GS 2: Polity and Governance Why in the News? The Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in relation to the CBI’s (Central Bureau of Investigation) investigation into the Delhi excise policy case. However, the Court imposed several conditions on his bail. During the proceedings, a judge criticized the CBI’s handling […]
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GS Paper I: Modern Indian History, Freedom Struggle GS Paper II: Functions and Responsibilities of Union and States, federal structure What’s in today’s article? Why in the News? The procedure to rename a state Colonial background of Port Blair Port Blair’s Historical Links with the Imperial Cholas and Srivijaya Why in the News? The Centre
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What’s in Today’s Article? What is EPFO EPFO UAN (Universal Account Number) Overview of the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), including its purpose and the EPS (Amendment) Scheme, 2014 Background and context of the article Discussion on the Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS), including its purpose, pensioners’ reactions, grievances, government constraints, and the way forward What
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Context: The Cabinet has approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme with a budget allocation of Rs. 10,900 crore over two years. Why in the news? The Union Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister of India, has recently approved a proposal from the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) to
Why in the news? (Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance) Recently, the Central Government has extended the Ayushman Bharat Recently, the Central Government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to include health coverage for senior citizens aged 70 and above. This move marks a crucial step towards achieving universal healthcare in the
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GS Paper 3: Science and Technology Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a mission to enhance the capabilities of India’s weather department in forecasting, modelling, and dissemination. Mission Mausam will be allocated a budget of ₹2,000 crore for its first two years. What’s in Today’s Article? About Mission Mausam Objectives Key Focus
GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance, Judiciary Why in the news? The Supreme Court recently stated that setting up Gram Nyayalayas nationwide would enhance access to justice. Gram Nyayalayas are considered Courts of Judicial Magistrates of the First Class, with both civil and criminal jurisdiction to resolve minor disputes at the village level. The concept
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GS Paper I: Art and Culture Why in the News? During his recent visit to Germany, India’s External Affairs Minister visited the replica of the East Gate of Sanchi’s Great Stupa, which is located in front of the Humboldt Forum Museum in Berlin. What’s in Today’s Article? What is a Stupa? The Great Stupa of
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Why in the news? The 54th GST Council meeting was held in New Delhi. Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, chaired the session. What is the Goods and Services Tax Council? To implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Constitutional (122nd Amendment) Bill was approved by Parliament and over
GS Paper 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations Why in the news? Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is currently on a two-day official visit to India. This is his inaugural visit to India in his role as Crown Prince. What’s featured in today’s article? India-UAE Bilateral
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