GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Issues related to Education. ‘Samagra Shiksha Scheme 2.0’ Context: The Centre has approved the continuation of the ‘Samagra Shiksha Scheme’ for school education for the next five years till March 31, 2026. The scheme has also been revamped now with the addition of new Components/initiatives based on the recommendations of …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: The government has introduced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to: Amend the Income Tax Act, 1961, and the Finance Act, 2012. Prevent the …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: Tamil Nadu has protested against Karnataka’s move to build a reservoir on river Cauvery at Mekedatu. However, the Karnataka Government has asserted that there is no “compromise” on the Mekedatu …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: The Rajya Sabha has passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950. Highlights of the Bill: The Bill removes the Abor tribe from the list of …
GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Context: The Bihar chief minister wants the central government to reconsider its refusal to hold a caste-based census, as he feels such data can help his government design more focused policies for the really needy among OBCs. However, the Government of India …
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