What is the News? The Union Cabinet approves the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN). About Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi(PMSSN): This program will ensure access to universal & affordable health care through a fund that does not lapse at the end of the financial year. Features: It has been set up as a single… Continue reading Cabinet approves “Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi | PMSSN”
Cabinet clears “74% FDI in Insurance Sector”
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the Insurance Act, 1938. It will increase the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 74% from 49%. Conditions: The increase in the foreign direct investment(FDI) limit in the insurance sector comes with safeguards such as: The majority of… Continue reading Cabinet clears “74% FDI in Insurance Sector”
Lack of Gender sensitivity in the Court Judgments
Synopsis: Lack of gender sensitivity by the judiciary is one of the fundamental reasons for the worsening security of Women in India. The judiciary in many cases enforced societal attitudes towards women. The worsening state of security of women in India: India rated as the most dangerous country for women, as per the Thomson… Continue reading Lack of Gender sensitivity in the Court Judgments
Why India Needs a Strong Regulatory Framework for Agriculture?
Synopsis: There is a need for developing a strong regulatory framework to promote India’s agricultural growth. Introduction The farmers in the country face various constraints such as accessing agricultural inputs, markets, finance, human resources, and information. All these factors are critical for increasing farmers’ competitiveness. The existing institutional structure controlling farm production fails to handle… Continue reading Why India Needs a Strong Regulatory Framework for Agriculture?
Growing Food Subsidy Bill: Reasons and Suggestions
Synopsis: The centre needs to find pragmatic solutions to limit the growing food subsidy bill. Background The Economic Survey 2020-21, has pointed out the issue of a growing food subsidy bill. During 2016-17 to 2019-20, the total food subsidy bill was in the range of ₹1.65-lakh crore to ₹2.2-lakh crore. (Food subsidy + loans are… Continue reading Growing Food Subsidy Bill: Reasons and Suggestions
[UPSC Interview Transcript #60]: Air Marshal A. S. Bhonsle Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Teaching Hobby
Background: Mechanical Engineering (MNNIT ALLAHABAD) Optional: Mechanical Engineering Board: Air Marshal A. S. Bhonsle (Retd.) Home State: Uttar Pradesh Employee: RIL Raigad Maharashtra Hobby: Teaching Chairman Made me comfortable. why your name is Anurag not Swatantrata (DOB: 15th august) Is your Bday really at 15th August ? What is importance of Raigad? Related to administration… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #60]: Air Marshal A. S. Bhonsle Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Teaching Hobby
Download EPIC! February 2021
Click Here to Download – EPIC! Magazine for February 2021 Dear Forumites, This is the tenth edition (February edition) of EPIC! Magazine. This edition comes on the eve of the first budget for the third decade of 21st century. The showcase article provides comprehensive coverage for this year’s budget. We have provided a detailed analysis… Continue reading Download EPIC! February 2021
Science and Technology Quiz: Science & Technology |11 Mar, 2021
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Need for Fire Safety training and technologies
Synopsis- Despite large fires in the past, building and fire safety standards continues to be ignored. Introduction- The current fire protection measures in all major cities do not account for all contemporary fire hazard issues. It makes fire safety a growing concern. The Fire accident at Eastern Railway Headquarter in Kolkata is a prime example… Continue reading Need for Fire Safety training and technologies
Absence of Regular Chiefs in Central Security Forces
Synopsis: Many Security Forces are functioning without regular chiefs. This will impact their efficiency. So the government has to take the necessary steps to strengthen security forces. Contents1 Introduction:2 Few examples of Security Forces without regular Director-General:3 Impact of having vacancies in Security Forces:4 Suggestions: Introduction: At present in India, Many Security Forces are without… Continue reading Absence of Regular Chiefs in Central Security Forces
