- The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has initiated a comprehensive exercise to appraise and approve Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) and Central Sector Schemes (CSs) for continuation post March 2026.
- The foundation of this appraisal exercise lies in the 2016 Union Budget, which formally introduced the policy of assigning a sunset clause and outcome-based evaluation for every centrally funded scheme.
- The goal was to ensure that no scheme continues indefinitely without proven effectiveness and relevance.
- For Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs), the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Organisation (DMEO) under NITI Aayog is responsible for conducting evaluations.
- For Central Sector Schemes (CSs), the concerned ministries select third-party agencies to assess outcomes and performance. Read More
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Daily Current Affairs – 30 May, 2025
PDF - Recently, the first batch of 17 female cadets graduated alongside over 300 male counterparts from the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune.
- Gender Equality in Armed Forces: Allowing women into NDA promotes inclusivity and equal opportunities in defense services.
- Expanding Talent Pool: Women bring diverse skills and perspectives, strengthening the military’s operational effectiveness.
- Successful Integration in Other Countries: Many nations, including the US, UK, and Israel, have successfully integrated women into combat roles.
- Breaking Stereotypes: Women’s participation challenges traditional gender roles and inspires future generations. Read More
First Batch of Female Cadets Graduates from NDA
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Arguments Favoring Women in Defense Sector
- Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C R Patil launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025.
- It is a nationwide rural sanitation survey by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- It is India’s largest sanitation survey and The first Swachh Survekshan was conducted in 2016, in which 73 cities were evaluated and Mysuru was ranked first in the country. Read More
Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025
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Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025
- Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025 was passed for establishing a legal framework for protecting and supporting gig workers across the state.
- Section 2(35) of the Code on Social Security, 2020 defines a gig worker as “a person who participates in a work arrangement and earns from such activities outside of a traditional employer–employee relationship.”
- In the recent report titled India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy, projected that the number of gig workers in India may rise to 23.5mn by 2030. Read More
Karnataka’s Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance, 2025
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Who are Gig workers?
- Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Amul, and Rich Plus have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote organic farming in India.
- Launch of Organic Farming Card: A co-branded Organic Farming Card has been introduced for account holders of IOB who are engaged in organic farming.
- This card will enable farmers to access discounted organic agricultural inputs through Amul’s certified retail outlets.
- IOB has announced a dedicated credit scheme named “Harit Kranti”, specifically designed to address the financial needs of organic farmers.
- Richplus will play a key role in offering technical expertise and training to farmers on organic farming practices. Read More
Promotion of Organic Farming
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- According to a new study published in the journal Science, If the world gets warmer by 2.7°C due to the current trajectory of climate policies, only 24% of the world’s present-day glaciers will remain.
- They are essentially large and thick masses of ice that are formed on land due to the accumulation of snow over centuries.
- They hold 70 per cent of the Earth’s freshwater, currently encompassing around 10 percent of the planet’s land area. Read More
Only 24% Present-Day Glaciers Will Remain if World Gets Warmer by 2.7°C
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What are glaciers?
- Egyptian archaeologists have discovered three ancient tombs in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis in Luxor, dating back to the New Kingdom period (1550–1070 BC).
- It is located on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt.
- It is home to numerous historic landmarks, including the Luxor Temple, Karnak Temples, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, and several funerary temples and noble tombs. Read More
