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PM Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group launched in Mission Mode

In News The Finance Minister announced the launch of a new scheme called the Pradhan Mantri PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) Development Mission as part of the Union Budget 2023-24. More about the Mission A fund of Rs 15,000 crore for the next three years has been allocated for the socio-economic development of the group. […]

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

In Context Recently, 15 railway stations under the Ambala Railway Division were selected to be developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The Union Ministry of Railways launched Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in December 2022 to modernize over 1,000 small stations over the coming years. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme About: The scheme envisages the development […]

Revamping MSMEs

In News The Union budget 2023 presents an opportunity for our visionary government to amp up its efforts towards making our MSMEs competitive and self-reliant. MSME Sector In India  About: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), are small-sized business enterprises defined in terms of their investment. Significance of the sector: Contribution to GDP: In India, […]

Theory of Alienation

In News The idea of ‘alienation’ by Karl Marx is one of the most widely discussed concepts in social, political and economic theory. Meaning of Alienation  About: Alienation refers to a person’s “withdrawal or separation from an object or position of former attachment” or, in the case of property, “a conveyance of property to another.”  […]

Economic Survey 2022-23: Key Highlights

In News Recently, the Union Minister for Finance tabled the Economic Survey 2022-23 highlighting the outlook for India’s growth, inflation and unemployment in the coming years. About The Economic Survey of India suggests that the economy has recovered from the Covid disruption and is poised for sustained robust growth in the rest of the decade. […]

In NREGA reforms, prioritise the worker and her dues

Context There is an urgent need for reforms in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) About: It is a poverty alleviation programme of the Government of India, which provides the legal Right to Work in exchange for money to the citizens of the country. […]

Grievance Appellate Committees (GAC)

In News Recently, Centre established three Grievance Appellate Committees based on the recently amended Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021). About The IT rules 2021 provide for:  Creating avenues for grievance redressal apart from Courts and  Ensure that the Constitutional rights of Indian citizens are not contravened […]

Neglected Tropical Diseases

In Context Recently, the “Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023” was published on World NTD Day- January 30th by WHO. Report highlights Global burdon of NTDs: According to the report, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) continue to disproportionately impact the most impoverished members of the international community, living in areas with  inadequate water safety,  sanitation […]

Urban Farming in India

In News Recently, the “Draft Citizen’s Policy for Urban Agriculture in Delhi” was submitted to the Delhi government by Delhi-based research non-profit People’s Resource Centre. More about the Policy Aim: The policy aims to provide a holistic framework for urban farming.  Urban Agriculture in Delhi: Some 60 percent of Delhi’s demand for meat is fulfilled […]

Project 39A Report on Death Penalty

In News Recently, a criminal reforms advocacy group with the National Law University, Delhi released a report on the death penalty in India. Key Takeaways: The Supreme Court of India has initiated a review of the process for awarding death penalty while expressing concern over the manner in which trial courts and High Courts carry […]