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No-confidence motion

The Hindu: (Page 1)

Polity and Governance

• What is a no confidence motion?
• Its impact on the present government

Lok Sabha passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill

The Hindu: (Page 1)

Polity and Governance /

Environment

• What are the key features of the recently passed Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill by the Lok Sabha?
• Its Significance

Manual scavenging 

The Hindu: (Page 12) 

Social Issues

• What is Manual scavenging?
• Is it still prevalent in India?

Jharkhand issues PESA draft rules for consultations

Indian Express : (Page 2)

Polity and Governance

• What is the PESA Act?
• Its Significance

Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)

Indian Express : (Page 14)

Governance / Growth and Development

• What are the key objectives of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)?
• Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme

‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) scheme

PIB

Polity and Governance

• What are the key objectives of the ‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) scheme?

National Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC)

PIB

Governance

• What is the role of National Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC)?
• Its Significance

Samarth Scheme

PIB

Growth and Development

• What is the significance of the Samarth Scheme?