Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme

A recent report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has attributed the inefficiency of the PAT scheme to non-transparency, loose targets and overlooked deadlines. PAT Scheme Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme is a flagship program of Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE). NMEEE is one… Continue reading

[pib] Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India (SPPEL)

The Government of India has initiated a Scheme known as “Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India” (SPPEL) informed the Minister of Culture and Tourism. About SPPEL The Scheme was instituted by Ministry of Human Resource Development in 2013. The sole objective of the Scheme is to document and archive the country’s… Continue reading

Dam Safety Bill, 2021 introduced in RS

The Dam Safety Bill 2021 was moved in the Rajya Sabha but the debate could not be held because of disruptions from the Opposition parties. Dam Safety Bill, 2021 The Bill provides for surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of dams to prevent disasters, and institutional mechanisms to ensure safety. It applies to over 5,000 dams… Continue reading

India joins G20’s Troika

India has joined the G20 ‘Troika’with Indonesia and Italy. G20 Troika Troika refers to the top grouping within the G20 that consists of the current, previous and incoming presidencies — Indonesia, Italy and India. With this move, India has started the procedure for taking over the G20 presidency. Significance of the move India will assume… Continue reading

EU unveils Global Gateway Project

The European Union has unveiled a project called ”Global Gateway” that is worth 300 billion euros ($340 billion). The project is being seen as a response to China’s Belt and Road strategy. Global Gateway Project It is the initiative Build Back Better World and the European Global Gateway that are reinforcing each other. The bloc will… Continue reading

WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)

The World Health Assembly (WHA) took the historic decision to form a global treaty to “strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response”. Significance of the launch The launch of putting together this accord is the second such initiative taken under Article 19. The first initiative was the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), which came into effect… Continue reading

With India’s demographic transition, come challenges

Context Recent results from National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) suggest that we are entering an era where we will have to tackle these challenges. A milestone in India’s demographic history: TFR at 2.0 NFHS-5 places the total fertility rate (TFR) at 2.0. With two parents having two children, we have reached a replacement level of… Continue reading

Over 6 lakh Indians renounced Citizenship

More than six lakh Indians renounced citizenship in the past five years, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Lok Sabha. Citizenship in India Citizenship is in the Union List under the Constitution and thus under the exclusive jurisdiction of Parliament. The Constitution does not define the term ‘citizen’ but gives, in Articles 5… Continue reading

Government-owned Contractor-operated (GOCO) Model

The Army’s ambitious plan for modernization of the Army Base Workshops (ABWs) and implementation of the ‘Government-owned, contractor-operated (GOCO)’ model is delayed, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said in its report. What is GOCO Model? The GOCO model was one of the recommendations of the Lt. Gen. DB Shekatkar (Retd.) committee to enhance combat… Continue reading

National Health Accounts Estimates: 2017-18

Out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) as a share of total health expenditure and foreign aid for health has both come down as per the findings of the National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates for India for 2017-18. What is National Health Accounts (NHA)? The NHA estimates are prepared by using an accounting framework based on internationally accepted System… Continue reading

[pib] Soil Health Card Scheme

National Productivity Council (NPC) has carried out a study on ‘Soil Testing Infrastructure for Faster Delivery of Soil Health Card in India’ in 2017. What did the study find? In the study it was found that application of fertilizer and micronutrients based on Soil Health Card (SHC) recommendations resulted in 8-10% of savings. It has… Continue reading

What is Dual Command System of Policing?

The Dual Command System of Policing is being implemented in Bhopal and Indore. What is the ‘Dual Command’ System? Under the dual command system, the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police (SP) share powers and responsibilities in a district. Under this structure, the DM is entrusted with issuing arrest warrants, licenses while the SP… Continue reading

What is a Tundra Satellite?

Russia has successfully placed into orbit a military satellite believed to be part of the Kremlin’s early warning anti-missile system. This launch could be delivering a Tundra satellite. Tundra Satellite The Tundra or EKS (Edinaya Kosmicheskaya Sistema) series of satellites is the next generation of Russian early-warning satellites. The development of the EKS started in… Continue reading

Making the legislature work

Context Parliament’s “performance” is assessed at the end of a session, typically in terms of bills discussed and passed. It is equally necessary to take stock of the issues facing the country and set expectations about what Parliament should be doing when the session is to commence. Analysing the repeal of laws from the standpoint… Continue reading

UNCITRAL Model for Cross Border Insolvency

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has published a draft framework for cross-border insolvency proceedings based on the UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission on International Trade Law) model under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) The IBC, 2016 is the bankruptcy law of India that seeks to consolidate the existing framework… Continue reading

Good Samaritan Scheme

The Good Samaritan scheme, meant to encourage and felicitate those helping road accident victims, has received a poor response from the states more than a month since its launch. Good Samaritan Scheme The Road Transport and Highways Ministry announced this scheme so that taking a road crash victim to hospital is not just hassle-free but… Continue reading

What is Omicron Variant?

A new lineage of SARS-CoV-2 has been designated as a Variant of Concern (VoC) by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has been named Omicron. Behind the name: Omicron The WHO has been using Greek letters to refer to the most widely prevalent coronavirus variants, which otherwise carry long scientific names. It had already used… Continue reading

Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project

If built on time, Jaitapur Project in Maharashtra would be the largest nuclear power generating station in the world by net generation capacity, at 9,900 MW. Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project Jaitapur Project is a proposed nuclear power plant in India. The power project is proposed by Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) and would be… Continue reading

Key Demographic Transitions captured by 5th round of NFHS

The Union health ministry released the summary findings of the fifth round of the National Family and Health Survey (NFHS-5), conducted in two phases between 2019 and 2021. About NFHS The NFHS is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted in a representative sample of households throughout India. The previous four rounds of the NFHS were conducted… Continue reading

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