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Momentum in India Cycles4Change Challenge

In News Recently, it has been highlighted that the India Cycles4Change challenge is beginning to gain momentum in Indian cities. Background With the rise of Covid-19 pandemic and resultant lockdown restrictions, cycling in India saw a huge rise in demand. The lockdown restrictions significantly affected the commuters of public transport, who saw cycling as a […]

COVID-19 and Impact on Children

In News The National Commission for Child Rights (NCPCR) submits data from states to the Supreme Court (SC) which shows over 9,000 children are affected by the pandemic. About The SC had directed the States and Union Territories to upload data on the number of affected children since March 2020 in the ‘Bal Swaraj’ portal […]

GST Council Meet

In News Recently, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has met after a gap of seven months due to the budget session and assembly elections. The GST Council met for the first time in the financial year 2021-22 and the last meeting was held in October 2020. Major Decisions Exemptions on Covid-related Supplies It […]

Online Education Amid Covid-19

In News The ongoing second wave of Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the countries in all possible ways and especially the education sector, confining students at home leaving long term impacts on them and their parents. Impact of Covid-19 on Education A sizable number of children will be deprived of formal education and will remain outside […]

Connected Commerce: NITI Aayog

In News Recently, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and Mastercard have released a report titled ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’. About the Report It is based on five roundtable discussions which were held in October and November 2020. It highlighted key issues and opportunities on policy and […]

MGNREGA Demand Rises

In News According to a recent study by the State Bank of India (SBI), the demand for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 2005 has increased. About the Increased Demand The demand has increased to 2.57 crore households, 92 per cent higher than 2020 and a record high for April […]

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has unveiled the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), almost three months after the Centre announced the plan. Background It was announced by the Prime Minister of India in January 2021 marking the five-year anniversary of the Startup India initiative. The PM, at the Startup […]

SARTHAQ

In News Recently, the Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education (SARTHAQ) has been released during a high-level meeting on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. About SARTHAQ It has been developed by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education through a consultative process with States/UTs […]

Durbar Move

In News Recently, the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has decided to shift only sensitive records from Jammu to Srinagar in the summer, breaking the century and a half old tradition of the Durbar Move. Traditional Durbar Move It is a bi-annual shifting of the Civil Secretariat and other offices of the […]

Vehicle Scrapping Policy

In News Recently, auto majors have welcomed the new vehicle scrappage policy, highlighting that it would encourage people to replace old vehicles and will also boost the automobile sector. About the Policy It was proposed in the Budget 2021- 22. It will be implemented in a phased manner by the Ministry of Road Transport and […]