News: Recently, the Union Minister for Education launched the DTH 24×7 Channel No. 31, as a part of PM e-Vidya initiative, to provide education through Indian Sign Language for students who have hearing disabilities. About PM e-Vidya The scheme was launched in May 2020, as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, by the Ministry of… Continue reading PM e-Vidya
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Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits
News: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to increase the interest rate ceilings on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Account deposits to support foreign inflows into the country. Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits About Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits It is a deposit scheme that enables the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)… Continue reading Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
News: The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2024 will be awarded to former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. About the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize is prestigious award presented annually in memory of Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India. The prize was established in 1986. It… Continue reading Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
PRAGATI Portal- Explained Pointwise
As nations tackle the dual challenges of rising costs and complex regulatory hurdles in implementing infrastructure agendas, India has has revolutionized infrastructure management through a transformative digital platform- PRAGATI Portal. A recent Oxford study has praised India’s PRAGATI platform for its outstanding role in digital governance, particularly in infrastructure and social development. Table of Content… Continue reading PRAGATI Portal- Explained Pointwise
Integrated Theatre Command- Explained Pointwise
India boasts one of the world’s largest and most disciplined militaries, with approximately 1.4 million personnel across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Despite its military prowess, India lacks a cohesive apex-level management structure to unify military power during conflicts and strengthen civil-military relations in peacetime. The creation of Theatre Commands (Theaterization) has been hailed… Continue reading Integrated Theatre Command- Explained Pointwise
Trade Watch Report
News: NITI Aayog’s Trade Watch Quarterly Report highlights the challenges being faced by the Indian economy. Key Highlights of the Report India achieved limited success in harnessing the China Plus One strategy. While countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and Malaysia have emerged as major beneficiaries These countries have simplified tax laws, cheap labour, lower tariffs… Continue reading Trade Watch Report
भारत में प्रजनन दर का मुद्दा- बिंदुवार व्याख्या
भारत में घटती प्रजनन दर जनसांख्यिकीय बदलाव पर चर्चा हो रही है। लैंसेट के एक अध्ययन के अनुसार, भारत में प्रजनन दर 2050 तक घटकर 1.29 हो सकती है, जो कि प्रतिस्थापन दर 2.1 से कहीं कम होगी। भारत के दक्षिणी राज्यों जैसे केरल और तमिलनाडु में कुल प्रजनन दर (TFR) पहले से ही 1.9… Continue reading भारत में प्रजनन दर का मुद्दा- बिंदुवार व्याख्या
Issue of fertility rate in India- Explained Pointwise
The falling fertility rate in India is dominating the demographic shifts debate in India. According to a Lancet study, the fertility rate in India may dip to 1.29 by 2050, which will be far lower than the replacement rate of 2.1. In Southern states in India, like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the Total Fertility Rate… Continue reading Issue of fertility rate in India- Explained Pointwise
Child marriages in India- Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Parliament to consider banning child betrothals (marriages fixed in the minority of a child) by amending the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) of 2006. The Supreme Court has held that marriages fixed in the minority of a child violate their ‘free choice‘ and ‘childhood‘, and infringe… Continue reading Child marriages in India- Explained Pointwise
Persons with Disabilities in India- Explained Pointwise
December 3, observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, advocates for the rights of people with disabilities, raising awareness about their needs and inclusion. Persons with disabilities remain one of the most marginalized and underrepresented communities globally. In this article we will look at the status of persons with disabilities in India. We… Continue reading Persons with Disabilities in India- Explained Pointwise
