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Fortification of Rice

In News The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, informed that the Government approved the Centrally Sponsored Pilot Scheme on “Fortification of Rice & its Distribution under Public Distribution System” for a period of 3 years beginning in 2019-20 with […]

SMILE Scheme

In News  Recently, the Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launched the Central Sector scheme “SMILE: Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. About  The Ministry of  Social Justice & Empowerment has allocated 365 crore rupees for the scheme from 2021-22 to 2025-26. It is set to provide welfare and rehabilitation to the […]

Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF)

In News To improve the quality of forensics, policing and weapons, the Centre has approved the continuation of a mega police modernisation scheme for five years (up to 2025-26) with a financial outlay of Rs 26,275 crore. About Scheme for Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF Scheme) has been implemented by the union government since 1969-70 […]

Misuse of Prevention of Money Laundering Act

In Context  The Supreme Court is looking into holding back-to-back hearings on petitions complaining of the alleged subversion of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Major Issues highlighted  PMLA was a comprehensive penal statute to counter the threat of money laundering, specifically stemming from trade in narcotics.  Currently, the offences in the schedule of […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Hijab: SC says will step in at the appropriate time (Polity and Governance) Know about the recent interim order of the Karnataka High Court on the hijab issue and what is the stand of the Supreme Court? GS 2 1 […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1,5,6   Do not spread things to a larger level, SC observes on hijab row No safron shawls, hijabs in class for now’ In a double bind, facing conservatism and politics (Polity and Governance) What is an “interim order” of the […]

Index of Industrial Production (IIP)

In News  India’s industrial recovery slowed sharply in December, with output growing just 0.4% year-on-year, and manufacturing activity shrinking 0.1% in the month, as per quick official estimates for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) About  Index of Industrial Production (IIP) It is a composite indicator that measures the growth rate of industry groups classified […]

Exercise MILAN

In News Exercise Milan is scheduled to be held from February 25 to March 4 for which 46 countries have been invited.  More In News  The Indian Navy is set to hold the 12th President’s Fleet Review (PFR) on February 21 at Visakhapatnam. About Exercise Milan It is a biennial, multilateral naval exercise which started […]

Species in News: Koala

In News  Recently, the Australian government declared the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)  as ‘Endangered’ in the states of Queensland and New South Wales as well as the Australian Capital Territory. About Koala Scientific Name: Phascolarctos cinereus It is an Australian animal, often called the koala bear. Description:  They are marsupials (mammals with a pouch for the […]

One Ocean Summit

In News  India is committed to eliminating single-use plastic and the Indian Navy will contribute 100 ship days to clean the plastic waste from the sea, said the PM during the One Ocean Summit. About One Ocean Summit: Organised by: France in Brest in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank. Objective: To […]