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RBI’s Framework for Reclassification of FPI to FDI

Source: IE Why in News?  Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a framework to allow foreign portfolio investors to convert...

13 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

India's Carbon Market: A Green Leap Forward

This editorial is based on “Giving shape to India’s carbon credit mechanism” which was published in The Hindu on 12/11/2024. The...

12 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

State of Food and Agriculture 2024

For Prelims: Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations, Non-communicable diseases, Greenhouse gas emissions, Sustainable Development Goals,...

12 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Accessibility for Disabled Persons

Source: TH  Recently, The Supreme Court affirmed that the right to access environments, services, and opportunities for persons with...

12 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Global Tuberculosis Report 2024

For Prelims: Tuberculosis (TB), WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2024, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), One World TB Summit" (2023), Ni-kshay...

11 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Towards an Efficient PDS in India

This editorial is based on “Rationalizing leaky PDS” which was published in The Hindu on 07/05/2024. The article brings into picture...

11 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Sansad TV Special - Decoding Ayushman Bharat: A Beacon of Health & Hope

For Prelims: Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs),...

11 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Upgrading Wind Energy Generation

For Prelims: High Court, Wind Energy, Wind Turbine, Renewable Energy, National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Chennai, Production Linked...

11 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

National Education Day 2024

Source: BS  Recently, the National Education Day (NED) is observed annually on 11th November to honour  Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's birth...

11 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Prior Sanction to Prosecute Public Servants Under PMLA

Source: IE Why in News? The Supreme Court (SC) of India recently upheld a decision by the Telangana High Court, mandating that public servants must...

11 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Sendai Framework and India's Commitment to DRR

For Prelims: 2015 Sendai Framework, Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre, CDRI, India's Commitment to DRR, G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR),...

09 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Major Employment Generation Scheme

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09 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Livelihood Promotion Among Tribals

For Prelims: Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA), National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) 2019-21,...

09 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana

Source: PIB  Why in News?  The Department of Fisheries organised a meeting to discuss the recently implemented Pradhan Mantri Matsya...

09 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Addressing Air Pollution Crisis Through Systemic Change

This editorial is based on “Tackling NCR's air pollution needs sustainable focus, not quick fixes” which was published in Business...

08 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Protected Planet Report 2024

For Prelims: Protected Planet Report, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Conference of...

08 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme

Source: PIB  The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi scheme, designed to provide financial assistance to meritorious...

08 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

First Advance Estimates for Kharif Crop Production

For Prelims: Kharif crop, Digital Crop Survey, Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM), Girdawari method, Gross Domestic Product, Digital Public...

07 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

DCGI's New Regulations for Imported Cosmetics

Source: LM Recently, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) established new guidelines to enhance the safety, quality, and regulatory...

07 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Urbanisation and Industrialisation Depleting Groundwater

For Prelims: Central Groundwater Board (CGWB), India Meteorological Department (IMD), PMKSY, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY) For...

07 Nov 2024 Government Policies & Interventions