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Syllabus: GS 2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable section of the society. GS 3: Employment and Mobalization of resources. Why in the News? The draft Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, aims to provide social security and welfare measures for gig workers. It follows Rajasthan’s similar legislation, highlighting the growing recognition of …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 1: Indian Society – Role of women and women’s organisations, population issues, poverty and development challenges, urbanisation, its problems, and GS 2: Responsibilities and functions of the Union and the States, challenges and issues related to the federal structure, separation of powers, dispute resolution mechanisms, and GS 2: The role of the judiciary …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues related to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances to local levels, and cooperative GS 3: Economic Development Government Budgeting, and issues related to resource mobilisation, taxation, and federal finance. Why in the News? Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that June 25 will be observed as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas to commemorate the imposition of Emergency in 1975. The day is intended to honour those who endured hardships during the Emergency and highlight the consequences of disregarding the Constitution. source:medium Historical Context and Significance of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? NABARD announced an Agri-SURE fund for start-ups and rural enterprises. Initial corpus: ₹750 crore, managed by Nabventures, NABARD’s subsidiary. source:fertilizerindia About “Agri-SURE” : The “Agri-SURE” fund by NABARD promotes sustainable agriculture growth. Managed by NABVENTURES, NABARD’s subsidiary. Supports innovative agricultural solutions for immediate and long-term growth. About National Bank for Agriculture …
Read MoreWhy in the news? SC criticises ED, insists PMLA arrests based on evidence. Questions ED’s inconsistent arrest policy, calls for fairness. Section 19(1) of PMLA grants ED significant arrest powers, and must uphold constitutional rights. source:gbu About Prevention of Money Laundering Act(PMLA): Objective: Prevent money laundering and confiscate illicitly obtained property. Enforcement: Managed by Enforcement …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against two individuals, including a Libya-based terrorist, in connection with an IS terror conspiracy in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad). The accused, Mohammed Zoheb Khan, arrested in February, and Libya-based Mohammed Shoeb Khan, are charged with promoting IS’s anti-India agenda. They are …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court criticised the frequent use of bail stays by higher courts, emphasising the threat to personal liberty and due process. Justice A.S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted the shocking trend of staying reasoned bail orders from trial courts. Source:medium About Bail: Origin: Old French verb ‘bailer’ meaning ‘to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Kerala and Uttarakhand secured the highest scores (79 each) in NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2023-24. India’s SDG score improved to 71 in 2023-24 from 66 in 2020-21, driven by progress in poverty reduction, economic growth, and climate action. Bihar had the lowest score at 57 points, followed by Jharkhand with …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The fertiliser industry advocates for deregulating non-subsidised fertilisers as a preliminary step before addressing politically sensitive urea and Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS). Water-soluble fertilisers serve as a model for successful deregulation efforts. Source: HT About Water-soluble fertilizers: Water-soluble fertilizers dissolve easily in water, allowing nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to …
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