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Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS)

In News The Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) launched the Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme for Service Sector (SCLCSS) at Guwahati. About SCLCSS It aims at promoting entrepreneurship and opportunities for MSMEs in the North-Eastern Region. The scheme will help in meeting the technology-related requirements of enterprises in the services […]

Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2021

In News  The President of India recently felicitated the awardees of the cleanest cities of India at the ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav’ hosted as part of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA). About Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021 The award ceremony, organized to recognize the good work done for Swachhata by […]

Kulbhushan Jadhav Case

In News Pakistan’s Parliament passed the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill, 2021, granting the right of appeal to Kulbhushan Jadhav, former Indian Navy officer on death row on espionage and other charges.  The bill was enacted to implement an order of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Background on the issue International […]

Life expectancy lower for urban poor: Study

In News Recently, Azim Premji University (APU) released the report on ‘Health Care Equity in Urban India’ in collaboration with 17 regional NGOs across India. About the report It explores health vulnerabilities and inequalities in cities in India.  It also looks at the availability, accessibility and cost of healthcare facilities, and possibilities in future-proofing services […]

DGsP/IGsP Conference- 2021

In News While addressing the valedictory session of all India conference of directors general of police (DGPs) and inspectors general of police (IGPs), Prime Minister appreciated the positive change in the police attitude towards the general public, particularly post-Covid. Major Highlights Overall analysis: Previously he observed that the police used force and curfews to resolve […]

5 year of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin

In News Recently, Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin completed 5 years. About               A sum of Rs 1,47,218.31 crore has been released to the states and UTs since the inception of the revamped rural housing scheme. The program is being implemented and monitored through end to end e-governance solutions, AwaasSoft and AwaasApp.  AwaasSoft provides functionalities […]

Special Category Status (SCS)

In News Recently, the Andhra Pradesh High Court questioned the Centre for not granting Special Category Status (SCS) to Andhra Pradesh. Background In 2016, a special package was given to Andhra Pradesh in lieu of the special status, but industrial incentives being given to a few other States under package-2 were not being given to […]

Process for Repealing a Law

In News The Prime Minister announced that the three contentious farm laws passed last year would be repealed.  He also said that the process of repealing the laws which are currently stayed by the Supreme Court will take place in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. Three Farm Laws The three farm laws are: Farmers […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1&10   Farmers reap Modi climbdown   (Polity and Governance/Economy) the Union government’s recent step to the repeal of the three farm laws, what are key provisions of 3 Farmers Bills and The Controversies Surrounding them, why there is need of “Reforms” […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2&3   1   Govt. relents, decides to spike farm laws   (Governance/Economy) What were the farm laws that have been repealed? Why had the need been felt? In what circumstances were the laws passed? When and how did the farmers’ protests start, […]

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