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Mid-day Meal Scheme

In News Recently, as per a study commissioned by the Karnataka government there is clear evidence of significant improvement in the growth of children who are given eggs as part of mid-day meals.  About the recent study  Currently, eggs are served under the mid-day meal or PM Poshan scheme in seven Karnataka districts, while the […]

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

In News On 9 August, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is marked every year. International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples About:  The day is celebrated globally on 9 August.  It marks the date of the inaugural session of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982.  This year’s theme:  The Role […]

PESA Act

In News Recently, the PESA Act was in the news regarding its implementation in Gujrat. PESA & tribal population in Gujarat Gujarat notified the State PESA Rules in January 2017.  It was applicable in 4,503-gram sabhas under 2,584 village panchayats in 53 tribal talukas in 14 districts. Gujarat is among the 10 states that have […]

Culture of “Freebies” in electoral politics.

Context In recent weeks, several arms of our polity have expressed concern over the culture of “freebies” in electoral politics.  Views on Freebies  The prime minister, in a thinly disguised attempt to delegitimize welfare announcements by political opponents, has called for an end to the “revdi” culture.  The prime minister invoked the “revdi culture” to […]

Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)

Context  The government is working on to develop a “technology solution”, where grievances on social media platforms can be suo motu registered on the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for action by the authorities concerned. About Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) It is an online platform available to the […]

New START Treaty

In News  Recently, Russia suspended  inspection under the new START treaty over western sanctions. About New START Treaty Treaty Structure: It is Treaty between the United States of America  It is a treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms. It  enhances U.S. national security by placing verifiable limits on […]

One District One Product (ODOP)

In News The Ministry of Commerce and Industry unveiled a digital version of ODOP gift catalogue. About ODOP initiative: It was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and socio-cultural growth, and create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas.  The scheme aims to turn every […]

Palestine – Israel Ceasefire

In News Recently, a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants took effect in a bid to end nearly three days of violence that killed dozens of Palestinians and disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands of Israelis in Gaza. Recent conflict The flare-up was the worst fighting between Israel and Gaza militant groups since Israel […]

Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill

In Context Recently, the Lok 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 Act, 2001 promotes energy efficiency and conservation.   It provides for the regulation of energy consumption by equipment, appliances, buildings, and industries. Key provisions of […]

US-China Tensions over Taiwan

In News : Recently United States House Speaker and senior Democratic Party politician Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan.  More In News  The United Nations does not recognise Taiwan as a separate country; in fact, only 13 countries around the world — mainly in South America, the Caribbean, Oceania, and the Vatican — do. The US has […]