Horticulture sector in India has been identified as a sunrise sector by the government of India. The recently launched Clean Plant Programme (CPP), by the government of India, aims to increase the yield and productivity of horticulture crops in India. The focus of the Indian diet, shifting from mere calorie security to a nutrition-secure mindset,… Continue reading Horticulture Sector in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
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India’s Paris Olympics Performance- Challenges and Way Forward
India’s Paris Olympics Performance fell short of its last Tokyo Olympics performance. India failed to improve on its last Olympics medal haul of seven medals. India finished with six medals, with its ranking in the medals tally slipping from 48th place in 2021 to 71st place in 2024. For a nation of 1.4 billion, our… Continue reading India’s Paris Olympics Performance- Challenges and Way Forward
[Kurukshetra July 2024 Summary-2] Lakhpati Didi Initiative- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
With the success of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) in mobilizing more than 10 crore households into 91 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs), the focus has shifted now to creating sustainable livelihoods for the members. Lakhpati Initiative stresses on the creation of different livelihood models across the farm and non-farm sectors for… Continue reading [Kurukshetra July 2024 Summary-2] Lakhpati Didi Initiative- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
5 years after abrogation of Article 370- Explained Pointwise
August 5, 2024, marks the 5 years after the abrogation of Article 370. On August 5, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the abrogation of Article 370 and the end of special status for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Subsequently, Parliament used its powers under Article 3 of the Constitution, for the first time,… Continue reading 5 years after abrogation of Article 370- Explained Pointwise
Sturgeon Fishes
Source- This post on Sturgeon Fishes has been created based on the article “Sturgeon, among the world’s most endangered fish, are being heavily poached & trafficked in the Lower Danube, their last stronghold: WWF” published in Down to earth on 30 July 2024. Why in News? According to a recent report by the WWF, poaching and… Continue reading Sturgeon Fishes
Tarang Shakti Air Exercise
Source- This post on Tarang Shakti Air Exercise has been created based on the article “What is Tarang Shakti, the largest military exercise that India will host?” published in “The Hindustan Times” on “31st July 2024“. Why in News? India’s air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ will be the first and largest international air exercise ever conducted in… Continue reading Tarang Shakti Air Exercise
SC verdict allowing for Sub-Classification of SCs and STs- Explained Pointwise
The seven-judge bench of the SC headed by the Chief Justice of India, with a 6:1 ruling has allowed for sub-classification of SCs and STs. The ruling has permitted the states to create sub-classifications within the SC and ST categories for the purpose of according wider protections in public employment and education. This verdict overturns… Continue reading SC verdict allowing for Sub-Classification of SCs and STs- Explained Pointwise
Broadcasting Regulation Bill 2024- Significance and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
Recently, concerns have been raised by several by the digital creators against the Broadcasting regulation bill 2024. The draft Bill seeks to regulate broadcast of news and current affairs programmes (excluding print news). Such programmes will have to comply with the prescribed programme code and advertisement code. According to the CSDS Lok-Niti survey, 29% of… Continue reading Broadcasting Regulation Bill 2024- Significance and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
[Yojana July Summary-2] India’s Food Safety Regulatory Landscape- Explained Pointwise
India’s food regulatory landscape has undergone a transformative journey with the enactment of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006. This comprehensive Act replaced the erstwhile fragmented and outdated laws and established the apex food regulator of the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). A stringent and vigilant food regulatory… Continue reading [Yojana July Summary-2] India’s Food Safety Regulatory Landscape- Explained Pointwise
Reservation for persons with Disabilities- Significance and Implementation Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The recent controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar, accused of fabricating her disability and caste to receive benefits, has sparked a debate on reservations for persons with disabilities (PwDs). The issue gained further momentum when a former chief executive officer of NITI Aayog tweeted that reservations for persons with disabilities (PwDs) should be reassessed. This calls for… Continue reading Reservation for persons with Disabilities- Significance and Implementation Challenges- Explained Pointwise
