GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population Source: DTE, UNICEF Context: Only 26.4 per cent(just 1 in 4 children) of children aged 0-15 years are shielded by social protection, leaving the remaining 73.6 per cent exposed to poverty, exclusion and multidimensional deprivations, noted a new United Nations (UN) report …
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GSPaper-2 Syllabus: Welfare schemes for women Source: Indian Express Context: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao will now be extended across the country. BBBP is the Centre’s flagship programme (under the Women and Child Development Ministry) for women’s empowerment, which focuses on the education of girls child and improving the sex ratio. It was launched in January …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Context: The Ministry of Finance has revised the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) rules. Revised norms: The interest that the fund accrues will be deposited in …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Context: With the Covid-19 pandemic leading to the suspension of the release of funds under MPLADS and impacting projects, the Parliamentary Committee on Estimates has asked the government to release …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Employment Related issues. Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has submitted its report on the functioning of the MGNREGA to the Lok Sabha. Challenges/concerns highlighted: There has always been a hike in the revised estimate over the budget estimate in the past. Delay …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Employment Related issues. Context: As per the latest economic survey: Demand for work under MGNREGA scheme has dropped from the peak of the first lockdown, but is still higher than pre-COVID levels. The highest demand for work under the scheme was seen in States which are usually the destination …
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; 3. Unless the structural impediments especially with respect to subsidies are addressed, the Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana) cannot properly benefit the low-income groups. Evaluate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why …
Topic: 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. 3. Critically analyse the various policies aimed at development of tribals in India. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Context: Citing economic recovery, the Union Cabinet has restored the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) that was suspended in April 2020 subsuming the funds for the scheme in …
Topic: 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. 3. Critically examine the need and rationale behind conducting caste-based census in India. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Employment related issues. Tamil Nadu Urban Employment Scheme Context: Tamil Nadu government has issued orders to implement the urban employment scheme in the state on a pilot basis. The scheme is aimed at providing livelihood and social security by increasing job opportunities and through creation and maintenance of public assets. …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: 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 Supreme Court has stepped in to protect homebuyers from exploitation by builders who delay …
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GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has begun (From 25th August) ‘SUJALAM’, a ‘100 days campaign’ as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. About the campaign: The objective is to create more and more ODF Plus villages by undertaking waste water management at village level. …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: 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: This is an urban employment scheme proposed to be implemented by Tamil Nadu Government …
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GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: 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 Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) has brought high-speed internet to some of the remotest tribal …
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 Union Minister for Power and MNRE recently reviewed the implementation of PM-KUSUM Scheme. He emphasised on the importance of PM-KUSUM scheme for farmers which provides them a day-time reliable source …
General Studies – 3 Topics covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Context: Delay in actualizing a loan guarantee scheme announced by the government in the aftermath of second wave of the pandemic in India Key points related to this Background: …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. MPLAD Scheme Context: The Union government has said that it is not considering any proposal to restore Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds for FY21 and FY22. …
