Why in News: Prime Minister of India chaired a UNSC debate on maritime security titled, ‘Enhancing Maritime Security — A Case for International Cooperation’. Five Points by the Indian PM The PM highlighted SAGAR (‘Security and Growth for all in …
Why in the news? The latest IPCC report, while flagging the same concerns as previous ones, is now backed up by more data than ever. The human contribution to rising temperatures is clearer, and the 1.5°C warming closer. About IPCC …
About the Scheme Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) was launched in 2014 with the aim to translate the comprehensive vision of Mahatma Gandhi about an ideal Indian village into reality, keeping in view the present context. Under SAGY, each Member …
Background In May, a five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018 which extended reservation to the Maratha community in public education and employment in excess …
Why in News: The Union government has asked States to ensure that people don’t use plastic national flags. About the National Flag The National Flag is a horizontal tricolour of India saffron (kesaria) at the top, white in the middle …
About the Scheme Seekho aur Kamao (Learn & Earn) is a scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs since 2013-14 and is aimed at skill development of minorities. The scheme entails upgrading the skills of minority youth in various …
Why in News ? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its Sixth Assessment report titled “Climate Change 2021- The Physical Science Basis”. Key Findings The Indian Ocean is warming at a higher rate than other oceans due …
What’s in the news? The Parliament has passed the Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021. Highlights of the Bill The Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 allows the Central Government to prohibit strikes, lock-outs, and lay-offs in units engaged in essential defence …
CONTEXT As part of the Union Budget address for 2020-21, the Finance Minister, said that the shutting down of old coal power plants, which are major contributors to emissions, will aid the achievement of India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This …
About the Yojana The Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi, PM-DAKSH Yojana is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment from 2020-21. The scheme aims to cover marginalized persons of Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Economically …