05Aug 2024

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SUPREME COURT REVISITS SUB-QUOTA RESERVATION POLICIES.

Why in the news? The Supreme Court’s verdict on sub-quota reservations allows state-specific classifications within SC/ST categories, challenging previous homogeneity notions and sparking debates on caste-based reservation policies and representation. source:slideshare About SC Judgment on Sub-Quota: Supreme Court’s 2024 verdict in State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh allows sub-classification within SC/ST reservations. A seven-judge Constitution …

05Aug 2024

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RAJASTHAN INTRODUCES BILL TO REGULATE COACHING CENTRES STATEWIDE

Why in the news? Rajasthan introduces a bill to regulate coaching centres amid rising student suicides, aiming to improve supervision, enforce registration, and limit study hours. source:medium Draft Bill Proposals Rajasthan government introduces the Rajasthan Coaching Centre (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2024. Two-tier administrative system: state-level and district-level authorities. Mandatory registration of coaching centres with …

05Aug 2024

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DIGITAL RUPEE: BENEFITS, CHALLENGES, AND GLOBAL COMPARISONS

Why in the news? India’s digital rupee pilot explores CBDCs’ potential to enhance financial inclusion, digital payments, and cross-border transactions amid adoption challenges. source:scribd Digital Rupee Overview: India, led by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot for a digital rupee in late 2022. Two types of CBDC …

05Aug 2024

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MGNREGS: STATES FALL BEHIND IN PAYING UNEMPLOYMENT AID

Syllabus: GS-2: Issues relating to Poverty Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Focus: Recent reports indicate that states have significantly fallen behind in disbursing unemployment allowances under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), with only ₹90,000 released in 2023-24. This …

05Aug 2024

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HIGH INFLATION MAY HALT RATE CUTS

Syllabus: GS 3: Monetary Policy GS 3: Indian Economy Why in the News? The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee is meeting from August 6 to 8, 2024, to decide on the repo rate, expected to remain unchanged at 6.5% due to high inflation concerns. Source: RBI Introduction The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain …

05Aug 2024

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A FOUR-POINT ACTION PLAN FOR INDIA’S INVESTMENT CHARTER

Syllabus: GS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth. Investment Models. Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for an “investment-friendly charter” during the Niti Aayog meeting aims to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) in India. This initiative comes in response to India’s …

05Aug 2024

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INDIA TO INVITE GLOBAL BIDS TO TRADE IN ITS OIL RESERVES

Relevance GS Paper 2: International Relations Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS Paper 3: Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context India is set to move to …

05Aug 2024

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ANALYSIS OF BUDGET 2024: IMPACTS ON INDIA’S RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPE

Syllabus: GS-3– Budget 2024, Economic development , Research and development in the field of Science and Technology Focus : This article examines the implications of India’s Budget 2024 on research and development (R&D), particularly in science and technology. It discusses the government’s focus on advanced technology missions and commercialization of research while addressing concerns about …

04Aug 2024

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PROCESS OF LITIGATION FREQUENTLY BECOMES A PUNISHMENT: CJI

Why in the News? Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud highlighted the burdensome nature of prolonged litigation, emphasizing the need for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. The remarks were made during the commemoration of the week-long Special Lok Adalat at the Supreme Court. The CJI stressed the importance of Lok Adalats in providing a forum for …

04Aug 2024

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MYANMAR REBEL GROUP ‘CAPTURES’ REGIONAL MILITARY HEADQUARTERS

Why in the News? Myanmar’s National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) claims to have captured a regional military command. The capture marks a significant blow to the junta’s control in the region. The conflict in Myanmar continues to escalate, affecting regional stability. The MNDAA’s offensive highlights ongoing resistance against the military junta. Details of the Topic …

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