UP Government launches Mission Shakti for security of women in the state

News: Uttar Pradesh government has launched a  6-month long women empowerment programme ‘Mission Shakti’.   Facts: Aim: To raise awareness and tackle crime against women in the state. Phases: The six month campaign has two phases: Mission Shakti: It will focus on spreading awareness towards ensuring the safety and dignity of women and girl-child. Operation… Continue reading UP Government launches Mission Shakti for security of women in the state

Buldhana Pattern of water conservation gets national recognition

News: Union Road Transport & Highways Minister has said that Maharashtra’s ‘Buldhana Pattern’ of water conservation’ has won national recognition and the NITI Aayog is in the process of formulating National Policy on water conservation based on it.   Facts: What is Buldhana Pattern? Under this project, the synchronisation of national highway construction and water… Continue reading Buldhana Pattern of water conservation gets national recognition

India successfully test-fires naval version of BrahMos missile

News: India has successfully tested a naval version of the BrahMos missile from the indigenously-built stealth destroyer, INS Chennai.   Facts: Brahmos Missile: It is a Supersonic Cruise missile that has been jointly developed by India and Russia.The missile has been named after the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva. Significance: The missile is capable of being… Continue reading India successfully test-fires naval version of BrahMos missile

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

General Assembly of the United Nations, on 10 December 1948, announced the 30 rights and freedoms that belong to everyone, under Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The Universal Declaration promises to all the economic, social, political, cultural and civic rights that underpin a life free from want and fear. Articles under Universal Declaration of… Continue reading Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

Governance of Public sector units: Privatization of SAIL

Source- The Hindu Business Line Syllabus- GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context- To decentralize decision-making and facilitate more informed investment decisions, the Centre has restructured the board of Steel Authority of India (SAIL). How Privatization of SAIL can boost their business? The Appointments Committee… Continue reading Governance of Public sector units: Privatization of SAIL

NEP and analysis

Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS-2- Education Context: NEP focuses on equity and critical learning as it also addresses present and future challenges. Explain the changes introduced by the NEP in an elaborate manner? NEP is only the third education policy propagated by the Centre; the other two being the policies vocalized by Prime Ministers… Continue reading NEP and analysis

Sex ratio and demographic attributes: Declining fertility rate in India

Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS-2- Policy Context: Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report (2018) and global population projections made by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), US show that fertility has been declining in India for some time now. What were the findings of the report? SRS report estimated the Total Fertility… Continue reading Sex ratio and demographic attributes: Declining fertility rate in India

An opportunity for India to revive Multilateralism

Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2- Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Context- It’s an opportune time for India to push for institutional changes and reformed multilateralism in the global system. How India can revive Multilateralism? Leadership opportunity – Since US and West have adopted nationalistic leaning, India should step into the… Continue reading An opportunity for India to revive Multilateralism

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