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Quota Norms For Promotions

In News Recently, the Central government submitted data regarding Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes quota in promotions in the Supreme Court (SC). Government’s Stand According to the data the total number in Group A, B and C categories in 19 ministries is 15.34% for SCs and 6.18% for STs. The figure includes reserved category candidates […]

Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme

In News Ministry of Textiles has approved the continuation of the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme with a total outlay of 160 crore rupees. The scheme will continue up to March 2026. About the Scheme Aim & Objectives: To create a world-class infrastructure that caters to the business needs of the local artisans and small […]

Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0

Context  Recently ,the Prime Minister of India launched Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 . The aim of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 is to make cities garbage-free while the Second Phase of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation is to make cities water secure. About  Swachh Bharat […]

Spin Scheme: KVIC

In Context The SPIN (Strengthening the Potential of India) scheme was recently launched by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to help potters become self-sufficient. SPIN scheme It is an initiative through which KVIC will make it easier for potters to obtain low-interest bank loans, allowing them to diversify their businesses and increase their […]

Kalaignar Urban Development Scheme

In News  The  Tamil Nadu government would implement the Kalaignar Urban Development Scheme at a cost of ?1,000 crores.  About  Under Kalaignar Urban Development Scheme, Infrastructure including a community hall, markets, modern libraries will be created in municipalities and town panchayats The urban employment scheme will be on the lines of the Mahatma Gandhi National […]

Report on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

In News  Recently, the department of agriculture and farmers welfare furnished the figures in its report on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture’s report.  Major Findings  For Farmers: Around 72.5 million farmers have benefited from the scheme between April 2016 and December 14, 2020.  Private companies profit: Private enterprises […]

Malnutrition in India

In News Recently, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development has informed Rajya Sabha that there were 927,606 severely acute malnourished children in India. Child Malnutrition Malnutrition, in all its forms, includes undernutrition (wasting, stunting, underweight), inadequate vitamins or minerals, overweight, obesity, and resulting diet-related noncommunicable diseases. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups […]

Reservation to Kapu Community in Andhra Pradesh

In News Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government has announced 10 percent reservation for the Kapu community and other Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Major Highlights The reservation has been provided for appointments in the initial posts and services in the State government in accordance with the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019. It will benefit Kapus who […]

Child Marriage Prevented in Odisha

In News Odisha has witnessed a sharp increase in the number of child marriages prevented over the past four years following increased awareness and better coordination among field-level staff. Data Analysis In 2017, 324 child marriages were stopped following the last-minute intervention from the community, NGOs and field-level officials. In 2018, the number grew marginally […]

One Nation One Ration Card’ Scheme

In News Recently, the Supreme court observed that all states must implement the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme. The Supreme court had asked the government to detail its schemes to provide food to migrant workers hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. About the Scheme It was rolled out by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food […]