Controversy Surrounds Dropped Couplet from Jyotiba Phule Memorial Sub : Schemes Sec: Health Why in News A political controversy erupted after a key line referring to the word ‘Shudra’ from Jyotiba Phule’s seminal work Shetkaryacha Asud was omitted from an inscription at the newly inaugurated Phule memorial in Nasik. Memorial: Inaugurated by CM […]
Odisha’s Rising Construction Worker Registrations Amid Employment Challenges Sub : Schemes Sec: Economy Significant Increase in Registrations with OBCWWB: Over 42.66 lakh people have registered as construction workers with the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (OBCWWB). Almost every daily wage earner in Odisha is now identifying as a construction worker. […]
With new scheme, sun shines on rooftop solar installations Sub : Schemes Sec: Economy Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited solar panels installed under PM Muft Bijli Solar Yojana in Gujarat. About PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Solar Yojana (PMSY): It is a central government initiative to encourage the adoption of rooftop solar […]
India’s per capita health expense jumped 82% in the last decade: National Health Accounts Estimates Sub : Schemes Sec: health National Health Accounts Estimates for India 2021-22: NHA estimates are released annually by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Estimates provide a systematic description of the financial flows in India’s health […]
Panel set up to develop repairability index Sub: Schemes Sec: Economy Context: The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) announced the formation of a committee of experts to develop a robust framework for a Repairability Index. This initiative aims to help consumers compare and choose electronics based on how easily they can be repaired, […]
Slow Progress in Legacy Waste Management under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 Sub : Schemes Sec: Env Why in News The Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, launched to manage legacy waste in urban areas, has shown sluggish progress, with only 16% of identified dumpsites remediated. This raises concerns about effective waste management strategies and environmental […]
Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0: Lower settlement for those filing by Dec. 31 Sub: Schemes Sec: Eco Context: The Income Tax Department has set a deadline of December 31 to file declaration under Vivad Se Vish was 2.0 scheme. Vivad se Vishwas scheme: Launched by: Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance Objective: To provide […]
Innovative Projects in PM Surya Ghar Yojana: Blockchain, Smart Materials, and More Sub : Schemes Sec: Economy Why in News The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has introduced a ₹500-crore sub-component for innovative projects under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The initiative aims to boost novel solutions in rooftop […]
Why two dozen top scientists have expressed concern over the country’s flagship science awards Sub: Schemes Sec: Sci Context: A group of scientists some of whom were involved in the selection process for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, alleged that the names of three scientists were removed from the list submitted by the panel. […]
Govt. to frame social security norms for gig workers Sub: Schemes Sec: Vulnerable Context: The Centre is set to introduce a social security policy for gig workers within a few months, aiming to provide mandatory benefits like life insurance and maternity benefits. Details: Labour ministry will form a dedicated committee to deliberate with […]