In Context The Lok Sabha is currently holding a discussion on Climate Change under rule 193. About the rule  Discussions under this rule do not involve the introduction of a formal motion before the House.  Hence, no voting takes place after a discussion on the matters considered under this rule. It also states that “the […]

In News Over 1 lakh people get pensions directly into their bank accounts through the SAMPANN project. About the project It was launched in 2018. It is a seamless online pension processing and payment system for Department of Telecommunications pensioners. It has helped the Department in the faster settlement of pension cases, improved reconciliation/auditing and […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   PM moots social media, cryptocurrency norms (Economy) Cryptocurrency, Benefits of Cryptocurrency, Concerns, India and Cryptocurrency, Way Forward GS 2 1 Centre says no proposal to scrap sedition law   (Polity and Governance) What is Sedition law, Section 124A of […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3    As nation bids farewell to CDS, a voice from the crowd: ‘Our duty to pay tribute’ (Defence) Learn facts related to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Mi-17V5 helicopter    GS 2 3 Drop in mask use has put India […]

In News According to a report by Lancet, India reported highest number of suicide deaths in the world. The paper is titled: ‘The national suicide prevention strategy in India: Context and considerations for urgent action’. About The Lancet has published a broad and comprehensive policy paper offering a range of evidence-based solutions across sectors. The […]

In News Recently,The Rajya Sabha passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021. It was cleared by the Lok Sabha on December 6. Objectives and need  There is a need for more pharmaceutical education and research institutions of national importance in India to suffice the present demands and the emerging trends […]

In News  Recently ,Committee on Empowerment of Women  tabled its fifth report on “Empowerment of women through education with special reference to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme’’ in Lok Sabha. Key Higlights of the report  According to the report, nearly 80 per cent of the funds for the scheme has been used for its advertising […]

In News Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10  About Human Rights Day 2021  It is obeerved to honour the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year’s theme for Human Rights Day is: Equality – Reducing inequalities, advancing human […]

In News The Rajya Sabha passed both the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021 as well as the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020. Objectives and Need of the bill Curb unethical practices: Both the Bills seek to curb unethical practices related to issues of sex selection and exploitation of the surrogate. Regulation: Couples would arrive in […]

Context An expenditure of Rs.15,072.34 crore, constituting 54.24% of the outlay has already been incurred under Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Rural-Urban Mission (SPMRM). About SPMRM It was launched in the year 2016 in mission mode to develop 300 clusters in the country holistically by provisioning economic, social and physical infrastructure facilities.  The goal of SPMRM is […]