What is the news? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the Seed Village Programme (Beej Gram Yojana). What is a Seed Village Programme? It was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in 2014-15. The programme is a key component of the Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting… Continue reading Beej Gram Yojana
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Efforts to boost manufacturing capacity in pharmaceutical sector
What is the news? Government of India has launched several Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes to boost manufacturing capacity in the pharmaceutical sector. About PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs Objective: To attain self-reliance and reduce import dependence in critical Key Starting Materials (KSMs)/Drug Intermediates (DIs) and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in India. Under the Scheme,… Continue reading Efforts to boost manufacturing capacity in pharmaceutical sector
Islamic states’ meeting agrees to set up trust fund for Afghanistan
What is the news? A meeting of foreign ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has agreed to establish a Humanitarian Trust Fund for Afghanistan. What is the Humanitarian Trust Fund for Afghanistan? The fund will be set up under the Islamic Development Bank (The Islamic Development Bank is a multilateral development finance institution… Continue reading Islamic states’ meeting agrees to set up trust fund for Afghanistan
India is keeping an eye on Central Asia
News: India has invited five Central Asian countries – Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan – as guests for the Republic Day parade on January 26. Read here: About India and Central Asia relations Why has Central Asia become important for the region now? Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has made Central Asia a prominent player… Continue reading India is keeping an eye on Central Asia
Why raising marriage age of women won’t achieve its stated goal
News: The move by Union Cabinet to raise the legal minimum age at marriage for women to 21, and introduction of an amendment to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, comes as a blow to women’s rights. The move is neither feasible, nor grounded in evidence, nor respectful of women’s rights. Why the move is… Continue reading Why raising marriage age of women won’t achieve its stated goal
Explained: Revisiting definition of EWS
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current income criteria fixed for EWS?3 Why has the Supreme Court called the income ceiling limit arbitrary?4 What has the Central Government done after this? What is the News? A three member-committee set up to examine the income criteria for determining the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) is… Continue reading Explained: Revisiting definition of EWS
Biological Diversity Bill referred to Joint Committee of Parliament
What is the news? The Environment Minister has referred the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. What are the key provisions of the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021? – Click Here to read provisions of the Bill Other Important Provisions: – It streamlines the process of Patenting for Indian researchers to… Continue reading Biological Diversity Bill referred to Joint Committee of Parliament
Gati Shakti: A much-needed fast track to development
News: Gati shakti master plan would help India to converge its infrastructure spending. Must read: PM Gati Shakti – National Infrastructure Master Plan – Explained, pointwise Contents1 What is the Gati shakti master plan?2 What are the past initiatives to boost infrastructure?3 What are the challenges faced by Infrastructure projects despite various measures?4 How Gati… Continue reading Gati Shakti: A much-needed fast track to development
Why the Russia-West equation matters to India
News: Russia’s geopolitics have always impacted India’s international relations. Its present tussle with the west and US on Ukraine will also have great consequences for India. Contents1 India-Russia’s historic connection and its present status2 Why Russia-West relations matter to India?3 What is the present status of Russia-West relations?4 How India should take part in Russia-West… Continue reading Why the Russia-West equation matters to India
Raising marriage age won’t lead to women’s empowerment
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has passed a proposal raising the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years — the same as men. Read here: Recommendations given by the Jaya Jaitly committee Contents1 Why India should raise the legal age of marriage for women?2 Why raising the legal age of marriage for… Continue reading Raising marriage age won’t lead to women’s empowerment
