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News Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pledged in her speech to announce the 2024 budget that a committee will examine India’s population growth to make sure the country is on track to reach the Viksit Bharat goal by 2047. Context India has become the most populous country in the world for the foreseeable future and it …
Read MoreSyllabus – GS 2: Development and Management of Social Sector/Health and Education Services. News There are issues regarding academic freedom regarding the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) rule requiring universities to display government logos. This is part of a larger pattern of government interference in higher education, diminishing universities’ ability to serve as forums for independent …
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: The government needs to identify the shortcomings in the existing programme if it wants to transform India from open defecation free to open defecation free-plus status by 2024-25 Source- The Hindu …
Read MoreNews This morning, Prime Minister gave the India Energy Week 2024 in Goa its official start, which represents a critical turning point in the nation’s dedication to developing its energy sector; The Prime Minister highlighted India’s historic energy investment and that said In order to guarantee affordable energy throughout the nation, India is investing in …
Read More@newsonair – FILE PICS News In the Lok Sabha’s debate on the ‘Motion of Thanks’ to the President’s speech during the joint sitting of the two Houses, the Prime Minister emphasized that during the next term of the NDA government, India’s economy will rise to become the third largest in the world. ‘Viksit Bharat’ Remarks …
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 MoreFocus: The government didn’t set disinvestment targets in the Interim Budget for 2024-25. This shift aims to adopt a broader approach to disinvestment beyond fiscal deficit management. Source: IE New Paradigm Highlighted: Disinvestment should focus on proper public enterprise management, not just fiscal deficit reduction. Strategic disinvestment and stake dilution through market listing are key …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
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