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13th ASEM Summit

In News Recently, the 13th ASEM Summit was hosted virtually by Cambodia, the ASEM Chair. 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM13) This year marks ASEM’s 25th anniversary of the ASEM process which was established in the year 1996.. The overall theme of ASEM-13 was “Strengthening Multilateralism for Shared Growth”. The sessions discussed the following topics: COVID-19, health […]

Constitution Day: 26th November

In Context 26th November is being celebrated as Constitution Day to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly. Constitution Day About: Constitution Day is also known as ‘Samvidhan Divas’. It is celebrated in the country on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.  The Ministry […]

Demographic Transitions Captured: NFHS-5

In News The fifth edition of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) confirmed signs of a demographic shift in India. National Family Health Survey 5 (NFHS 5) It was conducted in 2019-2020. Sample size:  The NFHS-5 survey work has been conducted in around 6.1 lakh sample households from 707 districts (as on March, 2017) of […]

Revisiting EWS Criteria: Govt tells SC

In news The Centre will review the Rs 8 lakh family income ceiling for Economically Weaker Sections to apply for 10% reserved seats in central education institutes. About 103rd Amendment Act 2019: The Union government has taken a considered decision to revisit the criteria for determining the economically weaker sections in terms of the provisions […]

Neobanks

In News With about 58.4% population underbanked in India, Neobanks have immense potential for growth in tier-II and- III rural segments of the countries per the “The Evolution of Neobanks in India” Report.  About Neobanks bridge the gap between the services that traditional banks offer and the evolving expectations of customers in the digital age. […]

20th SCO Council of Heads Meeting

Context Recently, 20th SCO Council of Heads Meeting was held in Nur-Sultan in virtual format under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan. Major Issues Highlighted  Both India and Pakistan joined SCO at the Astana summit in 2017 and ever since Pakistan has tried to raise the Kashmir issue on this platform. Both India and Russia have urged […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   Fertility rate falls to below replacement level, signals population is stabilising   (Polity and Governance)   Key takeaways of the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS), issues and its comparison with the earlier survey, and what measures need to be […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Centre’s free foodgrain scheme on till March    (Welfare Schemes) Objectives and needs behind the Centre’s move to extend its free ration scheme under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), for another four months, until March 2022, know […]

39th PRAGATI Meeting

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India chaired the 39th PRAGATI meeting. The Prime Minister also reviewed Poshan Abhiyaan.  Key Points of the meeting Nine agenda items were taken for review including eight projects and one scheme. Among the eight projects are: Three projects were from the Ministry of Railways. Two projects each were […]

ACROSS Scheme

In News The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister approved the continuation of umbrella scheme ‘Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)’ for the next five years at an estimated cost of Rs 2,135 crore. ACROSS Scheme About: The scheme pertains to the ministry’s atmospheric science programmes and addresses different […]

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