In Context Recently, the Global Pension Index ranked India’s pension system at 41 out of the 44 countries. More about the Index About: There is an index for ranking the pension systems across the world. It is called the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index. What does this index track? The index report admits that […]
In News Recently, India’s Union Home Ministry evaded a reply on Ladakh’s inclusion under Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Background of the issue Demand of UT: Buddhist-dominated Leh district had long demanded UT status because it felt neglected by the erstwhile state government, which was dominated by politicians from Kashmir and Jammu. Separation from J&K: […]
In News The Union Health Ministry has launched the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana in 2018 as part of National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). More about the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana About: The scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme under National Health Mission (NHM). All notified TB patients are beneficiaries of the scheme. Financial incentive: Scheme provides for […]
In News Recently, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment pulled up the Union government for the delay in approving the continuation of the Scheme for Providing Education to Madrasas/Minorities (SPEMM). About It provides financial assistance to madrasas and minority institutes. Ministry: It was transferred from the Ministry of Minority Affairs to the […]
In News There is always a conflict going on between the Government and the Judiciary over appointments in judiciary where the Government is supporting NJAC and judiciary supporting the collegium system. The collegium system of making appointments to the higher judiciary has come under focus largely due to critical remarks made by the Union Law […]
In Context Recently, The Rajya Sabha passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. The Bill seeks to amend the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. More about the news The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill mandates non-fossil sources of energy and establishes a domestic carbon market in India. The bill was also amended in 2010. Key provisions […]
In News The University Grants Commission (UGC) is expected to announce a new credit and curriculum framework for under-graduate programmes. Curriculum and Credit Framework for the Undergraduate Programme (CCFUGP) About: It will replace the Choice Based Credit System that pre-dates the NEP. The framework is recommendatory and not compulsory in nature. Aim: To implement the […]
In News Recent data from the Department of Fertilisers shows a 3.7 per cent increase in the sale of urea during April-October 2022 over the corresponding seven months of the previous year. More about the news Issue: Two ambitious schemes of the incumbent government — Soil Health Card and mandatory neem-coating of urea — were […]
In News The “Singapore Declaration”, was recently adopted during the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organisation (APRM of ILO). More about the declaration Social dialogue: The declaration said social dialogue is key to building trust, and resilient labour market institutions. It is essential to sustained recovery and inclusive and […]
In News Recently the International Anti-Corruption Day-2022 was organised by the CBI on ‘Anti-Corruption efforts – A sine qua non for Development and Security. About the Corruption Corruption refers to misusing public power for personal gain. It can be done by an elected politician, civil servant, journalist, administrator of a school, or anyone in authority. […]
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