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11Jan 2025

Z-Morh Tunnel Enhances Year-Round Kashmir-Ladakh Connectivity

Why in the news? The Z-Morh Tunnel, spanning 6.5 km, ensures all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, vital for civilian and military access. It addresses challenges posed by heavy snowfall and avalanches, boosting national defense and infrastructure. Importance for Connectivity All-Weather Access: Provides year-round connectivity to Sonamarg, which is inaccessible during winter due to snow …

28Dec 2024

Dr. Manmohan Singh’s Economic Vision and Legacy

Syllabus: GS-1: Important Personalities GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Focus: Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, remains a key figure in India’s economic transformation, particularly for his role in liberalizing the economy in the 1990s. His legacy is often revisited due to his visionary ideas on economic reforms, inequality, and public policy. Early …

12Dec 2024

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Nehru’s Economic Policies And Their Long-Term Impact

Syllabus: GS-2: Post-independence Consolidation of India Focus: Arvind Panagariya’s The Nehru Development Model critiques Jawaharlal Nehru’s economic vision and its long-term impacts on India’s growth. Panagariya argues that Nehru’s policies, rooted in socialism and heavy industry, stunted the country’s economic potential. His focus on state-led development, nationalization, and central planning hindered India’s progress in crucial …

11Dec 2024

Empowering Women: Bima Sakhi Yojana Launched Nationwide

Why in the news? The Prime Minister launched Bima Sakhi Yojana to empower women with financial literacy, training, and employment opportunities through Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in Haryana’s Panipat. Overview of Bima Sakhi Yojana Launch: Recently unveiled by the Prime Minister in Panipat, Haryana. Objective: Empower women through financial literacy and employment opportunities. Target Group: …

11Dec 2024

POSHAN Scheme: Enhancing Nutrition and Education for Children

Why in the news? The POSHAN Scheme saw a 13.70% increase in material costs, reflecting inflation adjustments and reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing quality meals to school children. Overview of the POSHAN Scheme: Implementation: The Ministry of Education runs the centrally sponsored POSHAN Scheme. Objective: Aims to combat hunger and promote education among children. …

29Nov 2024

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Census 2025 and NPR Update

Syllabus: GS 2: Population and associated issues. Why in the News? Recently, the NPR update on the 2025 Census, which aims to establish the NRIC has raised questions about its needs, privacy concerns, logistical challenges and potential impact on marginalized communities. Introduction India’s National Register for Indian Citizens (NRIC), which is scheduled to be updated …

21Nov 2024

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PMAY-G Expands with Additional 2 Crore Houses

Why in the news? The government approved the construction of 2 crore more homes under PMAY-G, aiming to enhance rural housing, empower women, and improve living conditions across India’s rural areas. Overview of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Rural (PMAY-G): Launch and Objective: Launched on 20th November 2016, PMAY-G aims to provide pucca homes for …

14Oct 2024

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India Ranks 105th in Global Hunger Index 2024

Why in the news? India, with a GHI score of 27.3, falls under the “serious” hunger category, trailing behind neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in the 2024 Global Hunger Index. Highlights of the 19th GHI Score in 2024: India ranks 105th in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2024, categorised as having “serious” …

28Sep 2024

Nicobar Project Contractors Stir Up Concerns

Why in the news? Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO) has initiated the contractor selection process for tree enumeration, felling, and logging. This is part of the controversial Great Nicobar development project, which involves clearing76 sq km of forest. ANIIDCO emphasised that the current step is for tree enumeration, not immediate tree …

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