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PM SHRI schools scheme

In News  Recently ,it has been highlighted that the success of the PM SHRI schools scheme will depend on the quality of educators. About PM SHRI schools scheme The Union Cabinet approved the ‘PM Schools for Rising India’ (PM SHRI) scheme to turn existing government schools into model schools . It  will showcase all components […]

Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

Context The Supreme Court appointed a former Judge L. Nageswara Rao, to take over the process of amending the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) ‘s constitution, preparing its electoral rolls, and conducting elections to its executive body. Issue The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a final warning to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to “resolve its governance […]

4 Years of Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)

In News Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) completes four years. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) completes one year. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PM-JAY) About: The scheme was launched in September 2018 and recommended by the National Health Policy 2017, to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It is a […]

Group of Four (G4) on UNSC Reform

In News India’s External Affairs Minister met with his counterparts from Germany, Brazil and Japan under The Group of Four (G4) banner. More about the news G4 met on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss issues related to the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). […]

Child Mortality

In Context India has achieved significant landmarks in the reduction of Child Mortality as per the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2020. Report highlights Since 2014, the country has been witnessing a progressive reduction in  Infant Mortality Rate,  Neonatal Mortality Rate, and  Under-five Mortality Rate  Infant Mortality Rate  Infant Mortality Rate has registered a two-point […]

Freeing the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI)

In News  The recent investigative series in The Indian Express indicates a continuing bias in the functioning of the  Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI)and the Enforcement Directorate(ED) Despite several observations made by the Supreme Court of India (SC) against the inefficient functioning of the CBI nothing has happened to improve the situation.  About CBI It is […]

Sparsh Initiative

In News  The Defence Accounts Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank, to onboard them as Service Centres under the System for Pension Administration (Raksha) (SPARSH) initiative, across more than 14,000 branches throughout India. About SPARSH  It is a web-based system for processing the pension claims and crediting […]

Article 192 (2) of the Constitution

In News Recently, the Election Commission (EC) has turned down Jharkhand Chief Minister’s request to disclose its opinion shared with the state Governor in the disqualification matter against him. About Article 192 (2) Any communication between the EC and a Governor is “privileged” under Article 192 (2) of the Constitution and revealing it before an […]

Kyrgyzstan-­Tajikistan Conflict

In News Recently, nearly 100 people have been killed and scores injured in violent border clashes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. More about the news Image Courtesy: aa About: A ceasefire, brokered by Russia, was recently agreed upon after the clashes. The two landlocked countries share a 1,000-km long border, a large part of which is […]

Live Streaming of Supreme Court Proceedings

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) in a full court decided to live stream its proceedings in crucial Constitution Bench cases. Key Points Background:   The decision comes nearly four years after a plea was made in the interest of transparency. The first steps towards the decision were taken in 2018. A three-judge Bench […]