Source: The post is based on the article “Pension scheme: Why the EPF Federation has concerns over the Supreme Court’s ruling” published in the Indian Express on 3rd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the SC’s judgment on EPFO pension scheme and the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 19953 About the 2014 amendment to EPS4 What will… Continue reading Pension scheme: Why the EPF Federation has concerns over the Supreme Court’s ruling
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Divya Kala Mela; an event to showcase the products and craftsmanship of Divyang artisans
Source: The post is based on the article “Divya Kala Mela; an event to showcase the products and craftsmanship of Divyang artisans” published in AIR on 3rd December 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has inaugurated the Divya Kala Mela in Kartavya Path at India Gate, Delhi. What… Continue reading Divya Kala Mela; an event to showcase the products and craftsmanship of Divyang artisans
After complaints, Centre set to prioritize wages for MGNREGS site supervisors
Source: The post is based on the article “After complaints, Centre set to prioritize wages for MGNREGS site supervisors” published in The Hindu on 3rd December 2022. What is the News? The Union Rural Development Ministry has devised a protocol to prioritize payment to Mates or site supervisors under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee… Continue reading After complaints, Centre set to prioritize wages for MGNREGS site supervisors
Most drones crossing border originate from Pak Rangers outposts: Agencies
Source: The post is based on the article “Most drones crossing border originate from Pak Rangers outposts: Agencies” published in The Hindu on 3rd December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Drones?3 How India is regulating the use of drones?4 How serious is the threat of drone attacks from Pakistan? What is the… Continue reading Most drones crossing border originate from Pak Rangers outposts: Agencies
DigiYatra: These airports in India now have facial recognition technology. How does it work?
Source: The post is based on the article “DigiYatra: These airports in India now have facial recognition technology. How does it work?” published in Indian Express on 3rd December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Digi Yatra?3 How is DigiYatra being implemented?4 How can people avail of the DigiYatra facility?5 What about passenger… Continue reading DigiYatra: These airports in India now have facial recognition technology. How does it work?
Wormhole or Einstein-Rosen bridge Theory: Bifrost now a reality, or so
Source: The post is based on the article “Bifrost now a reality, or so” published in Business Standard on 3rd December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bifrost?3 What is Wormhole or Einstein-Rosen bridge Theory?4 Is Wormhole theory fact or fiction? What is the News? A team of physicists has created the first-ever… Continue reading Wormhole or Einstein-Rosen bridge Theory: Bifrost now a reality, or so
Adivasis at bottom rung of India’s development pyramid, finds Tribal Development Report 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Adivasis at bottom rung of India’s development pyramid, finds Tribal Development Report 2022” published in Down To Earth on 2nd December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Tribal Development Report 2022?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What is the way forward… Continue reading Adivasis at bottom rung of India’s development pyramid, finds Tribal Development Report 2022
Centre to cut funds if land is not allotted for housing scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to cut funds if land is not allotted for housing scheme” published in PIB on 2nd December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana(PMAY-G)?3 What has been the progress of the PMAY-G Scheme?4 What has been the major issue with… Continue reading Centre to cut funds if land is not allotted for housing scheme
United Nations Development Programme to help waste segregation workers access government schemes
Source: The post is based on the article “United Nations Development Programme to help waste segregation workers access government schemes” published in The Hindu on 30th November 2022. What is the News? United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) is implementing Plastic Waste Management Programme in India. What is Plastic Waste Management Programme? Objectives of the programme: Create… Continue reading United Nations Development Programme to help waste segregation workers access government schemes
16 drones shot down along Pakistan border in 2022: BSF
Source: The post is based on the article “16 drones shot down along Pakistan border in 2022: BSF” published in The Hindu on 1st December 2022. What is the News? Make-in-India technology is helping the Border Security Force(BSF) shoot down drones carrying deadly weapons, ammunition and drugs from Pakistan with greater success. For instance, in… Continue reading 16 drones shot down along Pakistan border in 2022: BSF
