Category: Daily Factly articles

CAG Highlights Key Challenges in Urban Local Bodies

Source: This post on CAG Highlights Key Challenges in Urban Local Bodies Across 18 States has been created based on the article “What is ailing urban local bodies in 18 states: CAG flags 42% resource-expenditure gap, 37% staff vacancy” published in Indian express on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the CAG released a… Continue reading CAG Highlights Key Challenges in Urban Local Bodies

‘Know Your Medicine’ (KYM) App

Source: This post on ‘Know Your Medicine’ (KYM) App has been created based on the article “Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Champions Clean Sports; Launches Push for NADA India’s ‘Know Your Medicine’ App” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports introduced the KYM app… Continue reading ‘Know Your Medicine’ (KYM) App

India lacks a world-class public policy institution

Source: The post India lacks a world-class public policy institution has been created, based on the article “India needs a globally recognised public policy school” published in “The Hindu” on 16th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper2- Governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Context: The article explains why… Continue reading India lacks a world-class public policy institution

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)

Source: This post on Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been created based on the article “Centre reimposes AFSPA in six police station limits in Manipur” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2024. Why in news? The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which grants armed forces sweeping powers to maintain public order in… Continue reading Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)

Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES)

Source: This post on Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) has been created based on the article “All about MATES, a new scheme for young Indians to work in Australia” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2024. Why in news? Australia has introduced the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES), enabling talented young… Continue reading Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES)

Birsa Munda

Source: This post on Birsa Munda  has been created based on the article “Prime Minister pays tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, commemorated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, celebrated as… Continue reading Birsa Munda

Supreme Court judgement on “Bulldozer Justice”

Source: This post on Supreme Court judgement on “Bulldozer Justice” has been created based on the article “Supreme Court puts brakes on ‘bulldozer culture’” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2024. Why in news? The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment condemning the use of bulldozers by state authorities to demolish the… Continue reading Supreme Court judgement on “Bulldozer Justice”

African Elephant

Source: This post on African Elephant has been created based on the article “Researchers document huge drop in African elephants in a half century” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2024. Why in news? A recent study reveals drastic declines in African elephant populations, with data spanning surveys from 475 sites across 37 African… Continue reading African Elephant

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Source: This post on Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been created based on the article “Musk, Indian-origin Ramaswamy to head body to trim US govt: What is DOGE” published in Indian Express on 14th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, US President-elect Donald Trump has introduced a new initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency… Continue reading Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

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