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Snakebites in India

Context Recently, a report by the Kerala Forest department stated that Snakebites results in the highest number of human deaths nearly double that of wild elephants. About As per ICMR study India has seen an estimated 1.2 million (12 lakh) snakebite deaths from 2000 to 2019, an average of 58,000. India accounts for almost 50% […]

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. […]

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, […]

Privilege motion

In News A breach of privilege motion moved against senior BJP MLA and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Rajendra Rathore led to an uproar in the Rajasthan Assembly. About Privilege motion All Members of Parliament (MPs) enjoy rights and immunities, individually and collectively, so that they can discharge their duties and functions effectively.  Any instance […]

President’s Address

In News President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of Parliament for the first time after assuming the position in July 2022. Major Highlights of Speech  She lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, saying that it “respects honesty” and is “stable, fearless and decisive, and works to fulfill big dreams”.  By 2047, we have to […]

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. […]

SCO Film Festival

In News Recently, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival has  highlighted the diversity of India. About The SCO Film Festival is being organised to mark India’s Presidency at SCO . India’s goal of organising the festival is to showcase the diversity of films and various styles of film making from the SCO region. Aim: […]

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 […]

Finance Commission

In News The government will soon start the process of setting up the Sixteenth Finance Commission, with the Finance Ministry likely to notify the terms of references for the constitutional body. About  The terms of reference for the Sixteenth FC will be worked out after internal government deliberations steered by the Finance Ministry the first […]