NAMAMI GANGE Subject: Governance Context: Namami Gange: Massive Scientific and Community based programs launched on World Wetland Day 2021. Concept: Namami Gange Programme: It an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as a ‘Flagship Programme’ in June 2014. It seeks to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution and conservation and rejuvenation of […]

    APPOINTMENT OF CBI DIRECTOR Subject:  Governance Context: Gujarat cadre IPS officer Praveen Sinha, currently Additional Director of the CBI, was appointed as its interim chief. Concept: The Centre has initiated the process of new appointment. It has drawn a panel of eligible officers belonging to 1984 to 1986 batches. Director of CBI Director, […]

    NITI AAYOG COMPOSITION Subject : Governance Context : Amid Covid-19 vaccination drive, the NITI Aayog may soon call the next meeting of its governing council to discuss the issue of vaccine management in states. Concept : Composition of NITI Aayog: Chairperson: Prime Minister of India as the Chairperson. Governing Council comprising the Chief […]

    PRAGATI Subject: Governance Context: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will chair the 32nd interaction through PRAGATI- the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. Concept: Prime Minister had launched the multi-purpose and multi-modal governance platform PRAGATI on 25th March 2015. PRAGATI is an integrating and interactive platform, aimed at addressing the […]