Aquaculture farmers to sell produce on e-Santa Subject: Governance Context: Many aquaculture farmers in Andhra Pradesh are planning to update the details of their produce online and market their stocks through e-Santa. Concept: E-Santa: The term eSaNta depicts Electronic Solution for Augmenting NaCSA Farmers Trade in Aquaculture. National Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture (NaCSA) […]

    Startup India Showcase Platform Subject: Governance Context: 104 startups from different sectors have currently on boarded on the Startup India Showcase Platform. Concept: Startup India Showcase is an online discovery platform for the most promising startups of the country. These innovations span across various cutting-edge sectors such as Fintech, Entreprise Tech, Social Impact, […]

    Live-streaming court proceedings crucial for dissemination of information: CJI Subject: Governance Context: Formalising live-streaming of court proceedings is crucial for dissemination of information. The spread of information is sacrosanct to free speech, Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana said. Concept: Background Recently, the Supreme Court has released the Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming […]

    Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) Subject : Governance Context : Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government has issued orders for implementation of 10 per cent EWS reservation in all government recruitments henceforth. Concept : The order is in accordance with The Constitution (103rd) Amendment Act 2019 that provides for the creation of the […]

    Bail orders will be sent instantly to jail authorities: SC Subject: Governance Context: The Chief Justice of India has announced FASTER scheme to cut delays in release from jail. Concept: In the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court has made concerted moves to de-congest prisons. The court turned a humanitarian eye […]

    Simpler drone rules in the offing Subject: Governance Context : Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has released the updated – The Drone Rules, 2021 for public consultation. The Drone Rules, 2021 will replace the UAS Rules 2021 (released on 12 March 2021). Concept: Draft Drone Rules, 2021: The number of forms to be […]

    Constitution of an Expert Committee on Longevity Finance Subject : Governance Context : Recently, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has constituted an Expert Committee to develop a Longevity Finance Hub in GIFT IFSC. Concept : The committee is tasked to recommend approach towards development of Longevity Finance Hub and provide road […]

    U.P.’s new population policy keeps all sections in mind: Adityanath Subject : Governance Context : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the State’s population policy for 2021-2030. Concept : The new policy aims at decreasing the total fertility rate from 2.7 to 2.1 by 2026 and 1.7 by 2030, increase modern contraceptive […]

    Nominate inspiring individuals for Padma awards: Narendra Modi Subject : Governance Context : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to nominate their choice of persons, who are doing exceptional work at the grassroots, for Padma awards Concept : The Padma Awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day (26th […]

    Rajasthan’s education guidelines irk NCPCR Subject : Governance Context : National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has pulled up the Rajasthan government for its new guidelines on elementary education. Concept : NCPCR said the new guidelines “violate” the Right to Education Act of 2009 and deny children from economically weaker sections […]