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PM- POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman)

In News According to official records, around 65 % of 24.95 laid Cook-Cum-Helpers(CCHs) engaged under PM-Poshan (earlier Mid-Day Meal) are paid less than 2,000/month. In some of the states, it is constant at 1,000/month since 2009. PM-Poshan About: Type: Centrally-Sponsored Scheme. Ministry: Ministry of Education. Coverage: All school children studying in Classes I-VIII of Government, […]

Proposal to Amend Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002

In News Recently, the Centre decided to amend the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002 to plug the loopholes in the Act.  About Multi-State Cooperative Societies(MSCS )and MSCS Act, 2002 Cooperatives are a state subject, but there are many societies such as those for sugar and milk, banks, milk unions etc whose members and areas […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   2nd lynching over sacrilege in 24 hrs, man killed in Kapurthala  (Polity and Governance) Know about mob lynching, laws against mob lynching, SC guidelines and laws and legislation are in this regard. GS 2 1 Afghanistan meet: India, Central Asian […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   One more lynched in Punjab over ‘sacrilege’   Opposition cool to govt. Offer for meet on MPs’ suspension   (Governance) What is mob lynching.? Law against mob lynching,SC guidelines and laws and legislation’s in this regard.   How often […]

Species In News: Indian Desert Cat

In  News  An Indian desert cat has been spotted for the first time in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR). The presence of a desert cat was also recorded in the State’s Nauradehi sanctuary. Image Courtesy: IE About Indian Desert Cat  The Indian Desert Cat is also known as the Asiatic Wildcat or the Asian […]

Goa Liberation Day

In Context  Goa is marking its 60th Liberation Day which is always celebrated with fervour. Goa Liberation Day About: It is celebrated on 19th December every year to mark the success of ‘Operation Vijay’( a 36-hour military operation) undertaken by the Indian Armed Forces that liberated Goa from Portuguese rule. It is celebrated to recognise […]

Agni Prime Missile

In Context  New generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-P was successfully tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha. This is the second test of the missile. The first test took place in June last. Agni Prime Missile Agni-P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance […]

India – Vietnam Relations

In News India and Vietnam sign Letter of Intent to establish partnership in Digital Media paving the way for strengthening partnership between India and Vietnam. About  Letter of Intent: The LoI envisages sharing of information and experience in establishing policies and regulatory frameworks on digital media and social networks, and conducting capacity building and training […]

Desertification of the Thar region

In News  Recently, the Central University of Rajasthan conducted a study on desertification of the Thar region. Thar Desert The Thar Desert, also called the Great Indian Desert, arid region of rolling sandhills on the Indian subcontinent. It is located partly in Rajasthan state, northwestern India, and partly in Punjab and Sindh (Sind) provinces, eastern […]

Sacrilege and Lynching

In News Recently, after lynching at Golden Temple, youth was killed in Punjab’s Kapurthala over ‘sacrilege attempt’ (disrespect the holiest book). Sacrilege About This is not the first time someone has been killed over accusations of sacrilege of a holy book linked to Sikhism. Several such lynchings have taken place in the recent past. For […]