About the Scheme Atal Pension Yojana (APY) addresses the old age income security of the working poor. It is focused on the unorganized sector workers. It encourages the workers in the unorganised sector to voluntarily save for their retirement. The …
What’s in the news? The Parliament has passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020. The Bill seeks to provide for the regulation of Assisted Reproductive Technology services in the country. Highlights of the Bill Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) The …
About the Act The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 was recently passed by the Parliament. The Act defines surrogacy as a practice where a woman gives birth to a child for an intending couple with the intention to hand over the …
About NMCG National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act 1860. It acted as the implementation arm of National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) which was constituted under the provisions of the …
What’s in the news? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released the draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP) for public feedback. Significance India has the potential to be among the leading nations in the world of air sports. It has …
Background Substantial dependence on rainfall makes cultivation in unirrigated areas a high risk, less productive profession. Empirical evidence suggests that assured or protective irrigation encourages farmers to invest more in farming technology and inputs leading to productivity enhancement and increased …
Context A recent religious conclave held in Haridwar witnessed inflammatory and provocative speeches. What is ‘hate speech’? There is no specific legal definition of ‘hate speech’. Provisions in law criminalise speeches, writings, actions, signs and representations that foment violence and …
What’s in the news? Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has launched a 100 days reading campaign ‘Padhe Bharat’. The launch of 100 Days Reading Campaign is in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 which emphasises on promotion of …
About ‘eSanjeevani’ Launched in 2009 by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare ‘eSanjeevani’ is a web-based comprehensive telemedicine solution. It aims to provide healthcare services to patients in their homes. Besides enhancing the quality of medical services, addressing issues …
About Jal Jeevan Mission Launched in 2019, the chief objective of the Mission is to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024 and thereby ensuring potable water supply in adequate quantity i.e. @ 55 lpcd …