About the programme Launched in January 2018, the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) is one of the largest experiments on outcomes-focused governance in the world. The ADP is NITI Aayog’s flagship initiative to uplift those backward 115 districts that are lagging …
About the scheme Samagra Shiksha is an overarching programme for the school education sector extending from pre-school to class 12. The scheme has been prepared with the broader goal of improving school effectiveness measured in terms of equal opportunities for …
Why in News? Indian Defence Minister recently addressed an India-Sweden Defence Industry Cooperation webinar. Planned events for defence cooperation A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers and the Swedish Security and Defence Industry …
Why in News: DRDO is developing exoskeleton for the Indian soldiers posted in high altitudes What is an exoskeleton? Exoskeletons can be worn over a regular uniform or combat gear so that a soldier’s strength is fully augmented. The gadget …
CONTEXT There has been ongoing tussle between centre and state government of Bengal, which deserves our attention for the future health of our federal polity. BACKGROUND The issue was over the conduct of the former Chief Secretary of Bengal. The …