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Why in the News? Government e-Marketplace (GeM) achieves a milestone of two lakh crore in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) in less than eight months. Average GMV per day exceeds 850 crore rupees, showcasing substantial growth in the current fiscal year. Source: ET Government What is GeM? GeM, a National Public Procurement Portal, simplifies online procurement …
Read MoreWhy in the News? World Diabetes Day 2023: A Global Initiative for Health Awareness. Emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing diabetes worldwide. Source: Smile India Trust World Diabetes Day Establishment In 2007, the General Assembly designated November 14 as World Diabetes Day. Recognizing the global impact of diabetes and the need for heightened awareness …
Read MoreWhy in the News: European astronomers unveil the inaugural images from the Euclid space telescope. Source: Space.com The Euclid’s Mission: Euclid aims to unravel the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. Euclid prepares to construct a 3D map covering a third of the sky. Positioned at Lagrange point 2, Euclid joins NASA’s James Webb …
Read MoreWhy in the News: Government launched the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ on November 13, 2023. This pioneering web portal invites Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) nationwide to actively participate by submitting key data regularly. Source: MoHUA.gov.in Ministry Associated: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) Key Objectives: AAINA aims to establish a robust database of …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the PM PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) Development Mission on January 15, celebrated as JanJaatiya Gaurav Divas. Source: Wikipedia Key Objectives: The mission focuses on targeted schemes to uplift socially and economically disadvantaged Scheduled tribes. It aims to empower PVTGs by providing …
Read MoreRelevance: GS2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Tags: #IPC #CrPC #EvidenceAct #CriminalJusticeSystem #GenderBias #GS2 #UPSC Why in the News? The government plans to replace key criminal justice laws—IPC, CrPC, and IEA—with three proposed Bills: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (replacing IPC), Bharatiya …
Read MoreStructure of Answer Introduction · Mention the issue of gender disparities within the criminal justice system Body · Mention the reasons of Gender Disparities in the Criminal Justice System, give examples · Mention Reforms to Address Gender Discrimination, write Malimath committee recommendations. · Conclusion · Mention addressing gender disparities in the criminal justice system …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The government is contemplating a second phase of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), scheduled to conclude in March 2024. This proposed phase will specifically target the urban migrant poor, as per information gathered by The Indian Express. DAY-NULM 2.0 may focus on diverse occupational groups within cities, including …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The government has introduced a one percent interest rate rebate for divyang borrowers. This initiative falls under the National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC). Objective: The decision is part of an effort to enhance financial inclusion for persons with disabilities. Aims to foster economic empowerment among individuals with disabilities. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India voted in favor of the United Nations resolution condemning settlement activities in the “Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan.” The resolution received overwhelming support with 145 nations voting in favor, while seven countries voted against it, and 18 abstained from voting. 7 countries, including …
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