the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019. What are e-cigarettes? An electronic cigarette (or e-cig) is a…
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RESERVATIONS IN PROMOTIONS FOR SC/ST: AN OVERVIEW
03, Dec 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Centre on Monday has asked the Supreme Court to refer to a seven-judge Bench the question whether the creamy layer concept…
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GETTING ORGAN DONATION TO TICK AGAIN
30, Nov 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context: Indian organ donation day is observed by the Government of India on November 30. It is observed with the primary objective of promoting organ…
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THE BODOLAND DISPUTE
28, Nov 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The central government has extended the ban on the Assam-based insurgent group National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) by five more years…
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FEMALE LABOUR FORCE PARTICIPATION
22, Nov 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? According to an internal study conducted by the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC), just one out of five persons entering the labour…
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SOCIAL AUDITS OF MAJOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES
13, Nov 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Department of Rural Development decides to institutionalize social audits in major schemes. Highlights: The Department of Rural Development has decided to…
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MERGER OF ASSAM RIFLES AND ITBP
12, Nov 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed that the Assam Rifles should be merged with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and…
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PRISON STATISTICS INDIA–2017 REPORT
02, Nov 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released the report “Prison Statistics India 2017” recently. Key Findings of the Report: Indian jails…
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15-POINT REFORM CHARTER FOR BETTER FUNCTIONING OF PARLIAMENT
31, Oct 2019 | Governance
Context: Our Honourable Vice President has unveiled a 15-point reform charter, while expressing severe concern over the functioning of parliamentary institutions in the country and…
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KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES COMMISSION
23, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and the Goa State Government have joined hands with an aim to generate employment opportunities…
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PULSE POLIO PROGRAMME
23, Oct 2019 | Social issues
Why in News? 25 years of Pulse Polio Programme to be celebrated in October 2019. Pulse Polio Programme: The Pulse Polio Campaign was first started…
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FSSAI MILK SURVEY: MILK SAMPLES FAIL TO MEET STANDARDS
19, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Milk samples from Telangana, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Kerala, accounted for the highest number of cases of adulteration, according to a national milk…
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TB CASES SEE DECREASE IN INDIA
19, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in news? World Health Organization (WHO) has released the 2019 edition of the Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report. Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report: The report provides…
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NATIONAL CRIME RECORDS BUREAU (NCRB)
18, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Minister of State for Home Affairs inaugurates the 20th All India Conference of Directors of Fingerprint Bureaus being organised by the…
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VAN DHAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
17, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launched the “Van Dhan Internship Programme” organised by TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Van…
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FOOD SAFETY MITRA (FSM) SCHEME
17, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Health Minister launched the Food Safety Mitra (FSM) scheme for strengthening and scaling up the ‘Eat Right India’ movement. He…
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GUJARAT, TAMIL NADU TOP PERFORMERS UNDER PM-JAY HEALTH SCHEME
16, Oct 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have emerged as the top performing States with free secondary and tertiary treatment under…
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‘ONE NATION ONE FASTAG’ SCHEME
16, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the “One Nation One FASTag” scheme. The plan aims to integrate the collection…
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NATIONAL BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SURVEY OF INDIA (2015-19)
15, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey of India (2015-19) was released recently. About the Survey: The survey was conducted by Dr. Rajendra…
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HEALTH MINISTRY FINALISES 19 NMC PART-TIME MEMBERS
15, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Health Ministry on Monday finalised the names of 19 part-time members of the National Medical Commission (NMC) through a draw…
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SARAS AAJEEVIKA MELA
14, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Union Minister of State for Rural Development inaugurated SARAS Aajeevika Mela. Highlights: SARAS Aajeevika Mela is an initiative by the Deendayal Antyodaya…
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PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI SCHEME
11, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Recently Cabinet has approved for the relaxation of Aadhaar seeding for the beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan). Background: Under…
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JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS
11, Oct 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in News? Rattled by the high number of children dying due to acute encephalitis syndrome, the Union Health ministry has scaled up vaccination in…
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JAMMU AND KASHMIR OPENS FOR TOURISTS AFTER TWO-MONTH TRAVEL BAN
11, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The travel ban imposed on tourists travelling to Jammu and Kashmir has been lifted with effect from October 10, 2019, almost two…
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MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
11, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? To boost skill development at the district level, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed a contract with the IIM…
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COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL NUTRITION SURVEY
09, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey released by the government recently has highlighted the glaring contrast existing in nutritional level between rural and…
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AMENDMENTS IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING GUIDELINES AND SPECIFICATIONS
06, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? To boost Electric Vehicles in India, the Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) Shri RK Singh…
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TELANGANA: DRONE DELIVERY OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES
06, Oct 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News? The Telangana government has adopted a framework to use drones for last-mile delivery of essential medical supplies such as blood and medical…
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YOUTH CO:LAB
05, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? In a latest initiative to recognize young people as critical drivers of sustainable development, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and United…
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VILLAGE SECRETARIAT PROGRAMME IN AP
04, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Andhra Pradesh government launched its Village Secretariat programme, under which 1.26 lakh new government employees will begin working. Village Secretariat Programme:…
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‘MO SARKAR’ INITIATIVE LAUNCHED
04, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Odisha government has launched a new governance initiative ‘Mo Sarkar’ on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Mo Sarkar: “Mo Sarkar” literally…
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CONVERTING USED COOKING OIL TO BIODIESEL
04, Oct 2019 | Pollution & Waste Management
Why in News? The Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas flagged off publicity vans in Delhi, to generate awareness about the initiative…
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STATIONS’ CLEANLINESS SURVEY REPORT
04, Oct 2019 | Reports
Context: Recently Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry has released the “Stations’ Cleanliness Survey Report” (Cleanliness assessment of Non-suburban and Suburban Stations 2019). Background:…
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PRAKASH PORTAL
04, Oct 2019 | Economics
Why in News? Ministry of Power launched PRAKASH (Power Rail Koyla Availability through Supply Harmony) About PRAKASH (Power Rail Koyla Availability through Supply Harmony) Portal:…
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AUDIO GUIDE FACILITY APP “AUDIO ODIGOS”
04, Oct 2019 | Heritage Tourism
Why in News? On the second day of nationwide "Paryatan Parv 2019" Ministry of Tourism launched the Audio Guide facility Audio Odigos for 12 sites…
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SOVEREIGN GOLD BONDS SCHEME 2019 – 2020
02, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds. Sovereign Gold Bond…
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CONSUMER APP
02, Oct 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News? In order to fast-track consumer grievance redressal process and provide an effective forum for consumers to give their valuable suggestions Union Minister…
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AYUSHMAN BHARAT PMJAY START-UP GRAND CHALLENGE
01, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Prime Minister will launch the Ayushman Bharat Start-Up Grand Challenge in New Delhi at Arogya Manthan function organized by the National…
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94TH MILITARY NURSING SERVICE RAISING DAY
01, Oct 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The 94th Military Nursing Service Raising Day is being celebrated on 1st October 2019. Highlights: On this day, nursing officers will rededicate…
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THE ‘RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN’ ON THE INTERNET
01, Oct 2019 | Governance
Context: European Union’s highest court ruled that an online privacy rule known as the ‘right to be forgotten’ under European law would not apply beyond…
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VOLUNTARY CODE OF ETHICS” BY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
30, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on behalf of its members has agreed to observe the “Voluntary Code of Ethics” during…
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DIAL 112: INDIA’S NEW ALL-PURPOSE EMERGENCY NUMBER
30, Sep 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News? Delhi became the fifth UT after Puducherry, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to implement…
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GOVT LAUNCHES NEW FRAMEWORK TO SUSTAIN INDIA’S ‘100% ODF STATUS’
29, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Jal Shakti Ministry’s Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), launched a 10-year national rural sanitation strategy to sustain India’s…
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TOBACCO QUITLINE
28, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in news? Since its inception in September, 2018, the union government’s tobacco Quitline, for counselling in south Indian languages, has received more than 5…
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‘TB HAREGA DESH JEETEGA’ CAMPAIGN
26, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched the ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ Campaign along with the National TB Prevalence Survey…
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NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)
25, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The President of India presented the National Service Scheme Awards at New Delhi on 24th September. National Service Scheme: The National Service…
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NATIONAL CONCLAVE ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN MSME SECTOR
25, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The National Conclave on Energy Efficiency in MSME sector was inaugurated by Union Ministers in Hyderabad. Highlights: The two-day Conclave was organized…
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MULTIPURPOSE NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD (MPNIC)
24, Sep 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Announcing that the 2021 census exercise would be carried out digitally, Union Home Minister Amit Shah suggested one card for all utilities…
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ALL INDIA SURVEY ON HIGHER EDUCATION: 2018-19
24, Sep 2019 | Reports
Context: The Human Resource Development Ministry has recently published the 2018-19 edition of the AISHE Report 2019, which has thrown up some startling findings and…
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PARTICIPATORY GUARANTEE SYSTEM (PGS)
24, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Chairperson of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said on the sidelines of a function of Food and Agriculture…
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CORPS OF ARMY AIR DEFENCE
23, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The sixth reunion of the Corps of Army Air Defence was celebrated on 20 and 21 September 2019 at Army AD College,…
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MOCHI SWABHIMAAN INITIATIVE
23, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, GOI awarded Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Certificates to more than one thousand workers…
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DRAFT RULES TO REGULATE SOCIAL MEDIA
22, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Centre has informed the Madras High Court that deliberations on the Draft Information Technology [Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment)] Rules, 2018, has been…
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PRADHAN MANTRI MATRU VANDANA YOJANA
21, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), a flagship scheme of the Government for pregnant women and lactating mothers has achieved a significant…
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GOVERNMENT TO PEG MGNREGA WAGES TO INFLATION IN BID TO HIKE INCOMES
20, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Centre has planned to inject more money into the UPA’s flagship Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme by…
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POSHAN ABHIYAAN OR NATIONAL NUTRITION MISSION (NNM)
20, Sep 2019 | Governance
Context: A study by Lancet has shown that India is unlikely to meet "Poshan Abhiyaan" scheme About Poshan Abhiyaan: Poshan Abhiyaan is Government of India’s…
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DRAFT CODE ON SOCIAL SECURITY, 2019
20, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Centre has proposed a new draft Code on Social Security that amalgamates eight laws that makes way for establishing funds for…
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TWO OUT OF THREE CHILD DEATHS DUE TO MALNUTRITION
19, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? A report regarding Under five mortality rate was recently published by India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative in The Lancet Child & Adolescent…
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY (NIOT)
19, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Officials from the Ministry of Earth Sciences apprised the Vice-president of the status of the National Institute of Ocean Technology’s research facility…
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NATIONAL RECRUITMENT AGENCY (NRA)
19, Sep 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Finance Ministry has approved a proposal to streamline recruitment of some posts in the government along with various equivalent recruitment in…
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NGOS “SUBSTANTIALLY” FUNDED BY CENTRE COMES UNDER RTI ACT- SUPREME COURT
18, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) receiving substantial financing from the government are bound to give information to the public under the RTI Act, the…
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THE PUBLIC PREMISES (EVICTION OF UNAUTHORISED OCCUPANTS) AMENDMENT ACT, 2019
18, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2019 which was passed by the Parliament during the last Budget Session has…
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TAMIL NADU ELECTRIC VEHICLE POLICY, 2019
17, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? In an attempt to give a boost to the manufacture and use of electric vehicles in the State, Chief Minister released the…
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ODISHA GOVT. TO LINK PROMOTION OF POLICEMEN TO PUBLIC FEEDBACK
17, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Odisha government has decided to evaluate performance and incentives of police personnel on the basis of public feedback in their localities…
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INFLIGHT AND MARITIME TELECOM CONNECTIVITY IN INDIA
16, Sep 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Union Ministry for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology has launched the maritime communication services. Providing Maritime Connectivity: Nelco India’s leading VSAT solutions…
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GLARING SECURITY LAPSES AT EMINENT SCHOOLS ACROSS INDIA, REVEALS CISF AUDIT
16, Sep 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Following the murder of seven-year-old Pradyumna Thakur at a school in Gurgaon in 2017, the paramilitary force had written to various schools…
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CENTRAL EQUIPMENT IDENTITY REGISTER (CEIR)
15, Sep 2019 | Governance
Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR): International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) is supposed to be a unique identity of a mobile phone device. IMEI number being…
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JALDOOT’ EXHIBITION FLAGGED OFF
15, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? ‘Jaldoot’ a travelling exhibition arranged by Regional Outreach Bureau, Pune under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was flagged off. Highlights: To…
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SCIENTIFIC SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (SSR) POLICY
15, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? India is going to be possibly the First country in the world to implement a Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) Policy on the…
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DISTRICT MINERAL FOUNDATION
14, Sep 2019 | Governance
Context: Amendments to District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Trust Rules, 2015, by Chhattisgarh government Background: Chhattisgarh, which has more than Rs 4,200 crore in DMF Trust,…
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CENTRAL ADVERSE LIST
14, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Central Government has removed from its blacklist — or the Central Adverse List as it is officially known — names of…
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CENTRE TO BRING ORDINANCE TO BAN E-CIGARETTES IN COUNTRY
13, Sep 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in News? The Union Cabinet is likely to approve an ordinance prohibiting the manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes in the country. Highlights: The law…
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ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD FOR TV PROGRAMMES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
13, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? In order to enhance the accessibility of television programmes for the hearing impaired, Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announced the implementation…
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TRIBAL AREA STATUS FOR LADAKH
12, Sep 2019 | Governance
Context: THE NATIONAL Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has sent a formal recommendation to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to declare Ladakh a “tribal…
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NATIONAL ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM
12, Sep 2019 | Governance
Context: In a key initiative aimed at doubling farmers income, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be launching the National Animal Disease Control Programme for eradicating…
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KISAN MAN DHAN YOJANA
10, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana in September 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also inaugurated 400 Ekalvya Model…
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INDIA POST PAYMENTS BANK (IPPB) ANNOUNCES ROLLOUT OF NEW SERVICES
10, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & IT and Law & Justice announced the rollout of Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) Services…
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ONE NATION ONE RATION CARD
08, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News: The government is showcasing the rollout of the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme as one of the biggest achievements of its…
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UJJWALA YOJANA ACHIEVES TARGET
08, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The PM addressed a state-level Mahila Saksham Melava or Empowered Women’s Meet of Self Help Groups, organized by Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood…
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INDIA DECLARED AVIAN INFLUENZA FREE
07, Sep 2019 | Science & Technology
Context- OIE-World Organisation for Animal Health declared the country free of the virus, the Centre’s Animal Husbandry Department informed the states in a letter. Background:…
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ELIMINATION OF MEASLES AND RUBELLA BY 2023
06, Sep 2019 | Governance
Context: Member Countries of WHO South-East Asia Region resolved to eliminate measles and rubella by 2023, to prevent deaths and disabilities caused by these highly…
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INSTITUTIONS OF EMINENCE (IOE) SCHEME
06, Sep 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? The Human Resource Development Ministry has awarded the status of Institute of Eminence to the IIT-Madras, the IIT-Kharagpur, Delhi University, Benares Hindu…
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‘EAT RIGHT INDIA’ CAMPAIGN
06, Sep 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? Government of India launches ‘Eat Right India’ to tackle lifestyle diseases. Need for Such Campaign: India is passing through an epidemiological shift…
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ELECTORS VERIFICATION PROGRAMME
05, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Election Commission of India has launched a 15-day-long Electors Verification Programme where voters can verify their data with the poll body.…
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DESIGNATING TERRORIST UNDER UAPA
05, Sep 2019 | Governance
Context: Maulana Masood Azhar, Hafiz Saeed, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and Dawood Ibrahim, who are on India's most-wanted list, became the first individuals to be declared terrorists…
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WHO IS A PROFESSOR EMERITUS?
04, Sep 2019 | Governance
Context: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has recently asked some of its Professors Emeriti, including historian Romila Thapar, for CVs to “review their position”. The Title:…
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MOU BETWEEN TB DIVISION OF THE HEALTH MINISTRY AND WADHWANI INSTITUTE FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
02, Sep 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Central TB Division of the Health Ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence to…
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PORTAL FOR AFFORDABLE CREDIT AND INTEREST SUBVENTION ACCESS (PAISA)
31, Aug 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News? Deendayan Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), a flagship mission under the MoHUA has been conferred the prestigious SKOCH Governance Gold Award…
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BIOMETRIC SEAFARER IDENTITY DOCUMENT (BSID)
30, Aug 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News? India has become the first country in the world to issue Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID), capturing the facial bio-metric data of…
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SHAGUN-INTEGRATED ONLINE JUNCTION FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION
30, Aug 2019 | Education
Why in News? The Human Resource Development Ministry launched one of the world’s largest Integrated Online Junction for – School Education ‘Shagun’. Shagun: School Education…
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E-CIGARETTE BAN & THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT
30, Aug 2019 | Science & Technology
Why in News? One of the three 100-day goals the health ministry has set for itself, The Prohibition of E-cigarettes Ordinance 2019 is being sent…
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NOC ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESSING SYSTEM (NOAPS)
29, Aug 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Culture & Tourism has launched an integrated No Objection Certificate (NOC) online Application Processing System (NOPAS) for National Monuments…
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HOW THE FORCES PROTECT VIPS IN INDIA?
29, Aug 2019 | Governance
Context: The Government recently downgraded the security cover of former PM Manmohan Singh, from Special Protection Group (SPG) to Z plus of the CRPF. The…
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KERALA, TAMIL NADU AND HIMACHAL TOP INDIA’S CHILD WELL-BEING INDEX
28, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Child well-being index, a tool designed to measure and tracks children’s well-being comprehensively has been released. Highlights: The report released by the…
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MOBILE APPLICATION- “JANAUSHADHI SUGAM” LAUNCHED
28, Aug 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News? Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers launched a mobile application “Janaushadhi Sugam”. Highlights: The minister announced that “Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Oxo-Biodegradable Sanitary…
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ENHANCED OUTREACH ON HIV/AIDS PREVENTION
28, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE)…
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SABKA VISHWAS – LEGACY DISPUTE RESOLUTION SCHEME
27, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? In the Union Budget 2019-20, the Hon’ble Finance Minister announced the Sabka Vishwas-Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2019. Scheme: The two main components…
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RICE FORTIFICATION
27, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The NITI Aayog seeks creation of roadmap by Department of Food and Public Distribution for taking the Rice Fortification Pilot Scheme Pan…
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PRICE STABILISATION FUND (PSF)
26, Aug 2019 | Schemes
Why in News? Onions for retailing by Safal is being made available at present from the government stock built under Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF). It…
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WORLDSKILLS KAZAN 2019
25, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The world’s biggest international vocational skills competition, WorldSkills Kazan 2019 got underway with a grand ceremony at Kazan, Russia. Highlights: Minister of…
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RAJASTHAN FREE MEDICINE SCHEME
25, Aug 2019 | Governance
Context: Rajasthan has fared at the top in 16 State-chart detailing implementations of the free medicine scheme, being run under the National Health Mission. About…
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OCEAN ENERGY AS RENEWABLE ENERGY
25, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? In a decision that would give a boost to the ocean energy in India, Union Minister of State for Power and New…
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COMPULSORY RURAL SERVICE FOR DOCTORS
24, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Supreme Court has held that the state governments can exercise their power to execute a compulsory service bond upon the doctors…
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NATIONAL MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS (NMDA) PROJECT
23, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Post 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, India established National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) grid built around the National Command Control Communication Intelligence (NC3I)…
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ONE NATION, ONE RATION CARD SCHEME: A BOON FOR POOR MIGRANTS
22, Aug 2019 | Schemes
Context: Government has launched the pilot project for the inter-state portability of ration cards between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and between Maharashtra and Gujarat, as…
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LINKING OF AADHAAR INFORMATION TO SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
22, Aug 2019 | Rights Issues
Context: Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea by Facebook to transfer to the apex court four petitions filed in the High Courts of Madras,…
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DEFENCE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE
20, Aug 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in news? Raksha Mantri ShriRajnath Singh has approved setting up of a Committee under the Chairmanship of Director General (Acquisition) to review the Defence…
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DRAFT NATIONAL RESOURCE EFFICIENCY POLICY
20, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Natural resources form the backbone of any economic development. India, as one of the fastest growing economies with GDP at 2.6 trillion…
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INDIA’S DOCTRINE OF NUCLEAR NO FIRST USE
19, Aug 2019 | Governance
Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, after visiting the nuclear test site in Pokhran that "The future of India’s ‘No First Use’ policy on nuclear…
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E-COURT
19, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in news? The High Court of Punjab and Haryana to launch its first virtual court (e-Court) at Faridabad. Highlights: The e-Court would deal with…
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MOD CLARIFIES THERE IS NO PROPOSAL TO PRIVATISE OFB
18, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Rumours being spread that Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)is being privatised has resulted in its employees calling for a 30 days’ strike. Highlights:…
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CHIEF JUSTICE ADVOCATES MORE AUTONOMY TO CBI
16, Aug 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has recommended a comprehensive legislation to make the Central Bureau of Investigation functional as an efficient…
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COMPETITION LAW REVIEW COMMITTEE
16, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Shri Injeti Srinivas, Secretary (Corporate Affairs) presented the Report of the Competition Law Review Committee Highlights: The Government constituted a Competition Law…
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DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (DIN)
16, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Every communication to be issued by the Income-Tax Department will now have a Document Identification Number (DIN). This intends to insure proper…
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CERTIFICATION OF SEEDS TO BE MADE MANDATORY TO STEP UP FARM OUTPUT
14, Aug 2019 | G3 – Policies
Context: The Centre is planning to mandate uniform certification by pushing through a replacement to the Seeds Act, 1966. Background: More than half of all…
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STATE-RUN OMCS TO BUY BIODIESEL MADE FROM USED COOKING OIL
14, Aug 2019 | Governance
Context: Central Government has launched a ‘Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO)’sticker and a phone app to enable the collection of used cooking oil. Restaurants and hotels…
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MOTOR VEHICLES AMENDMENT ACT 2019
13, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? President Ram Nath Kovind gave assent to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019. Highlights: The Act aims to make Indian roads safer,…
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ZERO DEFECT AND ZERO EFFECT SCHEME
13, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Government has launched a scheme namely “Financial Support to MSMEs in ZED Certification Scheme”. Highlights: The objective of the scheme for…
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HIRING APP FOR FARMERS
13, Aug 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News? The agricultural Ministry app will create an invaluable database for policy-makers, who can track the use and cost of equipment. Highlights: The…
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SABKI YOJANA SABKA VIKAS
13, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Central Government has decided to launch the People’s Plan Campaign, also known as “Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas”from September 2019. Highlights: It…
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MUKHYA MANTRI KRISHI ASHIRWAD YOJNA
12, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for introducing structural reforms in the agricultural sector along with financial…
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PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN MAAN-DHAN YOJANA (PM-KMY)
11, Aug 2019 | Governance
Context: The PM-KMY was launched by Agriculture Minister which entitles eligible farmers for monthly pension of ₹3,000 per month on attaining the age of 60.…
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THE PUBLIC PREMISES (EVICTION OF UNAUTHORISED OCCUPANTS) AMENDMENT BILL, 2019
09, Aug 2019 | G3 – Policies
Context: The Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill, 2019 was passed by both the houses of the Parliament. The Bill amends the Public…
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NHRC NATIONAL LEVEL REVIEW MEETING ON MENTAL HEALTH
08, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? A day-long NHRC National Level Review Meeting on Mental Health concluded at India International centre, New Delhi, highlighting several issues to bridge…
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BIOMETRIC TOKEN SYSTEM
07, Aug 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News? The Western and Central Railways have introduced a new Biometric Token System (BTS) that seeks to streamline the process of boarding unreserved…
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FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (FSSAI)
07, Aug 2019 | Governance
Context: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory asking all States and Union Territories to discourage the practice of packing…
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SURROGACY REGULATION BILL, 2019
06, Aug 2019 | G3 – Policies
Context: The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2019, was passed by the Lok Sabha. Provisions of bill: Regulation of surrogacy: The Bill prohibits commercial surrogacy, but allows…
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NATIONAL POPULATION REGISTER (NPR)
04, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The government has decided to prepare a National Population Register (NPR) by September 2020 to lay the foundation for rolling out a…
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SANKALP SCHEME
04, Aug 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has reviewed the World Bank loan assisted “Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP)…
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TechEx 2019
04, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Union Human Resource Development Minister, inaugurated theTechEx – technology exhibition at IIT Delhi TechEx: TechEx was organized to demonstrate products and prototypes…
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GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT INDIA’S IT INDUSTRY
02, Aug 2019 | Industries, Textile, E -Commerce, Pharma, Service
Why in News? Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, held a meeting with senior managers of IT companies in New Delhi IT Industry…
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J &K RESERVATION (SECOND AMENDMENT) BILL
02, Aug 2019 | Governance
Why in News? Cabinet has approved J&K Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill to provide 10 percent reservation to the poor in higher education and government jobs.…
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DRAFT NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2019
02, Aug 2019 | G3 – Policies
About The New Education Policy drafted by a committee headed by Dr.K.Kasturirangan. The report proposes an education policy, which seeks to address the challenges of:…
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CONSUMER PROTECTION BILL, 2019
31, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context: The Lok Sabha unanimously passed the Consumer Protection Bill 2019, which seeks to wholly replace the Consumer Protection Act 1986. About: The Bill with…
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CIVIL LIST OF IAS OFFICERS
30, Jul 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Government has launched the e-Civil List-2019 of the IAS Officers. IAS Civil List: The IAS Civil list contains vital information…
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NATIONAL MEDICAL COMMISSION
30, Jul 2019 | Governance
Context- Doctors and medical students under the Indian Medical Association (IMA) held a protest march Why National Medical Commission Bill? The Bill seeks to repeal…
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ATAL INNOVATION MISSION
29, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) including Self-Employment and Talent Utilization (SETU) is Government of India’s endeavour to promote a culture of innovation and…
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ACCESSIBLE ELECTIONS
29, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The motto of ‘Accessible Elections’ was one among the many initiatives of Election Commission to make the world’s largest democratic exercise inclusive…
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DEATHS DUE TO MALNUTRITION
28, Jul 2019 | Governance
Context: The recently published National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare highlights the State-wise prevalence of malnutrition in women…
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WHO REPORT ON THE GLOBAL TOBACCO EPIDEMIC
28, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context: The seventh WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic analyses national efforts to implement the most effective measures from the WHO Framework Convention on…
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NATIONAL INDICATOR FRAMEWORK
27, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in news? A national consultation workshop was organized with the Central Ministries / Departments and State Governments to discuss the proposed indicators. The Ministries…
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COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
27, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? Lok Sabha passed the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The legislation is aimed at tightening the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) compliance. Significance of…
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CODE ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND WORKING CONDITIONS BILL, 2019
26, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar introduced The Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working…
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IMPLEMENTATION OF POSHAN ABHIYAAN
26, Jul 2019 | Governance
Why in News? POSHAN Abhiyaan has been set up by Government of India in 2017 for a three-year time frame. Objectives: Reduce the level of…
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NORTH EASTERN REGION VISION 2020
26, Jul 2019 | Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News? North Eastern Region Vision 2020 document provides an overarching framework for the development of the North Eastern Region. The main objective is…
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FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
26, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? It is mentioned that as per Rule 8 of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, no Government servant shall, except with the…
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UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES PREVENTION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
26, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Lok Sabha has passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill 2019, in a move that gives a big push to India’s…
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CODE ON WAGES BILL, 2019
26, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Code on Wages Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha to amend and consolidate the laws relating to wages and bonus…
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NEW SPACE INDIA LIMITED
25, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Union Government has set up New Space India Limited (NSIL), a wholly-owned Government of India undertaking/ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE),…
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BENGALURU GOES LIVE WITH FACIAL BIOMETRICS-BASED AIR TRAVEL
25, Jul 2019 | Infrastructure Road, inland, Railway aviation, Housing, Rural & Urban
Why in News? The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) rolled out a biometric-based self-boarding facility. Highlights: The passengers had the option of boarding a flight without…
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MERGER OF NIMH WITH ICMR-NIOH
25, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Union Cabinet approved to dissolve National Institute of Miners’ Health (NIMH), an autonomous Institute under Ministry of Mines (MoM) and merge/amalgamate…
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ANDHRA PRADESH EMPLOYMENT OF LOCAL CANDIDATES IN INDUSTRIES/FACTORIES ACT, 2019
24, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context- The Andhra Pradesh Government on Tuesday reserved 75% jobs in private industrial units and factories for residents of the state. Highlights of The Act:…
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8 MORE ROUTES START OPERATIONS UNDER UDAN
23, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Giving further fillip to Regional Connectivity, 8 more routes became functional Under Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik- UDAN…
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PANEL FAVOURS CRYPTOCURRENCY BAN IN INDIA
23, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Context: The committee headed by finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg has proposed a draft bill “Banning of Cryptocurrency & Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill,…
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UGC SCHEME OF ‘PARAMARSH’
21, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Union Minister for Human Resource Development launched ‘Paramarsh’ – a University Grants Commission (UGC) scheme for Mentoring NAAC Accreditation Aspirant Institutions…
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SCHEMES FOR INDIGENOUS EMPLOYMENT IN NER
21, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC): The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC), a Central Public Sector Enterprises…
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MoUs FOR ENHANCED COOPERATION TO END TB BY 2025
21, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today exchanged MoUs with the Ministry of AYUSH, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways to…
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ARANI SILK SAREE
20, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context: Information about Arani Silk Saree was given by the Union Minister of Textiles in a written reply to the Lok Sabha About: Arani Silk…
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RESTRUCTURED NATIONAL BAMBOO MISSION
20, Jul 2019 | Government policies and interventions for development - GS2I
Why in News? The restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM) has been launched in 2018-19 to focus on the development of complete value chain of bamboo…
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EXPORT PROMOTION SCHEME
19, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Government of India has launched a scheme namely, Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) with the objective to assist Central and…
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ATAL BIMIT VYAKTI KALYAN YOJANA
19, Jul 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Corporation has launched a scheme named ‘Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ (ABVKY). Highlights: In the scheme in…
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CANNABIS LEGALIZING ISSUE
19, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context: Litigation has claimed before the Delhi High Court in its pursuit to bring an end to various existing laws in India that prohibit and…
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MOTOR VEHICLES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
18, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Minister for Road Transport and Highways has been in the news as he pushes the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Parliament.…
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BROADBAND READINESS INDEX
18, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Department of Telecom (DoT) and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…
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NATIONAL DIGITAL HEALTH BLUEPRINT (NDHB)
17, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Prepared by a committee constituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Aims to create an implementation framework for the National Health Stack (NHS)…
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GOOD SAMARITAN GUIDELINES
16, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued guidelines in pursuance of order of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India to protect the…
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LIFESPAN OF SCHEDULED TRIBE PEOPLE
16, Jul 2019 | Governance
Why in News? According to data from the National Census 2011 to estimate, by indirect methods, the life expectancy for the Scheduled Tribes (STs) and…
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WHY IS INDIA SETTING UP A MOBILE PHONE HANDSETS DATABASE?
16, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context: The National Telecom Policy of 2012 calls for the establishment of a National Mobile Property Registry to address the issue of “security, theft, and…
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CALLS FOR SEPARATE LAW ON EVICTIONS OF URBAN POOR.
15, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Stats Government authorities, at both the central and state levels, demolished over 53,700 homes, thereby forcefully evicting more than 260,000 (2.6 lakh) people across urban…
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GAGANYAAN NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
14, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? A Gaganyaan National Advisory Council has been created with members from different institutions and industries. Members: Secretaries of Department of Space, Department…
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STUDY IN INDIA’ PROGRAMME
14, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in news? To facilitate Internationalization of Higher Education in India, a Programme viz. ‘Study in India’ is under implementation. Objectives: To make India a…
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MODEL TENANCY ACT
14, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has drafted a ‘Model Tenancy Act’, 2019 which envisages to balance the interest and rights…
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CCTV IN CLASSROOMS- ANALYSIS
13, Jul 2019 | Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections - GS2K
Context- Project to install CCTV cameras inside all classrooms in Delhi state schools. Delhi Government Stand: Empowering Parents In private schools, parents are empowered by…
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PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AGAINST SEXUAL OFFENCES ACT (POCSO)
12, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Context- Cabinet has approved a new definition for child pornography in its amendments to the POCSO Act. What is POCSO Act: The POCSO Act provides…
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INITIATIVES UNDERTAKEN TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION
10, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Different initiatives undertaken by Govt. to improve quality of Education: The Central Government has launched an Integrated Scheme for School Education – Samagra Shiksha, from…
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FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY ANALYSIS, INDIA, 2019
09, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Food and Nutrition Security Analysis, India, 2019, a report by the MoSPI and The World Food Programme lists Maharashtra as one…
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LABOUR LAWS IN INDIA
08, Jul 2019 | Governance
Context- Central government for its move to subsume 44 existing labour laws into four codes dealing with wages, social security, industrial safety and welfare, and…
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SFURTI, ASPIRE & PRADHAN MANTRI MATSYA SAMPADA YOJANA
08, Jul 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Government aims to set up more Common Facility…
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CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (RESERVATION IN TEACHERS’ CADRE) BILL, 2019
08, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2019 has been passed by both the houses of Parliament. The Bill will…
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SURROGACY (REGULATION) BILL, 2019
07, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? The Cabinet has approved the introduction of Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 that aims to prohibit commercial surrogacy in India. Highlights: The Bill…
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TRADE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EXPORT SCHEME (TIES)
06, Jul 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The Department of Commerce, under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has approved financial assistance for three trade promotion centres under…
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MINIMUM WAGE SYSTEM
05, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Background In India, labour is included in the concurrent list which implies that both the central government and state governments can make laws regarding this…
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SCHEME FOR TRANS-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH FOR INDIA’S DEVELOPING ECONOMY (STRIDE)
05, Jul 2019 | Governance
Why in News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a new scheme – ‘Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy’ (STRIDE) STRIDE: STRIDE…
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Cabinet NOD to Better Pay Benefits for CAPF Officers
04, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context: The Cabinet has approved the proposal to grant Organised Cadre Status to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) officers. The move comes after a Supreme…
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The Dentist (Amendment) Bill, 2019
04, Jul 2019 | Issues relating to development and management of Social - GS2L
Context: The Dentist (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was recently passed in the monsoon session of the Parliament. About the Bill: The Bill amends the Dentists Act,…
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NATIONAL COMMON MOBILITY CARD
03, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News? National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) – One Nation, One Card for transport mobility is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and…
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CHILD LABOUR
02, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Context: Instances of child labour detected during inspections have reduced successively from 2014 to 2018, figures presented by the government in Lok Sabha show. Child…
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NATIONAL POLICY ON SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AT WORKPLACE
02, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Aim- To establish a preventive safety and health culture in the country through elimination of the incidence of work related injuries, diseases, fatalities, disasters and…
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THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RESERVATION (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
02, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Context: Jammu and Kashmir (Reservation) Amendment Bill, 2019 was passed by both the houses of the Parliament. About the Bill: The Bill amends the Jammu…
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NAGALAND TO SET UP A REGISTER OF INDIGENOUS INHABITANTS
02, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
Context: After Assam, Nagaland government has initiated a move to implement its own version of citizenship register for indigenous communities of the state. What is…
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TRIFED SIGNED AN AGREEMENT TO PARTNER WITH THE e-COMMERCE GIANT’S GLOBAL SELLING PROGRAMME
01, Jul 2019 | G3 – Policies
TRIFED, a PSU under Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India has been working with the main objective of promoting tribal art and craft for…
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EDUCATION QUALITY UPGRADATION AND INCLUSION PROGRAMME (EQUIP)
01, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? In accordance with the decision of the Prime Minister for finalizing a five-year vision plan for each Ministry, the Department of Higher…
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ONLY 20% OF NIRBHAYA FUND HAS BEEN USED BY STATES
01, Jul 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context: The States and Union Territories have utilised less than 20% of the budget allocated to them under the Nirbhaya Fund for safety of women…
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Fortified Ration
29, Jun 2019 | Government policies and interventions for development - GS2I
Why in News? Department of Food & Public Distribution has approved the “Centrally Sponsored Pilot Scheme on Fortification of Rice & its distribution through Public…
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THE SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
28, Jun 2019 | G3 – Policies
It amends the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 and replaces an Ordinance that was promulgated on March 2, 2019. The Act provides for the establishment,…
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FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY ANALYSIS REPORT
26, Jun 2019 | Issues relating to development and management of Social - GS2L
Prepared by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation & The UN World Food Programme. 31.4% of Indian children will be stunted by 2022…
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HEALTHY STATES, PROGRESSIVE INDIA’-NITI Aayog
26, Jun 2019 | Issues relating to development and management of Social - GS2L
Is a Report on Health published by NITI Aayog Report on Rank of States and UTs’ has ranked states in three categories —…
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DRAFT NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2019
25, Jun 2019 | Government policies and interventions for development - GS2I
Context: The Committee for Draft National Education Policy (Chair: Dr. K. Kasturirangan) Report discussed in Parliament. The report proposes an education policy, which seeks to…
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NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES (NABCB)
22, Jun 2019 | Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies - GS2H
Why in News? The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), India’s national accreditation body, secured international equivalence for its accreditation programme for personnel certification…
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ISRO OPENS ITS LABORATORIES FOR INDIAN SCHOOL
20, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is an agency which has the legacy of India’s ancient knowledge and modern technology. She opened its laboratories for…
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NEW POLICY TO PROTECT INDIAN LANGUAGES
20, Jun 2019 | G3 – Policies
Context: Rashtriya Siksha Ayog has been proposed to be set up under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister. The member of draft New Education Policy Prof.M…
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BIMAL JALAN COMMITTEE ON THE QUANTUM OF RESERVES
17, Jun 2019 | Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning - GS2D
Constituted on 26 December 2018, to decide upon the appropriate level of reserves the regulator should hold. This committee has been appointed in the backdrop…
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ESSENTIAL SERVICES MAINTENANCE ACT (ESMA)
16, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Context: Doctors Strike in West Bengal regarding assault on doctors by public. Esma is Central law. ESMA enables the Government to ban strikes and demand…
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CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF AGENDA 2022
12, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Article highlight the challenges in implementation of NITI Aayog agenda 2022 and suggests some measures. Background:/Important Analysis Agriculture: The document suggests converting…
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ALL STATES, UNION TERRITORIES CAN NOW SET UP FOREIGNERS TRIBUNALS
10, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has laid out specific guidelines to detect, detain and deport foreign nationals staying illegally across the country.…
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DRAFT NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY PROPOSES FORMAL EDUCATION FROM AGE OF THREE
09, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Three years of preschool and four-year undergraduate honours courses are among features of a draft National Education Policy that the Narendra Modi…
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TAMIL NADU HEALTH SYSTEM REFORM PROGRAM
09, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: The Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) and the World Bank have signed a $287 Million Loan Agreement for the…
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SOUTH ASIA IS TOP PRIORITY: JAISHANKAR
08, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Building connectivity in the South Asian region and coordinating economic issues will be top priorities of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA),…
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HOME MINISTRY WARNS NGOS
08, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: The Home Ministry has warned of taking penal action against NGOs which change office bearers without taking its approval. Background: / More…
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DRAFT NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY MOOTS ALL-INDIA ENTRANCE TESTS FOR UG COURSES
08, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Admission to undergraduate courses in all government-funded universities and colleges will soon be through all-India entrance tests, if the draft National Education…
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NITI AAYOG RECONSTITUTED
07, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday approved the reconstitution of the NITI Aayog. Background: / NITI AAYOG: Planning Commission was replaced by a…
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CABINET COMMITTEES
07, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: To address the twin problems of sluggish economic growth and rising unemployment, the government has constituted two Cabinet committees to be chaired…
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LANGUAGE DISCRIMINATION
06, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: The first draft of the National Education Policy gathered controversy. Background: / What is the new education policy for? The extant National…
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FROM SWACHH TO ‘NAL SE JAL’
06, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: The yet-to-be formally initiated Nal se Jal scheme would aim to provide piped drinking water to every rural home by 2024. Background:…
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PM MODI TO HEAD CABINET COMMITTEES ON GROWTH, EMPLOYMENT
06, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: To address the twin problems of sluggish economic growth and rising unemployment, the government has constituted two Cabinet committees to be chaired…
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FINE-TUNING THE EDUCATION POLICY
05, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: The draft National Education Policy, 2019 is out in the public domain, with comments sought from all stakeholders till June 30. Background:…
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TRANSGENDER RIGHTS BILL TO BE REINTRODUCED
05, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: In the first 100 days of the Narendra Modi government’s second term, the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry will reintroduce the lapsed…
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CENTRE TURNS DOWN RTI PLEA FOR CIC SELECTION DETAILS
05, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: The Centre has denied a RTI request for details of the ongoing recruitment process for four vacancies in the Central Information Commission…
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UDCHALO’ TO GIVE A NEW LEASE OF LIFE TO WOUNDED SOLDIERS
04, Jun 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News: In a bid to make wounded soldiers, who are confined to wheelchairs, self-reliant, an initiative ‘UdChalo’ is all set to take off…
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MANDATORY HINDI GOES OUT OF DRAFT EDUCATION POLICY
04, Jun 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News: The clause recommending mandatory Hindi teaching in all schools was dropped from the draft National Education Policy, after the Union government faced…
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HAVING ONE MINISTER FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT & AGRICULTURE
03, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: The appointment of a single person as Union Minister in charge of both agriculture and rural development marks the start of an…
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CENTRE IN DAMAGE CONTROL MODE OVER ANTI-HINDI PROTESTS
03, Jun 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: The draft national education policy recommends a range of reform measures and favours teaching of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states. The move…
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VENDOR LICENSING FOR SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN A MONTH
31, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Tamil Nadu is all set to introduce vendor licensing for selling tobacco products. Under this, shopkeepers need to obtain licenses to sell…
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CRITICAL EVALUATION OF CSO AND NSSO MERGER
31, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Government has lately announced that National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) will be merged with Central Statistics Office (CSO) to create the National…
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PROJECT: ‘SAFE NEIGHBOURHOOD FOR EVERY CHILD’
30, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Childline Kozhikode is planning to launch a new project titled ‘Safe neighbourhood for every child’ in the district soon, in view of…
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ICMR HEAD BALRAM BHARGAVA WINS DR. LEE JONG-WOOK PRIZE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
27, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: ICMR head Balram Bhargava wins Dr. Lee Jong- wook Prize for Public Health Background: / ICMR: The Indian Council of Medical Research…
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INSTITUTES OF EMINENCE SCHEME
27, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News? The human resource development (HRD) ministry is likely to move the Cabinet soon to increase by half the number of educational establishments…
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NEW INCOME TAX RULE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
25, May 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has revised the rules applicable in case of filing of Form 15 H, allowing Section…
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HIGHER EDUCATION TO GET A BOOST WITH ₹1.5 LAKH CRORE ACTION PLAN
25, May 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News: The Ministry of Human Resource Development plans to launch an ambitious ₹1.5 lakh crore action plan to improve the quality and accessibility…
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UNDER RENT ACT, THE TENANT HAS A PROTECTED STATUS: SC
23, May 2019 | Institutional Reforms
Why in News: The Supreme Court has held that Owner cannot demand re-possession of property without following statutory procedure. Background: / East Punjab Urban Rent…
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ICELAND CANYON WANTS NO MORE VISITORS, THANKS TO JUSTIN BIEBER
20, May 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News: After bieber’s I’ll Show You was shot at the spot, the footfall of tourists in the region rose, leaving deep scars on…
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION STANDS BY ITS REPORT ON NO ONION, GARLIC IN ITS MEALS
16, May 2019 | G3 – Policies
Why in News: The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) said on Tuesday that it stands by its findings certifying mid- day meals without onion and…
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VERY FEW TAKERS FOR RTE QUOTA SEATS
15, May 2019 | G3 – Policies
After the State government amended the rules to prioritise government and aided schools. Admissions for only 28% of the total 7,346 seats allotted during the…
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SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY: ON SC/ST GOVERNMENT STAFF
13, May 2019 | Government policies and interventions for development - GS2I
why in news: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the validity of a new Karnataka law granting reservation in promotions to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled…
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ODISHA SET TO INTROSPECT POST-DISASTER COMMUNICATION
13, May 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News: The State control room was not able to establish regular communication (telephone, FAX, HAM radio and VHF) with the district headquarters, resulting…
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B2B TECH START-UPS TREBLE IN 5 YEARS: STUDY
08, May 2019 | Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability - GS2N
Why in News: Business-to-business (B2B) technology start-ups have more than trebled in the last five years driven by the spurt in the need for digital…
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JUSTICE BOBDE PANEL GIVES CLEAN CHIT TO CJI IN SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROBE
07, May 2019 | Governance
Why in News: The Justice S.A. Bobde in-house committee has found “no substance” in the sexual harassment allegations levelled by a former Supreme Court staff…
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CBI SEARCHING FOR EVIDENCE ON ELEVEN ‘MURDERED’ GIRLS
04, May 2019 | Investment models - GS3J
Why in News The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is searching for evidence related to the 11 girls believed to have been murdered in shelter…
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BEYOND THE FREE TRADE IDEALISM
25, Apr 2019 | E-Governance
Why in News? An ambitious ‘Employment and Incomes Policy’ must be the top priority for the next government Details: The U.S. has begun trade skirmishes…
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THE LIMITS OF POPULISM
18, Apr 2019 | Governance
It is very difficult for an incumbent government to offer biographical solutions to structural problems. Details: Democracy and populism are cousins. Both Mahatma Gandhi and…
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PARTIES SEEK CREDIT FOR ENCLAVE EXCHANGE
08, Apr 2019 | Governance
Enclave exchange settlements The India–Bangladesh enclaves, also known as the chitmahals and sometimes called pasha enclaves, were the enclaves along the Bangladesh–India border in Bangladesh…
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Increase in VVPAT numbers will delay counting
30, Mar 2019 | Governance
Over 20 opposition party leaders had moved the Supreme Court, seeking physical verification of at least 50% of the votes cast on EVMs to ensure…
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Election Commission regularly monitoring J&K situation
22, Mar 2019 | Governance
Governor’s rule to expire Jammu and Kashmir is under President’s rule since January and there were no plans to dissolve the Assembly yet. Since J&K…
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Political parties yet to comply with RTI Act
22, Mar 2019 | Governance
In a time of deep political polarisation, refusing to comply with the RTI Act seems to be one of the few issues that has united…
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Rights of children caught in parental conflict need focus
21, Mar 2019 | Governance
A proactive step need to be taken to focus on child rights, specifically in cases of parental conflict – Supreme Court. The rights of children…
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DIPP rechristened to include internal trade
12, Feb 2019 | Governance
Why in news? The government has notified changing the name of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) to the Department for Promotion of…
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Cabinet NOD to merger of skill development bodies
12, Dec 2018 | Governance
Why in news? The Union cabinet on has approved the merger of the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) and the National Skill Development Agency…
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A.R Dave Committee Report
20, Aug 2018 | Institutional Reforms
Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) has constituted a High Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Justice A. R Dave to review the SEBI…
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India’s First Drone Policy
16, Aug 2018 | E-Governance
Government of India's Ministry of Civil Aviation announced guidelines on Monday for remotely piloted aircraft — or drones as they are more commonly known —…
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Government scraps scientific panels And forms New Council
11, Aug 2018 | Institutional Reforms
Why in news? The government has scrapped two Scientific Advisory Committees (SAC) for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, and replaced them with a nine-member,…
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UPI 2.0
11, Aug 2018 | E-Governance
NPCI launches UPI 2.0 with overdraft facility. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has upgraded unified payments interface (UPI) with enhanced security features and overdraft…
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Innovation Cell and Atal Ranking Of Institutions On Innovation Achievements (Ariia)
11, Aug 2018 | E-Governance
Why in news? The Centre announced another annual ranking of higher educational institutions, based on how they fare in terms of innovation. MHRD Innovation Cell…
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Parinam Manjusha
10, Aug 2018 | E-Governance
Why in news? The CBSE has decided to allow students in Kerala who have lost their marksheet, migration certificate and pass certificate in the floods,…
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Lateral Entry Into Civil Services
09, Aug 2018 | Institutional Reforms
The personnel Ministry had recently announced recruitment of 10 joint secretaries in select government departments through lateral entry mode. Need for Lateral Entry: There is…
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NCRB To Track Complaints On Sexual Violence
05, Aug 2018 | Institutional Reforms
Why in news? A high-level meeting was convened to discuss recommendations on ways to curb “sexual violence” videos involving women and children About the news:…
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UIDAI To Roll Out Face Recognition Feature
04, Aug 2018 | E-Governance
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a phased roll out of face recognition feature as an additional mode of authentication Face Recognition:…
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CMSMS and ‘KHAN PRAHARI’ App
29, Jul 2018 | E-Governance
Union Ministry of Coal launched the Coal Mine Surveillance & Management System (CMSMS) and Mobile Application ‘Khan Prahari’. Developed by CMPDI, Ranchi a Subsidiary of…
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Digi Yatra
10, Jul 2018 | E-Governance
Under Ministry of Civil Aviation, an Industry – led initiative co-ordinated by the Ministry Brings Together entire industry to develop a digital ecosystem that will…
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C vigil
05, Jul 2018 | E-Governance
Election commission of India launched a mobile app called cVIGIL. A user-friendly and easy to operate Android application, requires an Android smartphone equipped with a…
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National Health Stack (NHS)
01, Jul 2018 | E-Governance
NITI AAYOG unveiled the blue print of National Health Stack, a shared digital healthcare infrastructure. It is in accordance with National Health Policy 2017 had…
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