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16Nov 2023

PRADHAN MANTRI PVTG DEVELOPMENT MISSION

Why 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 …

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13Nov 2023

HOW THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM CAN SERVE WOMEN BETTER

  Relevance: 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 …

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13Nov 2023

Q Examine the gender disparities within the criminal justice system that disproportionately affect women. Suggest reforms to address these discriminatory challenges. (250 words)

Structure 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 …

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13Nov 2023

URBAN LIVELIHOOD MISSION ENDING MARCH 2024 PAVES WAY FOR 2.0

Why 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 …

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13Nov 2023

INTEREST RATE REBATE FOR DIVYANG BORROWERS

Why 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. …

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13Nov 2023

INDIA SUPPORTS UN RESOLUTION ON CONDEMNING ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS

Why 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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13Nov 2023

33RD WORLD ANIMAL HEALTH CONFERENCE SET TO TAKE PLACE IN NEW DELHI

Why in the News? The 33rd Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific is set to commence in New Delhi. Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, will inaugurate the four-day conference from November 13th to 16th. Key Figures’ Active Participation: Participation from the …

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13Nov 2023

INDIA AS GLOBAL PLAYER IN DEFENCE SECTOR

Why in the News? Prime Minister celebrated Diwali at Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh. He expresses the necessity of protecting India’s borders, likening the role of soldiers to the safeguarding presence of the Himalayas. He applauds soldiers for their role in various humanitarian efforts, including evacuations in earthquake-hit areas and response during other calamities. Reduction in …

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13Nov 2023

LET US PROHIBIT UNSAFE CRACKERS IN ALL STATES

    LET US PROHIBIT UNSAFE CRACKERS IN ALL STATES Relevance: GS3– Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Tags: #Pollution #Crackers #GS1 #GS3 #UPSC Why in the News? The Supreme Court declared that limitations on firecrackers extend beyond the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and are applicable nationwide, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to regulate …

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11Nov 2023

DEEP-SEA CRUSTACEAN DISCOVERIES OFF INDIA’S COAST

Why in the News? An ongoing biodiversity study of deep-sea crustaceans along the Indian coast has led to remarkable discoveries of a previously unknown family, two new genera, and four new species of millimetre-sized crustacean parasites. Source: The Hindu   The Uranoscopicolaidae Family:   A groundbreaking revelation is the identification of a new family of …

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