Source-This post on Income and Wealth Inequality in India has been created based on the article “Towards a less poor and more equal country” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper 1 – Poverty and Developmental issues and GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating… Continue reading Income and Wealth Inequality in India
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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme
Source– This post on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme has been created based on the article “An overview of the PMAY-U scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? The “Housing for All by 2022” program, targeting both urban and rural areas under the PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) scheme… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme
Schengen visas
Source-This post on Schengen visas has been created based on the article “Indian nationals can now apply for multiple-entry Schengen visa with longer validity” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? EU has eased norms to offer Indians multiple entry Schengen visa with longer validity. Indian nationals can now be… Continue reading Schengen visas
Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme
Source-This post on Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme has been created based on the article “Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Delhi High Court has held that the new threshold income to claim benefit under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme is… Continue reading Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme
How did Taiwan improve its earthquake preparedness?
Source: The post Taiwan improved its earthquake preparedness has been created, based on the article “A lesson from Taiwan in quake resilience” published in “The Hindu” on 23 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster management News: The article discusses how earthquakes happen in areas where tectonic plates meet and move. It… Continue reading How did Taiwan improve its earthquake preparedness?
Article 15 important for disability rights: Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope
Source: The post Article 15 important for disability rights has been created, based on the article “Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope” published in “The Hindu” on 23 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these… Continue reading Article 15 important for disability rights: Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope
Criminalisation of Indian Politics
Source-This post on Criminalisation of Indian Politics has been created based on the article “‘Accused in criminal cases won more seats in 17th LS’” published in “The Hindu” on 22 April 2024. Why in the news? According to a report submitted by amicus curiae to the Supreme Court, candidates with criminal cases have won more… Continue reading Criminalisation of Indian Politics
Rules regarding star campaigner
Source-This post on Rules regarding star campaigner has been created based on the article “What are rules around star campaigners?” published in “The Hindu” on 23 April 2024. Why in the news? Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was recently appointed as a ‘star campaigner’ by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for… Continue reading Rules regarding star campaigner
BFI Biome Virtual Network Program
Source-This post on BFI Biome Virtual Network Program has been created based on the article “C-CAMP joins BFI Biome Virtual Network Program to accelerate transformative healthcare solutions” published in “The Hindu” on 22 April 2024. Why in the news? Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) has joined the Blockchain for Impact (BFI) Biome Virtual… Continue reading BFI Biome Virtual Network Program
Status of household savings in India: On the fall in household savings
Source: The post status of household savings in India has been created, based on the article “On the fall in household savings” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Indian economy – Mobilisation of resource News: The article discusses how household savings in India have decreased, mainly because people… Continue reading Status of household savings in India: On the fall in household savings
