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SUPPORT FOR MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS FOR LIVELIHOOD AND ENTERPRISE (SMILE) SCHEME Why in the News? Scheme Update: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment provided status update on implementation of the SMILE Scheme and its rehabilitation outcomes, drawing parallels with environmental clearance processes. Data Disclosure: Government reported identification and rehabilitation figures under the Beggary sub-scheme and status …
Read MoreThe National Food Security Act, 2013 provides subsidized foodgrains to approximately two-thirds of India’s population through Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH) categories, with special focus on pregnant women and lactating mothers. The Act ensures 75% rural and 50% urban coverage with fixed quotas – 35 kg/household/month for AAY and 5 kg/person/month for …
Read MoreViksit Bharat Livelihood Vision Syllabus GS 3: Employment Why in the News? Recently, the President of India gave assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, enhancing rural employment entitlements and restructuring livelihood delivery through a strengthened statutory, decentralised, and convergence-based framework. This process, much like obtaining environmental clearances …
Read MoreCentre Plans Renaming And Reform Of MGNREGS Why in News ? The Union Government is likely to introduce a Bill in the Winter Session of Parliament to rename MGNREGS as “Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana”, alongside proposed changes in employment days, eligibility norms, and funding structure based on expert panel recommendations. Proposed Renaming And Legislative …
Read MoreUNPACKING GLOBAL HAPPINESS RANKINGS Syllabus: GS-2 ● Bilateral, Regional and Global Grouping and agreements involving India. Why in the News? The World Happiness Report 2025 has again ranked Finland as the happiest nation for the eighth consecutive year, while India stands at 118, far below its economic peers. This contrast has sparked renewed debate on …
Read MoreMadhya Pradesh Hikes Ladli Behna Scheme Allowance Why in the News ? The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, approved a ₹250 hike in the Ladli Behna Yojana monthly allowance. From November 2025, eligible women will receive ₹1,500 per month, benefiting over 1.26 crore women across the State. This increase aligns with …
Read MoreKERALA TO BE FIRST STATE ‘FREE OF EXTREME POVERTY’ Why in the News? Historic declaration: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan will declare the State free from extreme poverty on November 1, marking a significant milestone in sustainability development and ecological restoration. National milestone: Kerala will be the first Indian State to achieve this landmark status, aligning …
Read MoreThis infographic illustrates the key causes of market failures such as public goods, externalities, asymmetric information, and monopoly power, explaining how markets can fail to allocate resources efficiently. This topic belongs to GS Paper 3 (Economy) under the subject Indian Economy & Market Structures.
Read MoreFiji Unveils First National Child Safeguarding Policy Why in the News? Fiji has launched its first National Child Safeguarding Policy to strengthen child safety and protection mechanisms across all sectors. The policy introduces a Child Protection Code of Conduct, strict vetting systems, and risk mitigation strategies to combat abuse and ensure children’s welfare, including protection …
Read MoreLeaders Honour Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Birth Anniversary Why in the News? On Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s birth anniversary, top leaders including Vice President, Prime Minister, and Union Ministers paid rich tributes. They remembered his philosophy of Integral Humanism, Antyodaya, and Cultural Nationalism, highlighting his contributions as a visionary leader and founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh. The …
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