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Why in the news? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will host the National Panchayat Awards 2024 to honor Panchayats excelling in rural development across various sectors, aligned with SDGs. Event Details: The National Panchayat Awards Conferment Ceremony 2024 will be held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR). The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Prime Minister launched Bima Sakhi Yojana to empower women with financial literacy, training, and employment opportunities through Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in Haryana’s Panipat. Overview of Bima Sakhi Yojana Launch: Recently unveiled by the Prime Minister in Panipat, Haryana. Objective: Empower women through financial literacy and employment opportunities. Target Group: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The POSHAN Scheme saw a 13.70% increase in material costs, reflecting inflation adjustments and reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing quality meals to school children. Overview of the POSHAN Scheme: Implementation: The Ministry of Education runs the centrally sponsored POSHAN Scheme. Objective: Aims to combat hunger and promote education among children. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Article 67(b) gains attention for outlining the Vice President’s removal process, emphasizing democratic accountability and balancing authority with flexibility in addressing misconduct or incapacity. Overview of Article 67(b): Article 67(b) of the Indian Constitution specifies the procedure for removing the Vice President, who also serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Diaspora Focus: A recent study in Gujarat’s Saurashtra peninsula uncovered Middle Paleolithic tools, challenging the coastal migration model of early human dispersal, and reinforcing the inland route theory. This finding adds to ongoing debates about human evolution and migration patterns across the Indian subcontinent. Introduction: Overview of Human Migration Theories Homo sapiens …
Read MoreCelebrating CLAT Success: Achievers of 2024-25 At Universal Pre-University College, excellence is not just a goal—it’s a tradition. We take immense pride in congratulating our students for their exceptional performance in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2024-25. Their remarkable achievements reflect the commitment of our students and faculty to academic success and holistic development. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court questioned the reliance on the outdated 2011 Census for the National Food Security Act, highlighting issues with ration distribution and the exclusion of eligible beneficiaries. Reliance on 2011 Census for NFSA: Advocate Prashant Bhushan argued that the National Food Security Act (NFSA) calculations are based on the outdated …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court addressed West Bengal’s appeal against a High Court ruling striking down inclusion of Muslim-majority castes in the OBC list, citing improper criteria. About SC on Reservation and Religion: The Supreme Court remarked that reservation should not be based on religion. It was hearing West Bengal’s appeal against a …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Star Tortoise faces conservation threats from habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, and urbanization. Recent findings highlight the species’ genetic diversity and the urgent need for protective measures. About the Indian Star Tortoise: A Unique Species The Indian Star Tortoise is a fascinating species endemic to the Indian subcontinent, known …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Reserve Bank of India launched MuleHunter.AI, an AI-based system, to detect mule accounts, strengthen financial security, and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations after successful pilot testing. MuleHunter.AI: Transforming Fraud Detection in Banking The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched MuleHunter.AI, an AI/ML-powered tool developed by the Reserve Bank …
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