Source: Live Mint Relevance: Issues related to Development of Sports in India Synopsis: India’s spending on sports other than cricket is rising steadily, but still a lot needs to be done to bridge the gap. Issues with sports dev in India 1]. Insufficient Financial support from Government The Union budget outlay on sports is classified… Continue reading Why funding sports is an Olympian hurdle?
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Jal Jeevan Mission starts to monitor tap water supply
Source: Business Standard What is the News? Jal Jeevan Mission has launched into its next phase of measuring and monitoring water supply. Click here to read about Jal Jeevan Mission Achievements of the mission: In 2019, 7% of the rural households had tap water connections, which is increased to 41% in the last two years. … Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission starts to monitor tap water supply
On top of the scrap heap (On Vehicle scrappage policy)
Source: Business Standard Relevance: On vehicle scrappage policy Synopsis: Vehicle scrappage policy is a step in the right direction, but its success is predicated on fulfillment of several conditions. A look at some of such factors. Background Read here: PM launches scrap policy for unfit vehicles Must Read: National Vehicle Scrappage policy – Explained Note:… Continue reading On top of the scrap heap (On Vehicle scrappage policy)
Candy sticks to earbuds: Govt bans single-use plastic from 2022
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Main Purpose of the Rules:3 Key Provisions of the Rules:4 The thickness of Plastic bags:5 Other Plastic Commodities:6 Implementation of Rules: What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. Main… Continue reading Candy sticks to earbuds: Govt bans single-use plastic from 2022
PM launches scrap policy for unfit vehicles; projects gain for owners, economy
Source: Indian Express 1, Indian Express 2, Down to Earth, India Today, The Hindu Relevance: On Vehicle scrappage policy Synopsis: A formal launch of National Vehicle Scrappage policy is an important step towards waste to wealth. A critical analysis of the policy. Contents1 Context2 How the policy aids circular economy?3 Benefits4 Suggestions/Measures Context India’s National… Continue reading PM launches scrap policy for unfit vehicles; projects gain for owners, economy
Private insurance companies benefited the most from PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Report
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 Context3 Who benefited more?4 Recommendations What is the news? Under the flagship scheme for crop insurance PMFBY, it is the private insurance companies that have benefited the most than the public insurance companies. Context The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance scheme) may have benefited… Continue reading Private insurance companies benefited the most from PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Report
Panel ‘disappointed’ about no data on complaints resolved under PMFBY
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Issues with PMFBY Synopsis: Grievance redressal mechanism set up under PMFBY suffers from various issues, thus impairing the overall efficiency of the scheme. A look at the issues involved and measures that can be taken. Contents1 Context2 About GRCs3 Issues/concerns4 Recommendation of the panel Context The parliamentary Standing Committee on… Continue reading Panel ‘disappointed’ about no data on complaints resolved under PMFBY
Parliamentary panel flags Fasal Bima plan woes
Source: Times of India Relevance: Analysis of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana (PMFBY). Synopsis: Issues with PMFBY and recommendations to make it more efficient. Context A parliamentary panel has expressed concerns over withdrawal or non-implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana (PMFBY) in few states and held that more such examples will defeat the very… Continue reading Parliamentary panel flags Fasal Bima plan woes
Increasing Cooperative Activities in Agriculture Sector
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of State for Cooperation has informed Rajya Sabha about the Central Sector Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Cooperation (CSISAC) scheme. About Central Sector Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Cooperation (CSISAC) scheme: CSISAC scheme is the result of a merger of two erstwhile schemes of 11th Five-Year Plan viz; Restructured… Continue reading Increasing Cooperative Activities in Agriculture Sector
Here’s a sure-fire way to boost your count of Olympic medals
Source: live mint Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Boost to the host country:4 Analyzing other variables:5 Conclusion: Synopsis: Empirical data shows that the host country gets benefitted from hosting the Olympics. It raises their medal count. Background: Hosting Olympic Games is an economic disaster, even in non-pandemic times. A recent estimate suggests that the cost doubled from initial… Continue reading Here’s a sure-fire way to boost your count of Olympic medals
