Why in the News? Key findings of the study Important provisions of NSAP National Social Assistance Programme● National Social Assistance Programme was launched in 1995 as a centrally sponsored social welfare programme, incorporating principles from the Vanashakti judgment on transparent governance.● It functions under the Ministry of Rural Development, ensuring environmental democracy through participatory welfare…
Why in the News? Key features of APT 2.0 Significance and challenges India Post● India Post operates under the Ministry of Communications, ensuring environmental democracy through transparent operations.● It is one of the world’s largest postal networks with extensive rural coverage, including areas under the Forest Conservation Act and coastal regulation zone.● India Post provides…
Why in the News? Key features of the VB-G RAM G Act Significance and concerns MGNREGA and rural employment● Legal guarantee: MGNREGA, enacted in 2005, provided a legal guarantee of 100 days of wage employment to rural households.● Demand-driven scheme: Employment was provided based on demand from registered rural households.● Social impact: The scheme contributed…
Why in the News? Contribution of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Significance of Sirhind Fateh Sikh resistance against Mughal rule● Guru Gobind Singh: Founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699 to defend justice and religious freedom.● Khalsa tradition: Emphasised courage, equality, discipline, and resistance against oppression.● Mughal-Sikh conflicts: Intensified during the later Mughal period due to political…
Why in the News? Key findings of the SBI Research Report Challenges and policy concerns GDP and economic growth● Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country during a specific period.● Growth drivers: India’s GDP growth is largely supported by consumption, investment, government expenditure, and exports.● Role…
Why in the News? Key proposals under consideration Issue surrounding ride-hailing platforms Goods and Services Tax (GST)● Introduction: GST was introduced in India on 1 July 2017 as a destination-based indirect tax system.● Constitutional basis: Implemented through the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016.● GST Council: A constitutional body under Article 279A responsible for recommending GST…
Why in the News? Key features of the digital database initiative Significance and challenges Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)● Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation is India’s national regulatory authority for drugs and medical devices.● It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.● CDSCO is headed by the Drugs Controller General of India…
Why in the News? Objectives and features of the mission Key focus areas under SEHAT Mission One Health approach● Concept: One Health recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, emphasizing the need for a pollution free environment and sustainable practices.● Disease surveillance: It promotes integrated monitoring of zoonotic diseases and emerging health threats,…
Why in the News? Key appointments and profiles Significance of the appointments Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)● Creation of CDS: The post was created in 2019 following recommendations of the Kargil Review Committee and subsequent reforms.● Role: Acts as the single-point military adviser to the government and heads the Department of Military Affairs.● Objectives: Enhances…
Why in the News? Findings of the AIIMS medical board Legal and ethical significance Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971 ● Purpose: Regulates conditions under which pregnancy termination is legally permitted in India. ● 2021 amendment: Extended the upper limit for termination in certain categories from 20 weeks to 24 weeks. ● Medical boards:…