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National Water Security Initiative Launched for Sustainability Why in the News ? Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil launched the National Water Security Initiative in New Delhi, focusing on MGNREGA fund allocation for water conservation to ensure rural development and sustainable water management. This initiative comes at a time …
Read MoreESIC Launches SPREE 2025 for Inclusive Development and Coverage Why in the News? The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched SPREE 2025 during its 196th meeting in Shimla, offering a one-time opportunity for unregistered employers and employees to join the ESI scheme without retrospective penalties or inspections. This initiative aligns with the government’s focus on …
Read MoreOBC CERTIFICATES FOR SINGLE MOTHERS’ CHILDREN Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Governance and Social justice Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a petition seeking OBC certification for children of single mothers, challenging Delhi’s current policy that restricts such certificates to paternal lineage. The case raises important questions …
Read MoreTHE THALI INDEX AND INDIA’S FOOD SUBSIDY REFORM Syllabus: GS-3: India Economy and development Food Security Why in the News? A recent analysis of India’s household consumption expenditure survey (2023–24), juxtaposed with the ‘Thali Index’, has revealed significant gaps between poverty estimates and actual food consumption affordability. Despite optimistic poverty data from SBI and the …
Read MoreAyushman Vay Vandana Cards Launched for Delhiites Why in the News ? Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta are launching Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards in New Delhi today. The scheme offers a ₹5 lakh health cover to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, ensuring expanded healthcare access. About …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Delhi recently became the 28th legislature to adopt the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), advancing India’s push towards digitized legislative procedures. NeVA enhances efficiency, transparency, and accessibility, reducing paper usage and promoting eco-friendly governance across states and union territories. Key Features & Benefits NeVA is a member-centric, device-neutral platform designed for MLAs, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? PM Narendra Modi’s first decision after taking office for the third term: authorizing the release of ₹20,000 crore to 93 million farmers under the PM-Kisan scheme. The scheme has so far transferred over ₹3 trillion to farmers’ bank accounts since its launch in February 2019. About Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office for the third consecutive term on June 10. The new Union Cabinet’s first decision was to assist in constructing three crore more houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). source:geeksforgeeks About the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): Launch: Initiated in 2015 by Prime Minister …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Pralhad Joshi, as the new food and consumer affairs minister, aims to curb food inflation and manage PDS costs. Measures include increasing pulse production, offloading rice stocks, liberalizing onion exports, and adjusting edible oil import duties. source:medium About Public Distribution System (PDS): Establishment: Indian food security system under the Ministry of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The newly formed government plans to approve 2 crore additional houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) with a 50% increase in assistance per beneficiary. This approval is part of the government’s first 100-day agenda, aiming to extend the existing scheme which has already sanctioned 2.95 crore houses since 2016, …
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