In News The government published a draft data policy for public consultation, which says all data collected, generated, and stored by every government ministry and department will be open and shareable barring certain exceptions. Features of the Draft Indian Data Council (IDC) and India Data Office (IDO): It prescribes that a regulatory authority called the […]
In News Model laws on asylum and refugees that were drafted by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) decades ago but not implemented by the government could be revised by an expert committee. About the Bill The Bill lays down comprehensive criteria for recognising asylum seekers and refugees and prescribes specific rights and duties accruing […]
In News The Government has approved the scheme of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) for continuation till 31.03.2026. It has been envisaged to support around 1600 projects under the new phase of the scheme. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Scheme About: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) launched in October 2013. The Centrally Sponsored […]
In News Recently, the Cabinet approved the continuation of the Capacity Development (CD) Scheme till 31.03.2026, with outlay of ?3179 crores. About The CD Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme of MoSPI. Objective: To augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling the availability of credible and timely official statistics. It comprises two […]
In News Recently, the Karnataka High Court delivered a judgment striking down major portions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021. The amendment was introduced by the State government to ban online gambling and skill-based gaming platforms like rummy, poker and fantasy sports that involved any wagering or risking of money on an uncertain event. […]
In Context The National Health Authority (NHA) is working to integrate the database of Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 beneficiaries with the National Food Security Act (NFSA) portal so that beneficiaries can seek information regarding their entitlements under the AB PM-JAY using their ration card number. Major Points NHA has collaborated with various ministries implementing […]
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 […]
In News Atal Tunnel has officially been certified by the World Book of Records as the ‘World’s Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 Feet’. World Book of Records, UK, is an organisation that catalogues and verifies extraordinary records across the world with authentic certification. About Atal Tunnel Atal Tunnel is the longest highway single-tube tunnel above […]
In News The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new partnership under the SAMRIDH initiative. NITI Aayog: Policy think tank of the GOI, established in 2015 via an executive resolution by replacing Planning Commission to achieve Cooperative Federalism. AIM: Flagship initiative set up by the […]
In Context The Supreme Court stated that instead of assuring rapid state intervention for protecting women against cruelty by her husband, Section 498A is increasingly being used to settle personal scores against in-laws. Background In a case filed by a woman against her in-laws alleging mental harassment and terminating her pregnancy, SC said that with […]
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