What is the News? Maharashtra may follow several other big states and opt-out of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY). What is Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY)? Click Here to read about it Which States have opted out of PMFBY? States such as Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Bihar, Gujarat, Punjab and West Bengal — all predominantly… Continue reading Maharashtra may become 8th state to opt out of Centre’s flagship crop insurance scheme
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Explained: India-Australia interim trade agreement and FTA
What is the News? India and Australia have announced that they are set to conclude an Early Harvest Agreement and a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement(CECA) thereafter. What is an Early Harvest Agreement? An interim or early harvest trade agreement is used to liberalise tariffs on the trade of certain goods between two countries or trading… Continue reading Explained: India-Australia interim trade agreement and FTA
Explained: What is Lassa fever, and what are its symptoms
What is the News? One of the three persons diagnosed with Lassa fever in the UK has died. The cases have been linked to travel to west African countries. What is Lassa Fever? Lassa fever-causing virus is found in West Africa. It was first discovered in 1969 in Lassa, Nigeria. The Lassa virus is named… Continue reading Explained: What is Lassa fever, and what are its symptoms
ISRO puts 3 satellites into orbit aboard PSLV C-52
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully launched three satellites onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C52. What are the three satellites launched by ISRO? EOS-04: It is a radar imaging satellite with a mission life of 10 years.It is designed to provide high-quality images in all weather conditions for applications such… Continue reading ISRO puts 3 satellites into orbit aboard PSLV C-52
Explained: Why are states worried about high capex in Budget 2022?
What is the News? States have raised apprehensions about the rise in capital expenditure proposals outlined in the Union Budget 2022-23. What has the Budget announced on the capital expenditure? The Budget has proposed an increase in the capital expenditure by 24% to Rs 7.5 lakh crore compared with the revised estimate for 2021-22 at… Continue reading Explained: Why are states worried about high capex in Budget 2022?
Police – Training, Modernisation and Reforms Report: Make police plaints authority free from cops: House panel
What is the News? The Parliamentary Panel on Home Affairs has submitted a report in Rajya Sabha titled ‘Police – Training, Modernisation and Reforms’. What are the key findings and recommendations of the report? Police Complaint Authority Most States and UTs have constituted police complaint authorities at the state and district levels. But most of… Continue reading Police – Training, Modernisation and Reforms Report: Make police plaints authority free from cops: House panel
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launches “SMILE” scheme
What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment has launched the SMILE Scheme. What is a SMILE Scheme? SMILE stands for Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. Type: It is a Central Sector Scheme. Aim: To provide welfare and rehabilitation to the Transgender community and the people engaged in… Continue reading Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launches “SMILE” scheme
Centre extends Police modernization Scheme
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF). The approval is for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) Scheme? The Ministry of Home Affairs has been implementing the Scheme for Modernisation of Polices Forces (MPF Scheme)… Continue reading Centre extends Police modernization Scheme
Explained: The importance of the EOS-04 launch, ISRO’s first of 2022
What is the News? Indian Space & Research Organization(ISRO) will be launching the EOS-04 Satellite on board the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle(PSLV-C52). What is EOS-04? EOS-04 is the fourth in the series of earth observation satellites. It is a Radar Imaging Satellite. It weighs about 1710 kg and will be placed in a sun-synchronous polar… Continue reading Explained: The importance of the EOS-04 launch, ISRO’s first of 2022
Undertrials comprise 75% of India’s prison population, most in a decade
What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released data regarding the undertrial prisoners in India. What are the key findings related to undertrial prisoners in India? The number of undertrials in prisons has increased sharply in 2020 even as the number of convicts fell. This has resulted in undertrials accounting for over three-fourths… Continue reading Undertrials comprise 75% of India’s prison population, most in a decade
