NITI Aayog and the Netherlands Release Report Context: NITI Aayog and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands released a report titled ‘LNG as a Transportation Fuel in Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle’ at India Energy Week. Relevance: GS-02 GS-03 (Planning, NITI Aayog) Key […]
Role of the Election Commission in Ensuring Free and Fair Elections Context: The announcement of the 18th Lok Sabha election and the revelations around the electoral bond scheme, alongside the recent exit of the Election Commissioner of India from his post, has painted a deep […]
Inauguration of the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Cooperation inaugurated the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC), which serves as an umbrella organization for urban cooperative banks (UCB). Main Highlights: NUCFDC has […]
EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme Context: Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme: This scholarship initiative aims to provide access to education and opportunities for economically disadvantaged […]
SHRESHTA scheme Context: The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment provided details about the SHRESHTA scheme in a written response in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and Interventions) Scheme for Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) […]
Election Commission publishes the data on poll bonds received from SBI Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India had scrapped the electoral bonds scheme, stating it “unconstitutional”. Moreover, it had asked the SBI to submit to the EC all details of the bonds which had […]
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 Context: The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 introduced in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) Main highlights: The government introduced the bill aimed to curb leaks, malpractices as well as […]
SC to hear plea to include CJI on EC selection panel Context: The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear a plea regarding the appointment of Election Commissioners in the Election Commission of India (ECI) following the unexpected resignation of Arun Goel ahead of the […]
India’s R&D funding, breaking down the numbers Context: India’s recent budget plan for 2024-25 includes a whopping ₹1 lakh crore for improving research and innovation. This shows how much the government values research for the country’s progress. Relevance: GS-02 GS-03 (Government policies and interventions, Research […]
Centre notifies Implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Rules Context: The Union Home Ministry announced the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) passed by parliament in 2019. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) Key Highlights: The Ministry reassures that no Indian citizen will need […]