In News  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for the continuation of the revised Samagra Shiksha Scheme for a period of five years. It has been extended from 2021-22 to 2025-26. About Samagra Shiksha Scheme It is an integrated scheme for school education covering complete pre-primary to senior secondary (up […]

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In News  Recently, the Government of India signed a $250 million loan agreement with the World Bank for the Second Phase of Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP Phase II). About  The first phase of the DRIP programme covered 223 dams in 7 states which improved the safety and operational performance of selected dams, along […]

In News  Recently, a Parliamentary panel recommended social security measures for informal workers in its report on the impact of the pandemic on rising unemployment and job loss. Objectives and Need  The pandemic has devastated the labour market, denting the employment scenario and threatening the survival of millions of workers and their families. The reports […]

Facts in News Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs)   The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) including 389 exclusive POCSO Courts as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) from 01.04.2021 to 31.03.2023. FTSCs are set up for one year initially (subject to approval). Therefore, […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   2   ‘Need viable alternatives to stubble burning’   (Environment ) What is Stubble Burning, causes, effects, various measures taken by the government in this context and their significance? GS 3 5 Maiden indigenous aircraft carrier begins trials (Defence ) Need […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   12 India joins select club of naval powers, first indigenous aircraft carrier starts sea trial   The importance of IAC-1, the Made-in-India aircraft carrier   (Defence, Economy) Why is indigenous manufacturing of Defence Equipments, Vessels and Weapons necessary? Learn about […]

In News The commercial services on the Haldibari-Chilahati railway link between India and Bangladesh, which had been defunct for over 50 years, commenced recently with a goods train travelling to the neighbouring country. About The distance between Haldibari Railway Station to the international border is 4.5 km and 7.5 km from Chilahati till the ‘zero […]

In News Recently, The Supreme Court held that the Governor of a State can pardon prisoners even before they have served a minimum of 14 years of a prison sentence. About  The Governor’s power to pardon overrides the restrictions imposed under Section 433-A of the Criminal Procedure Code. Section 433A of the Code of Criminal […]

In News  Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021. About  The Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021, seeks to replace the ordinance promulgated in June 2021 and allows the Central Government to prohibit strikes, lock-outs, and lay-offs in units engaged in essential defence services. Aims and Objectives of Bill  It aims to […]