Source: PIB Context: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW) introduced “Bhavishya,” a centralized pension processing software, to address delays, errors, and financial losses in pension processing for central government employees. The software integrates 99 Ministries/Departments, 1020 Offices, and 8320 Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs), with over 2,50,845 Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) issued by …
Source: Economic Times Context: In response to widespread protests following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, the Union Health Ministry directed that heads of government hospitals must file a First Information Report (FIR) within six hours of any violence against healthcare workers on duty. This directive, issued by the Directorate General …
Syllabus: Governance: Civil Services in India Source: ET Context: The central government has made its largest push for lateral entry into civil services, with the UPSC advertising 45 posts across various ministries. These positions include 10 joint secretaries and 35 director/deputy secretaries, to be filled on a contract basis. About Lateral Entry: The term lateral …
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Syllabus: Economy: Energy Source: PIB Context: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized that the next Industrial Revolution will be driven by the bio-economy, with India’s biotech sector growing rapidly. The sector has expanded 13-fold over the last decade, reaching over $130 billion in 2024, and is projected to hit $300 billion by 2030. …
Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions/ Science and Technology: Health Source: IE Context: The WHO has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern, with 99,176 cases and 208 deaths reported across 116 countries since 2022. It has been declared a global PHEIC for the second time in two years. What is Monkeypox? Mpox …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: PIB Context: Union Minister for Education, released the India Rankings 2024, which are based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The rankings, reflecting the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, assess higher education institutions (HEIs) in India across five broad parameters: Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity, and Perception. This …
Source: IE Context: The process for designating senior advocates in India has evolved to promote transparency and merit. Senior advocates, as defined by the Advocates Act, 1961, are distinguished lawyers recognized for their excellence and contributions to the legal profession. The Supreme Court recently designated 39 lawyers, including 10 women, as senior advocates based on …
Syllabus: Indian Judiciary Source: TH Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s role as a protector of individual liberties Background of the case Involved: The case involves former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who was arrested and detained for an extended period in connection with corruption allegations. His incarceration raised concerns about the …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Syllabus: International Relations Source: TH Context: The G4 nations, represented by India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan, have called for urgent reforms to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasizing that without addressing the current lack of representation, particularly in the permanent membership category, the UNSC is “ill-equipped” to handle modern global challenges. Major Arguments …
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Syllabus: Polity: Indian Judiciary Source: HT Context: The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed that the legal principle “bail is the rule, and jail is the exception” applies even to cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Background of the Case: Jalaluddin Khan, a retired police constable, was accused of harbouring suspected terrorists by …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: US Dept Of State Context: Recently Secretary of State of the US commemorated the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions of 1949. Adoption and History: The first Geneva Convention was adopted in 1864 to protect wounded soldiers on the battlefield. The current four Geneva Conventions were adopted on August 12, 1949, …
Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions Source: Niti Aayog Key Findings of the PM Mudra Yojana Report: Overall Performance: Since 2015, the scheme has supported 35 crore Micro and Small entrepreneur accounts. Financial Inclusion: Women hold around 71% of the accounts (FY 2022). Sanctioned amounts for new entrepreneurs have increased. Support for Small Businesses: 80% …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: BS Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, which aims to provide financial assistance to help one crore urban poor and middle-class families build, purchase, or rent affordable housing over five years. The scheme, targets families with no permanent house and offers subsidies on home loans for economically …
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Syllabus: Economy: Banking/ Polity Source: TH Context: A bill proposing changes to banking laws, including allowing up to four nominees for a bank account, was introduced in the Lok Sabha recently. Objective of the Bill: The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to strengthen banking governance, enhance reporting consistency to the Reserve Bank of …
Syllabus: GS2/ Health, Management of Social Sector, Issues Relating to Poverty & Hunger Source: IE Context: Over the past decade, the poorest in India have become less vulnerable to medical expenditure shocks, largely due to the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Expanding it to reach near Universal Health Coverage in India becomes important for India to reduce the Poor’s …
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