• India Post in Mumbai cooperated with Tata Memorial Center to issue a special issue on World Cancer Day (February 4). The goal is to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and urging governments to take…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: Monetary Policy Committee Mains level: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth. Context: • The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has expectedly left benchmark interest rates unchanged in order to…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: National Rail Plan Mains level: Government Budgeting. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context: • The fiscal year 2020-21 has been an extraordinary one were huge expectations from the Union Budget regarding stimulus…
Mains Paper 2: International Relations Prelims level: India-EU trade pact Mains level: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Context: • After its invitation to British Prime Minister and arch-Brexiteer Boris Johnson…
• “Nai Roshni”, a scheme for Leadership Development of Minority Women by Ministry of Minority affairs is being implemented across India. About: • Its aims are to empower and instill confidence in women by providing knowledge, tools and techniques for…
• According to a report by Association for Democratic Reforms (NGO), from 1,112 such parties in 2010, number of registered unrecognised political parties (RUPP) has increased to 2,301 in 2019. • There are 2,360 political parties registered with Election Commission…
• The government has introduced Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata (HSS) Yojana for the welfare of handloom weavers. About: • The scheme was launched in 2015-16 and was renamed Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata Yojana in December 2016. • The scheme was introduced to…
