Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS 2 – Fundamental rights Relevance: To understand dimensions of creamy layer Synopsis: Supreme Court (SC) lays bare the limit of using economic criteria to determine reservation ability SC ruled that economic criteria alone cannot be used to classify “creamy layer” members of Backward Class (BC). Apart from the economic criterion,… Continue reading Income and quotas
Don’t chase the mirage of iron-fortified rice
Source: Indian Express Relevance: about rice fortification programme Synopsis: Rice fortification programme might not be the answer to India’s food security and nutritional challenges. A push to a balanced and diverse diet is a far more superior strategy. Issues with the recently announced mandatory rice fortification programme. Background Read these articles in sequence PM announces… Continue reading Don’t chase the mirage of iron-fortified rice
Indian treasures at home and abroad
Source: Business Standard Syllabus: GS 1 – Art and Culture Relevance: To understand India historical artefacts. Synopsis: Historically significant sites, artefacts and papers in India and the UK should be made accessible to wider audiences. Many Indian art & other valuables were acquired by East India Company & officials between 1858-1947. These are exhibited in:… Continue reading Indian treasures at home and abroad
Afghans can enter India now only on e-visas
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Government of India has said that all Afghan nationals must travel to India only on a special e-Visas issued by the Government of India. What is the decision taken by the Government of India? The Government of India has cancelled all previously issued visas to Afghan nationals… Continue reading Afghans can enter India now only on e-visas
The Saroop of Sikh Holy Book
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Union Minister of India has received one of the Saroops of the holy Guru Granth Sahib flown in from Afghanistan. What is Saroop? Saroop is a physical copy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib also called Bir in Punjabi. Every Bir has 1,430 pages, which are referred to… Continue reading The Saroop of Sikh Holy Book
Fukushima nuclear water to be released via undersea tunnel
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Japanese Fukushima nuclear power plant operator has planned to build an undersea tunnel so that massive amounts of treated but still radioactive water can be released into the ocean. About Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant: Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant is located in the town of Okuma, Japan. The… Continue reading Fukushima nuclear water to be released via undersea tunnel
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA)
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Taliban Sanctions Committee will hold an important meeting to discuss the renewal of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA). About UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA): UNAMA is a UN Special Political Mission established to assist the state and the people of Afghanistan in laying… Continue reading UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA)
Finance Minister unveils 4th edition of Public Sector Bank Reforms Agenda – EASE 4.0
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs has unveiled the fourth edition of the Public Sector Bank (PSB) Reforms Agenda ‘EASE 4.0’ for 2021-22. About EASE: Enhanced Access and Service Excellence(EASE) is a common reform agenda for Public Sector Banks (PSBs). It is aimed at institutionalizing clean lending,… Continue reading Finance Minister unveils 4th edition of Public Sector Bank Reforms Agenda – EASE 4.0
NCL, Ministry of Coal initiates Massive Campaign against Malnutrition as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Source: PIB What is the News? Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna company under the Ministry of Coal has launched Project Bachpan as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations About Project Bachpan: Project Bachpan was launched based on the MoU signed between Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and Singrauli District Administration, Madhya Pradesh. Aim: The… Continue reading NCL, Ministry of Coal initiates Massive Campaign against Malnutrition as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Pension scheme for informal workers hits stagnation point
Source: Livemint What is the News? The number of people joining the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) scheme, has hit an all-time low. This is due to workers in the informal sector facing income and job loss following the two waves of the coronavirus pandemic. About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan(PM-SYM) Scheme: Launched by:… Continue reading Pension scheme for informal workers hits stagnation point
