Source– This post on Addressing Violence Against Women Doctors has been created based on the article “Authorities have failed them. Arm women doctors with stun-guns” published in “The Indian Express” on 17 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections. Context– A 31-year-old… Continue reading Addressing Violence Against Women Doctors
Women’s Economic Empowerment in India
Source-This post on Women’s Economic Empowerment in India has been created based on the article “Seven decades after Independence, the unfulfilled dreams of India’s women leaders” published in “The Indian Express” on 17 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus – GS Paper 1 – Role of Women and Women’s Organization Context– Over a century ago, Indian women… Continue reading Women’s Economic Empowerment in India
The Right to Education Act: Challenges and Implementation Issues
Source-This post on The Right to Education Act: Challenges and Implementation Issues has been created based on the article “How state governments have undermined right to education” published in “The Indian Express” on 17 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Context –The Right… Continue reading The Right to Education Act: Challenges and Implementation Issues
First Digital Court for Cheque Bounce Cases
Source- This post on First Digital Court for Cheque Bounce Cases has been created based on the article “Kerala’s Kollam gets India’s first digital court for cheque bounce cases” published in “Business Standard” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai of the Supreme Court inaugurated India’s first digital court for… Continue reading First Digital Court for Cheque Bounce Cases
NWMI Issues New Guidelines to Promote Equity in Newsrooms
Source- This post on NWMI Issues New Guidelines to Promote Equity in Newsrooms has been created based on the article “NWMI issues guidelines to boost equity in newsrooms” published in “The Hindu” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, NWMI issued new guidelines to promote equity in newsrooms. About the guidelines: 1. NWMI has… Continue reading NWMI Issues New Guidelines to Promote Equity in Newsrooms
Amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019
Source- This post on Amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019 has been created based on the article “Department of Economic Affairs amends Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 in pursuance of Union Budget 2024-25 announcement” published in “PIB” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA),… Continue reading Amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019
Bhavishya Software
Source- This post on Bhavishya Software has been created based on the article “BHAVISHYA – Promoting Digital Empowerment and Ease of Living for Pensioners” published in “PIB” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the DOPPW has introduced an innovative centralized pension processing software called ‘Bhavishya’ for all central government Ministries/Departments. About Bhavishya 1. About:… Continue reading Bhavishya Software
Eri Silk
Source- This post on Eri Silk has been created based on the article “NEHHDC achieves Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk, marking a milestone for Northeast’s unique vegan silk” published in “PIB” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North… Continue reading Eri Silk
Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS)
Source- This post on Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS) has been created based on the article “Centre launches new decision support system for agriculture sector” published in “Business Standard” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? The Union government has introduced a digital geospatial platform called Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS). About Krishi-DSS: 1. About- It is… Continue reading Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS)
Inflation Management in India- Challenges and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
The economic survey 2023-24 has suggested changes in India’s Inflation management approach. The economic survey has proposed removal of food prices from India’s inflation target. It suggests shifting of inflation targeting in India from the ‘headline‘ to ‘core‘ inflation. However, there are concerns whether the exclusion of food items, will yield the desired results. In… Continue reading Inflation Management in India- Challenges and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
