Plea in SC calls for creation of a dedicated Ministry for senior citizens Sub : Schemes Sec : Vulnerable section Context:- A plea filed in the Supreme Court sought the establishment of a dedicated Ministry for Senior Citizens to address their unique and growing challenges. While recognizing the importance of the issue, the […]
Modi distributes 65 lakh property cards across 12 States and Union Territories Sub: Schemes Sec: Rural Dev Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards to rural families across 50,000 villages in 12 States and Union Territories under the SVAMITVA scheme. About the scheme: The SVAMITVA scheme (Survey of Villages […]
New app to promote battlefield tourism Sub : Schemes Sub : Tourism Context: A new initiative called the “Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan” app has been introduced to allow civilians to visit and explore significant battlefields along India’s borders. The app was launched on January 15, 2025, coinciding with Army Day Details about the initiative: […]
Rising Anger Among Denotified Tribes: Stagnating Schemes and Classification Hurdles Sub: Schemes Sec: Tribes Context: – Denotified, Semi-Nomadic, and Nomadic Tribes face growing frustration as the SEED scheme struggles to take off, caste certificates are denied in 29 states, and the 2017 Idate Commission’s recommendations remain unimplemented. About DNTs/NTs/SNTs During British colonial rule […]
Congress slams Centre for ‘prioritising’ Pariksha Pe Charcha over scholarships Sub: Schemes Sec: Sci Context: The Congress party sharply criticized the Narendra Modi government following a report that the Union government had stopped the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE), a scholarship program for meritorious students. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of […]
Bharatpol to aid in nabbing fugitive criminals ‘wherever they hide’: Home Minister Sub : Schemes Sec: Security Context :- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurated the BHARATPOL portal developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. What is Bharatpol? Bharatpol, launched on […]
Smart Classroom Initiative Spurs Enrolment and Enhances Learning Experience Sub : Schemes Sec: Msc Why in News A recent study conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, highlights the significant impact of smart classrooms under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM). The initiative has led to a 22% increase in student enrolment, […]
Why is strengthening fisheries extension services crucial? Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri Overview: India boasts a rich and diverse fisheries sector, which provides livelihoods to approximately three crore fishers and fish farmers. The national fish production has grown significantly, registering an 83% increase since 2013-14, reaching a record 175 lakh tons in 2022-23. The […]
Swadesh Darshan Scheme Sub : Schemes Sec: Tourism Why in News The Union Tourism Ministry has announced that a total of 76 projects under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme have been sanctioned, with 75 of them physically completed. The scheme, launched in 2014-15, has now been revamped as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 to promote sustainable […]
No-detention policy scrapped: How Punjab raised concerns over the policy years ago and re-introduced board exams for class 5 and class 8 students Sub : Schemes Sec: education Context: Centre has decided to scrap the no-detention policy in schools governed by it, including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. The new rules apply […]