Why in news? One Day National Conference was organized to observe the 25th year of the enactment of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act 1996, as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. What is it? Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act 1996 (PESA)- The Panchayat (Extension of the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 or …
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Why in news? Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has approved extension (six months) to conduct 5G trials till May 2022 for Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone idea. What is it? 5G Technology-– 5G is the 5th generation wireless cellular network. It will deliver faster and more reliable communication with lower latency, massive network capacity. 5G …
Why in news? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed the Lok Sabha that 11 States and 01 Union Territory have boundary disputes between them and “occasional protests and incidents of violence are reported from some of the disputed border areas”. What is it? After partition, the present day India was formed by joining …
Why in news? For growth of any nation there should be productive contribution of each and every section of the society especially the children and the youth. As India is in the middle of a demographic transition, we have peculiar opportunity for development and growth. This can lead India towards faster economic growth. What is …
Why in news? Nowadays, elections are coming up in several states, and one issue raises every time is related to election campaign funding by political parties.A candidate or political parties spend huge funds in elections but there is no proper estimate.Voters often neglect this issue in the noise of campaigns, leaders or media coverage etc. …
Why in news? Recently, the Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation has launched the “Dairy Sahakar” scheme at Anand, Gujarat. What is it? The scheme is launched to encourage the cooperative dairy businesses in the country to achieve the vision “from cooperation to prosperity”. And it will augment the existing efforts to strength the …
Why in news? Being closed since the April 2020-lockdown, Anganwadis are slowly reopening. Those in Karnataka, Bihar and Tamil Nadu are opening or considering opening shortly. What is it? Anganwadi means “courtyard shelter”. It is a type of rural child care centre in India and works as day care centres. They were started by the …
Why in news? The Union Minister for Labour and Employment flagged off the first-ever All India Survey on Domestic Workers (AISDWs). What is it? All India Survey on Domestic Workers (AISDWs)-AISDW is aimed at estimating the share of domestic workers at both, National level and State-level. The survey will help to provide a percentage distribution …
Why in news? India is ranked 101 out of a total 116 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021. What is it? Global Hunger Index (GHI) is published jointly by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe every year, to comprehensively measure and trace hunger at the global, regional, and country levels.GHI scores are based on the …
India has been dealing with unprecedented crises-with China on the border and with the economy and pandemics within. Fighting these crises require resources. So, this article examines the options to raise revenue and the consequences that come with them. Increase in financial burden to counter China The Chinese military threat calls for immediate and strategic …
