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Police Reforms in India
In News Recently, the Vice President of India called for renewed thrust to implement reforms in police forces. Key Points The Vice President emphasised that a progressive, modern India must have a police force which meets the democratic aspirations of the people. Skill up-gradation with modern requirements: There is a need to upgrade the skills […]
U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy
In News Recently, Chinese officials said that the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy and the creation of groups such as the QUAD were as dangerous as NATO’s eastward expansion in Europe. About Indo-pacific Ocean’s initiative It is an Indian initiative for a safe, stable and secure maritime domain, especially the Indo-pacific ocean region. The focus areas include […]
Social Security Schemes
In News Recently, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have completed 7 years of providing social security net. Key Points Launch: PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY were launched in 2015. Objectives: These three social security schemes are dedicated to the welfare of the citizens, […]
Assam Cattle Preservation (Amendment) Act, 2021
In News Recently, a beef shortage has been observed in Meghalaya following the implementation of the Assam Cattle Preservation (Amendment) Act, 2021 in Assam. Background The original legislation had been passed in August 2021 which replaced the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 1950, on the ground that the latter lacked sufficient legal provisions to regulate the […]
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
In News Recently, PM pays tributes to Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his birth anniversary. Gopal Krishna Gokhale About: Born on May 9, 1866, in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra (then Bombay Presidency) in a Brahmin family. He was one of the founding leaders of the Indian national movement. He was an immensely wise liberal nationalist and […]
Decreasing Poverty Level
In context A recent World Bank Report has shown that extreme poverty in India more than halved in the last decade. About The report shows that the poverty level has decreased from 22.5 per cent to 10.2 per cent between 2011 and 2019. The reduction level was greater for rural areas (26.3 per cent to […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Social media posts to texts, why all parties love the sedition law (Polity and Governance) What is Sedition law?What does Section 124 A states,Significance of the law, need for, concerns and criticisms GS 2 5 Collegium clear names of 2 judges […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 5 ISRO’s unique goal for Venus mission (Science and Technology Know about Venus mission and How venus offers different challenges compared to Mars? GS 1 6 In rising heat, the cry of the wilting outdoor worker (Important Geophysical Phenomena) What […]
Front Running
In News Recently, Axis Asset Management Company suspended two fund managers for various irregularities, including front-running the AMC’s transactions on their personal accounts. What is Frontrunning? It is a practice of dealing in securities on advance information of an upcoming transaction that could affect its price movement. It is illegal in India Sebi has categorised […]
