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India as the mother of democracy

In News Recently, the External Affairs Minister stated that India has initiated activities through its cultural centres abroad to emphasise the message that India is the mother of democracy. About a democracy Meaning: In a democratic country, people themselves select and elect a representative as their leader.  As Abraham Lincoln famously expressed, democracy is a […]

Vivad Se Vishwas-2 Scheme

In News The Ministry of Finance has circulated the draft scheme for a one-time settlement of contractual disputes in which an arbitral award is under challenge called Vivad se Vishwas 2. Arbitration is a mechanism to resolve disputes between parties without having to initiate a case in court. Need To settle long-pending litigation in cases […]

Gaganyaan: Human Spaceflight Mission

In News Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), along with the Indian Navy, has conducted a trial for the Gaganyaan. More about the mission About: ISRO & Indian Navy has carried out initial recovery trials of the Crew Module in the Navy’s Water Survival Test Facility (WSTF) in Kochi. The trials were part of […]

Appointment of DGP’s

Context The Nagaland government appointed the State Director General of Police (DGP) following the directions of the Supreme Court. About The Supreme  Court (SC) had directed the Nagaland government to appoint a 1992-batch IPS officer as the state DGP after the Nagaland government challenged the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recommendation of the officer as […]

Aldermen

In News The Supreme Court said the Constitution does not allow nominated members (aldermen) of a municipality the right to vote in meetings. About Alderman Alderman” refers to a member of a city council or municipal body, with exact responsibilities depending on the location of its usage. It is derived from Old English. Historical Linkages  […]

Ladakh’s fragile ecology & demand of Sixth Schedule

In News Recently, Ladakhi innovator and engineer Sonam Wangchuk completed his five-day “climate fast”. More about the news About: The fast was held by Mr. Wangchuk in an effort to draw the attention of Indian leaders to the region’s fragile ecology and to secure its protection under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. About Sonam […]

Bharat Gaurav Train

In News Indian Railways to introduce Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train under ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ Scheme for special tour Garvi Gujarat. Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train launch is in line with the Government of India initiative “Dekho Apna Desh” to promote domestic tourism.  Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme It was launched by the PM […]

Rise in Drug Abuse

In News Recent surveys by the state Ministry for Excise highlights the rise in the drug overtake cases in Kerala. About In 2022, there was a substantial increase in the number of drug-related offences in Kerala highlighting that drugs have become a major issue for the state. Kerala has seen a 300% increase in drug […]

Reduced funds for MGNREGA in Budget 2023-24

In News Recently, the funds for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme have been reduced in the Budget 2023-24 About The Indian government has reduced the budget for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme to 60,000 crore rupees in 2023-24. The new allocation is 33% lower than the […]

PM-KUSUM Scheme

In News The deadline for The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttham Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme to install 30,000 MW solar power capacity in rural India by 2022, has now been pushed to 2026 due to Covid- 19. About PM-KUSUM It is a scheme by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched in 2019. […]