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Parasnath Parvat Subject : Art and Culture Context: Jains across the states are protesting against the Jharkhand government decision to change the status of the hill from a “place of pilgrimage” to a “religious tourist destination”. Parasnath Hill The Parasnath Hills are a range of hills located in the Giridih district of Jharkhand, […]
State Control over Hindu Temples Subject: Polity Powers of state in managing religious affairs Article 25(2) grants power to the State to enact law on two distinct aspects. Article 25(2)(a) empowers the state to regulate “economic, financial, political or other secular activities which may be associated with religious practice”. Article 25(2)(b) enables the […]
Unemployment Subject :Economy Context: Unemployment rate in the country has zoomed to a high of 8.3 per cent in December, the highest in 2022, according to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). The unemployment rate in November was at 8 per cent, while in September it was the lowest at 6.43 per cent and was at the second highest level during the year at 8.28 per cent in August, the CMIE data stated. While the urban unemployment rate was at 10 per cent during the last month of 2022, rural joblessness stood at 7.5 per cent during December Among the States, unemployment continued to be the highest in Haryana at 37.4 per cent in December, followed by Rajasthan at 28.5 per cent, Delhi 20.8 per cent, Bihar 19.1 per cent and Jharkhand 18 per cent. Periodic Labour Force Survey- It is India’s first computer-based survey launched by the NSO in 2017. It essentially maps the state of employment […]
Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) Subject :Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monday said State Bank of India, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank continue to remain Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs). Concept : D-SIB means that the bank is too big to fail. According to the RBI, some banks become systemically […]
Demonetisation decision gets Supreme Court Seal Subject : Economy Context: The Supreme Court upheld the government’s 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 by a 4:1 majority. More about the news: In its majority 4:1 judgment of the five judge bench of Justices S Abdul Nazeer, B R […]
Government proposes policy on online gaming and ban on online betting ads on social media platform Subject: Polity Context: Recently, the Central government has proposed amendments to ‘The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, to regulate online gaming sector in India. More about the news: The proposal aimed […]
MHA panel to explore ways to protect Ladakh culture and language Subject: Art and Culture Context: Recently, The Ministry of Home Affairs had formed a high-powered committee to discuss measures to protect Ladakh’s unique culture and language. More about the news: The committee will be headed by Minister of State for Home Affairs, […]
Indian Rhinoceros Subject: Environment Context: Assam Chief Minister has recently announced that no rhinos were poached in the state in 2022. More about Indian Rhinoceros The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is found only in the Brahmaputra valley, parts of North Bengal, and parts of southern Nepal. It has a single black horn that […]
The Prajjwala Challenge Subject :Government schemes Context: The Prajjwala Challenge was launched by Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Shri. Shailesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi yesterday. Concept: To invite ideas, solutions and actions that can transform rural economy, the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has launched the Prajjwala Challenge. […]
Eco Parks Subject :Government schemes Context: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Coal Ministry to develop Eco-Parks on reclaimed land and to promote mine tourism eight eco-parks have been constructed recently in different parts of the country and two more such parks will be completed in 2022-23. Concept: An ecological park […]