Source: PIB Context: President of India presented the 58th Jnanpith Award to Jagadguru Rambhadracharya (Sanskrit) in New Delhi. Renowned poet Gulzar (Urdu poet) also received the award but could not attend due to health reasons. About Jnanpith Award: What is the Jnanpith Award? India’s highest literary honour, awarded annually for outstanding contribution to Indian literature. …
Source: TH Context: The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India’s highest civilian honor for children, was conferred by President in 2024, recognizing 17 young achievers in art, bravery, and innovation. About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar: What it is: India’s highest civilian award for children, celebrating exceptional achievements in various fields. Awarded by: President of …
GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Context: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has approved the extension of the Prime …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Welfare Schemes for the vulnerable sections of the society. Context: Social security schemes Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have completed seven years of their launch. When were the schemes launched? The schemes were launched by …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context: Due to the absence of a legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir, the value of the vote of a Member of Parliament is likely to go down to 700 from 708 in the presidential polls …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Inclusive growth and issues arising out of it. Context: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reiterated her Budget announcement on setting up 75 digital banking units in 75 districts of the country this year. This is to take forward the government’s agenda of digital financial inclusion. What is digital …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for the vulnerable sections of the society. Context: Dalit activists from across India have appreciated Dalit Bandhu scheme. It is a scheme to uplift Dalits on all fronts and therefore activists have demanded the scheme be extended at the national level. What is the Telangana Dalit …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. Context: ‘Meri Policy Mere Haath’ campaign was launched recently in Hassan, Karnataka. About the Campaign: The campaign is part of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. It is aimed at motivating all farmers in the country …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Issues related to health. Context: The Odisha government recently distributed smart health cards to beneficiaries under its flagship Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana. About the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana: Launched on August 15, 2018. Aimed at providing Universal Health coverage, with special emphasis on the health protection of economically …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Government subsidies. Context: The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has successfully entered its seventh year of implementation with the upcoming Kharif 2022 season, completing six years of its implementation since its announcement on 18 February 2016. Meri Policy Mere Hath to be launched: As part of the …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context: The Kerala government has proposed to amend the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act with an ordinance. This move has drawn criticism from the opposition. Changes proposed: The government can “either accept or reject the verdict …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and issues arising out of their implementation. Context: The Padma awards are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day. As many as 128 people ranging from veteran politicians, businessmen, scientists and doctors to artists and ordinary people engaged in public service were announced to …
