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How circular migration can help meet global skill shortages and lift Indians out of poverty?

Why in the News? Maharashtra’s 997 youth, earning Rs 1.37 lakh in Israel, engage in circular migration, boosting skills through labour mobility agreements. What is the “triple win” scenario associated with circular migration? Migrants win by gaining high-paying jobs, improving their skills, and getting social security benefits while working abroad. The home country (like India)… Continue reading How circular migration can help meet global skill shortages and lift Indians out of poverty?

Tribes in news: Chenchu Tribe

Why in the News? The Chenchu tribe, a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) in Andhra Pradesh, faces poverty, unemployment, and worsening living conditions due to the discontinuation of a special MGNREGS project. The government launched the MGNREGS Chenchu Special Project in 2009 to address their specific needs, providing 180 days of employment. About Chenchu Tribe… Continue reading Tribes in news: Chenchu Tribe

[UPSC Openhouse] By Arvind Sir | Learn ’57’ Micro Themes To Cover 80% of the UPSC Mains Syllabus? || Consolidate Your UPSC 2025 Preparation With Micro Themes || Join On 6th Oct 2024 at 7:00 PM

Register for the masterclass on 6th Oct 2024, 7 PM to get access to ’57’ most important PYQ based micro-themes to cover UPSC syllabus Know more about the Arvind Sir’s ‘PYQ based Micro-Themes’ Masterclass In this session, Arvind Sir will help you consolidate your UPSC 2025 preparation using ’30 PYQ based Micro-Themes’ that will cover… Continue reading [UPSC Openhouse] By Arvind Sir | Learn ’57’ Micro Themes To Cover 80% of the UPSC Mains Syllabus? || Consolidate Your UPSC 2025 Preparation With Micro Themes || Join On 6th Oct 2024 at 7:00 PM

Rules promoting caste bias in jails struck down by Supreme Court

Why in the News? The Supreme Court declared caste-based discrimination in prisons unconstitutional, ordering immediate reforms in jail manuals nationwide to uphold inmates’ dignity, equality, and non-discrimination rights. What specific caste-based practices in prison manuals were deemed unconstitutional by the SC? Work Assignments Based on Caste: The assignment of menial tasks like cleaning and sweeping… Continue reading Rules promoting caste bias in jails struck down by Supreme Court

How India could play a meaningful role in the conflict in West Asia

Why in the News? With escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, India’s Ministry of External Affairs she emphasized the need to prevent regional escalation, urging all parties to resolve issues through dialogue and diplomacy for stability. Can India act as a mediator in the Iran-Israel conflict?  India maintains strong strategic and economic ties with both… Continue reading How India could play a meaningful role in the conflict in West Asia

China-Vietnam red diplomacy 

Why in the News? Vietnamese President’s recent trip to China seeks to rekindle the historical ties and camaraderie between Mao Zedong and Ho Chi Minh, to strengthen political trust in their bilateral relationship strategically. Current Diplomatic Relationship between China and Vietnam: Revived Political Trust: Vietnamese President to Lam’s visit to China sought to revive the… Continue reading China-Vietnam red diplomacy 

[pib] Cabinet approves PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY)

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet approved the rationalization of all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare into two umbrella schemes: Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) – A cafeteria scheme aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture. Krishonnati Yojana (KY) – Focuses on food security and agricultural self-sufficiency.… Continue reading [pib] Cabinet approves PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY)

[pib] Cabinet confers Classical Language Status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved conferring the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. Classical Languages in India: Details Objective To recognize and preserve Bharat’s profound cultural heritage embodied in these languages and their literary traditions. Criteria for Classical Language Status 2004 (when Tamil was declared a… Continue reading [pib] Cabinet confers Classical Language Status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages

Why Chagos Islands matter?

Why in the News? British Foreign Minister announced that the deal with Mauritius has settled the long-standing dispute over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, the UK’s last overseas territory in Africa. The agreement also ensures the long-term future of the Diego Garcia military base, which is jointly operated by the UK and US. About… Continue reading Why Chagos Islands matter?

[3rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A case of nothing but patent censorship

PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the Constitution. (UPSC CSE 2013) Q). What do understand by the concept “freedom of speech and expression”? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other… Continue reading [3rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A case of nothing but patent censorship

Govt printed, then shelved elephant census report as numbers fell by 20% in 5 years

Why in the News? Since February this year, hundreds of copies of the Environment Ministry’s elephant census report — “Status of Elephant in India 2022-23” — have remained unreleased, with the government attributing the delay to pending census data from the Northeast. Findings of the Elephant Census Report: Significant Drop in Population: The report shows… Continue reading Govt printed, then shelved elephant census report as numbers fell by 20% in 5 years

Food safety laws in states

Why in the News? The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated that all food establishments display the names and addresses of their owners and employees. In July, the Supreme Court put a hold on similar orders issued by the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. What are the regulations for selling food in India?  Licensing and… Continue reading Food safety laws in states

What are Psychedelic Drugs?

Why in the News? Researchers from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in collaboration with researchers from Cornell, Yale, and Columbia has uncovered how a psychedelic drug interacts with the brain to alleviate anxiety. About Psychedelic Drugs Psychedelic drugs are a class of psychoactive substances that alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes.  These drugs… Continue reading What are Psychedelic Drugs?

Species in News: Golden Langur

Why in the News? The construction of wildlife passages and artificial canopy bridges along the India-Bhutan border has been prompted by increased deaths of the endangered golden langur due to road accidents. About Golden Langur Details Identification Recognizable by the color of their fur, which gives them their name. Fur color changes with the seasons.… Continue reading Species in News: Golden Langur

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