Context: Bamanwas Kankar panchayat in Rajasthan has become the first village body in the State to be certified as fully organic, marking a major grassroots milestone in India’s shift towards chemical-free and sustainable agriculture. About Rajasthan Panchayat Organic Pledge: What it is? Bamanwas Kankar panchayat, comprising seven hamlets in Kotputli–Behror district, has formally committed to …
Source: TH Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Centre is set to amend the MGNREGA Act to rename the flagship rural employment scheme as “Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana” and may raise the guaranteed work limit from 100 to 125 days. About Proposal to rename MNREGA: What it is? MGNREGA is a demand-driven, rights-based rural wage …
Source: NDTV Context: Ethiopia has announced plans to adopt India’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) model to tackle rural poverty and promote women’s empowerment. About Ethiopia to adopt Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM): What it is? DAY-NRLM is India’s flagship poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment programme under …
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population Q4. Evaluate the performance of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in promoting women-led development. What institutional innovations have enhanced its success? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: To assess how NRLM has advanced women’s socio-economic empowerment in rural India and to …
Topic: Population and associated issues. Q1. Why does India’s expanding higher education system fail to translate into secure rural livelihoods? Discuss the link between educational mismatch, employment, and migration. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Due to rising rural youth unemployment despite record expansion in higher education, reflecting a critical education–employment–migration. …
Source: PIB Context: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to launch Phase 2 of the Niveshak Didi initiative to deepen rural financial literacy for women across India. About Niveshak Didi initiative: What it is? Niveshak Didi is a women-led financial literacy …
Context: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended making Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) optional for MGNREGA workers due to issues of exclusion and payment delays. House Panel Recommendations on MGNREGA: Findings: ABPS issues: Many genuine workers were excluded due to Aadhaar-job card discrepancies. Delayed Payments: ₹23,446.27 crore pending in wage and material components (27.26% of budget). …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 November 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. …
Syllabus: Economics Source: PIB Context: India’s economy is transitioning to formality, improving employment security, social benefits, and economic stability. This shift enhances workers’ quality of life through access to social security, regulated conditions, and financial safety nets, with institutions like EPFO driving workforce formalization. What is Formalization of the Economy? Formalization is the process of …
Syllabus: Cooperatives Source: PIB Context: India’s cooperative movement, rooted in the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (“the world is one family”), has played a transformative role in fostering inclusive growth, empowering marginalized communities, and driving rural development. What are Cooperative Societies? Cooperative societies are voluntary organizations where individuals with shared interests collaborate to achieve common economic …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 October 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 …
Context: In Aandhi village, located just 43 kilometers from Jaipur, Rajasthan, a transformation toward a zero-waste model is underway through the integration of advanced green technologies. Food waste, agro waste, wastewater, and other sources from across the village are being converted into resources. Using an array of sustainable technologies like an Organic Waste Bio-Methanation Plant, …
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Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4. Holistic policies that address the structural inequities, institutional and administrative deficits and political distortions of rural India will provide a new lease of life to rural development in India. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express …
