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Why in the News? The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) plans to introduce a credit system to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This system aims to establish academic equivalence between vocational and general education, facilitating mobility between the two systems. Source: ToI Proposed Changes by the CBSE Subcommittee: The proposed changes …
Read MoreFocus: Panchayat Revenue Sources About Panchayat Revenue Sources: Only 1% of panchayats’ revenue was generated internally, with the majority sourced from grants by the Central and State governments. Central government grants contributed 80% of the revenue, while State government grants accounted for 15%. Source: TH About Panchayats The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, known as …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Uttarakhand Assembly is set to pass the State’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during its ongoing session. Source: Edumound Aim and Purpose of UCC: A UCC aims to establish uniform laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance across religions. The proposed UCC in Uttarakhand focuses on …
Read MoreAbout Ergosphere: Definition: The ergosphere is a unique region outside the event horizon of rotating black holes, offering the potential to extract matter and energy. Formation: Created when massive stars collapse into black holes, leaving behind a core where the laws of physics break down, forming a gravitational singularity. Features: Objects entering the event horizon …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran emphasizes the need for fiscal policy to adapt as the economy gains momentum. Recommends periodic reviews of reforms like Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) for effectiveness. Source: Medium Key Highlights: Emphasizes counter-cyclical fiscal policies to tackle economic downturns and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2 : India and its Neighborhood- Relations Focus: The Iran-Pakistan conflict adds another layer to the already volatile West Asia region. Historical baggage, proxy wars, and internal pressures fuel tensions. China’s neutrality and India’s strategic position add further complexity. Source: Essanews What is the Issue? Iran and Pakistan’s relationship deteriorated due to recent …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS3: Inclusive Growth and its associated problems; The Indian economy and its planning, resource mobilisation, growth, development, and employment-related challenges. Primary Point: The World Economic Forum is widely covered by media outlets, which repeats the growth-centric narratives that world leaders promote. It is noteworthy that Indian policymakers set lofty economic goals, aiming to make their country …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS3: Modifications to Industrial Policy and Their Impact on Industrial Development. Primary News: The 10-year review by the Finance Ministry outlines India’s economic growth trajectory and projects a strong GDP expansion of almost 7% in 2024–2025. The editorial emphasises that in order to maintain this growing pace, governmental interventions and ongoing efforts are required. Prospects …
Read MoreReference: GS 2 – Education Why in the News? There exists a disparity between the knowledge acquired by students in Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) and the skills required for employability. HEIs should take on a more proactive role in bridging this gap by facilitating connections between students and future career opportunities. About Micro-credentials Micro-credentials offer …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in News: PM Modi launches new rooftop solar power scheme. Source- The Mint Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s interim Budget address emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious plan to provide solar power to one …
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