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Do we need to count caste in census?

A continuous and unabated push towards including caste in the forthcoming census enumeration has finally ended with the Union government position into the Supreme Court. The Centre had decided as a matter of policy not to enumerate caste-wise population other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Must read: Complex count: On caste census Existing issue:… Continue reading Do we need to count caste in census?

2nd phase of SBM-U and AMRUT Mission

The PM has launched the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation. What are the missions? [A] Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 The Mission will focus on ensuring complete access to sanitation facilities to serve additional populations migrating from rural to urban areas in search of employment and… Continue reading 2nd phase of SBM-U and AMRUT Mission

GST collections hit 5-month high

India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues crossed ₹1.17 lakh crore in September, hitting a five-month high. Take a look towards the share of GST in government earnings for the previous fiscal: UPSC can ask about the majority component of the Revenue Receipts of the govt. See how Corporate tax is nearing the GST… Continue reading GST collections hit 5-month high

What is Computer Tomography?

The first computed tomography image – a CT scan – of the human brain was made 50 years ago, on Oct. 1, 1971. A few months back, almost all of us have heard about the High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan being conducted on our relatives for diagnosing the damage of lungs caused due to the… Continue reading What is Computer Tomography?

[pib] DigiSaksham Initiative

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched DigiSaksham Initiative. DigiSaksham It is joint initiative with Microsoft India is an extension of the Government’s ongoing programs to support the youth from rural and semi-urban areas. Through DigiSaksham initiative, free of cost training in digital skills including basic skills as well as advance computing, will be… Continue reading [pib] DigiSaksham Initiative

Places in news: Weddell Sea

India has extended support for protecting the Antarctic environment and for co-sponsoring the proposal of the European Union for designating East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). About Weddell Sea The Weddell Sea is part of the Southern Ocean and contains the Weddell Gyre. Its land boundaries are defined by the… Continue reading Places in news: Weddell Sea

PM-CARES

We all know that the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund doesn’t come under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI). This oped seeks to discuss certain aspects of this issue. Present context In a recent affidavit, the Delhi High Court was informed that the PM CARES Fund is… Continue reading PM-CARES

PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme

The existing Mid-Day Meal scheme, which provides hot meals to students, has been renamed as the National Scheme for PM Poshan Shakti Nirman. Key propositions in the PM POSHAN Scheme Supplementary nutrition: The new scheme has a provision for supplementary nutrition for children in aspirational districts and those with high prevalence of anaemia. States to… Continue reading PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme

What is H-1B Visa?

The need for H-1B visas will continue to exist till the ‘talent challenge’ is tackled globally, even though the information technology industry has successfully adopted the work-from-home model amid pandemic-related travel restrictions. Various US Visa Programs 1) H-1B visa What is it: The H-1B visa category covers individuals who “work in a speciality occupation, engage… Continue reading What is H-1B Visa?

Anti-defection Law

An independent MLA from Gujarat is said to have has joined a national political party “in spirit” as he could not formally do so, having been elected as an independent. What is Anti-defection Law? The Anti-Defection Law under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution punishes MPs/ MLAs for defecting from their party by taking away… Continue reading Anti-defection Law

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