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Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): Balancing Reform with Financial Responsibility Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy Introduction of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): The Central Government has introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to address the concerns of government employees regarding pension security. The scheme integrates features of both the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Parliament’s Role in CAG Report Scrutiny Sub: Polity Sec: National body Context: The Supreme Court recently quashed charges against a Karnataka-based private firm accused of the illegal sale of coal rejects, highlighting that reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) are subject to scrutiny by Parliament. The case involved […]
NTCA’s Directive for Relocation of Forest Dwellers from Tiger Reserves: A Controversy Sub: Env Sec: Env legislation Why This Article is in the News The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has recently mandated the relocation of nearly 4 lakh forest dwellers from 54 tiger reserves. This large-scale displacement is intended to ensure that […]
Tanager-1: NASA’s New Satellite for Tracking Methane Emissions Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector NASA, in collaboration with several organizations, has recently launched Tanager-1, a satellite designed to monitor methane and carbon dioxide emissions from space. This launch, which took place aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, highlights the growing focus on tracking greenhouse […]
India’s Space Sector Contributes ₹20000 Crore to GDP Over the Last Decade Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why This Article Is in the News India’s space sector has garnered significant attention due to its substantial contributions to the national economy, as highlighted during the National Space Day ( 23rd Aug) celebrations. The event […]
Implement school safety guidelines, Centre tells States Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: In view of protests over the alleged sexual assault of two four-year-old girls at a school in Badlapur near Mumbai, the Union Education Ministry has directed all States and Union Territories to implement its guidelines to ensure safety and […]
PM Wani revival: Trai proposes reduction in high Internet costs by telcos Sub: Schemes Sec: Awareness in IT Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) proposed reduction in broadband connection rates charged by telcos and Internet service providers (ISPs) from public data offices (PDOs) under the PM Wani programme. The proposal by […]
I&B Ministry to support finalists of audio-visual contest Sub: Schemes Sec: Msc Context: The Union government will promote finalists of ‘Create in India Challenge-Season 1’ in the areas of animation, filmmaking, gaming, music, and visual arts, on global platforms, said the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. 25 events will be organised as part of […]
‘Misleading, marketing gimmick’: FSSAI announces curbs on dairy products being labelled as A2 Sub: Sci Sec: Food Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has labelled the marketing of dairy products as ‘A2’ as misleading, stating that it does not conform to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI […]
What is ‘Rail Force One’, the train PM Modi took from Poland to Ukraine? Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: On August 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, by train from Poland, a method used by global leaders since Ukraine’s airspace closed after Russia’s invasion in February 2022. The […]