In News: India can achieve the goal of self-reliance (atma nirbharta) by enhancing the capability of youth. About Demographic Dividend: According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), demographic dividend means the economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population’s age structure. The change in age structure is typically brought on by a decline… Continue reading What is demographic dividend?
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Performance of the Parliament
Performance of the Parliament In news: The decision to drop “Question Hour” during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, evoked serious concerns about the democratic functioning of the institution. Brief Overview of the Indian Parliament: The Parliament is the legislative organ of the Union government. The Indian Parliament comprises of the President and the two Houses… Continue reading Performance of the Parliament
What is blasphemy law?
Sacrilege: violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred. Blasphemy Law: Deals with the matter pertaining to lack of respect toward God, religion, a religious icon, or something else considered sacred. Arguements for blasphemy law To value and respect for sanctity of the God, Religion and Religious belief. Religion affects the actions of human… Continue reading What is blasphemy law?
Social Media and hate speech
Social Media & hate speech Impact of social media: Social media spreads messages way faster than other forms of mass media. Nearly 60,000 posts are shared on Facebook in just one second across the globe. Nearly 8,00,000 messages are sent in just one second across WhatsApp. Almost 70,000 searches are made on Google in just one second. How social… Continue reading Social Media and hate speech
Issue of Hate speech in India
In News- Sudarshan TV case will have several implications for the regulation of free speech. What is hate speech? The term hate speech is understood as any kind of communication in speech, writing or behaviour that attacks or uses pejorative or discriminatory language with reference to a person or a group on the basis their collective identity, be it race,… Continue reading Issue of Hate speech in India
Guru shishya parampara scheme
Guru Shishya Parampara Scheme Government of India and Department of Culture launched a Scheme called ‘Guru Shishya Parampara Scheme’through Zonal Cultural Centre to preserve and promote rare and vanishing art forms whether classical or folk/tribal. Objective of the scheme was to nurture the young talents to acquire skills in their chosen field of art through some… Continue reading Guru shishya parampara scheme
CPI-IW: Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers
The Labour and Employment Ministry on Thursday revised the base year of the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) from 2001 to 2016. Why the base year for the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers(CPI-IW) has been changed? Due to the changing consumption pattern, more weightage has been given to spending on health, education,… Continue reading CPI-IW: Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers
Assam and Mizoram conflict
Background of Assam and Mizoram conflict The boundary between present-day Assam and Mizoram is 165 km long and the issue over that dates back to the colonial era when Mizoram was known as Lushai Hills, a district of Assam. The genesis of present conflict is rooted in the British led demarcated internal boundaries on grounds of… Continue reading Assam and Mizoram conflict
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme Under the scheme, a fixed amount of subsidy, based on the nutrient content present in them is provided on each grade of subsidized Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizer except Urea. It was expected that the NBS scheme will control farmers from applying too much urea containing only nitrogen. Method of… Continue reading Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act passed by the Parliament of India which came into force on 9th September 1972. It was enacted for the protection of plants, birds and animal species. It has six schedules that extend to the whole of India. Schedule I to V deals with animals, whereas Schedule VI regulates… Continue reading Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
