NEWS Growing instances of judicial interference in an investigation are not only undesirable but also not sanctioned by law. CONTEXT Recently there have been growing instances of subordinate judicial officers, and even High Courts sometimes, directing the investigating officer to …
About the Scheme The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme was launched in 2019 for installation of solar pumps and grid connected solar and other renewable power plants in the country. It was launched by …
Why in News? The External Affairs Minister handed over to Georgia the holy relics of 17th century Georgian Queen St. Ketevan nearly 16 years after they were found in Goa. Who is St. Queen Ketevan? St. Queen Ketevan was a …
CONTEXT Recently, the government of Uttar Pradesh has released a “Population Policy”. The policy is intended to bring the gross fertility rate in the State down from the existing 2.7 to 2.1 by 2026. In order to achieve this policy, …
What’s in the news? The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme under which Indian shipping companies will be given a subsidy as they bid for global tenders for the import of cargo by the government or government entities. As part …
What’s in the news? In order to further boost growth in livestock sector and thereby making animal husbandry more remunerative to 10 crore farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry Sector, the Government has approved implementation of a Special Livestock Sector Package …
CONTEXT Since 1976, seats in the Lok Sabha have reflected the 1971 census and have not taken into account changes in the population. The primary reason for this has been unequal population growth among States. India’s most highly developed and …
About NAM The National Ayush Mission is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2014 by the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The basic objective of NAM is to promote AYUSH medical systems through cost effective AYUSH …
NEWS Several steps can be taken to ensure that people are not booked under laws held unconstitutional. CONTEXT Recently, the Supreme Court had expressed shock that despite its declaration of Section 66A of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 as …