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Fund Crunch in MGNREGA

In News Recently, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme has run out of funds halfway through the financial year. About  According to its own financial statement, the MGNREGA scheme shows a negative net balance of ?8,686 crores. This means that payments for MGNREGA workers as well as material costs will be […]

Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

In News NITI Aayog suggests extending Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) coverage to ‘missing middle’. The report has recommended three models for increasing the health insurance coverage in the country. NITI Aayog report’s ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’  The AB-PMJAY and State Government extension schemes provide comprehensive hospitalization cover to […]

China to build a military base in Tajikistan

In News Tajikistan granted approval for the construction of a new base, following an agreement reached between Tajikistan and China. About the Move China will take full control of a military base in Tajikistan near the Afghan border that it has been quietly operating and will also build a new base for the Tajik Government. […]

Krishi UDAN 2.0

In News  Recently, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation released Krishi UDAN 2.0. to facilitate and incentivize the movement of Agri-produce by air transportation.  About Krishi UDAN 2.0 It was formulated with support from AAICLAS – a 100% subsidiary of the Airports Authority of India and Invest India, India’s national Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, […]

Sweden to Launch ‘Time for India’ Drive

In News Sweden set to launch the ‘Time for India’ drive as a trade promotion event to boost bilateral trade. About Under it, there shall be no requirement for vaccination for entry nor will there be a quarantine regime in place. But travellers need to take a COVID-19 test on arrival. India-Sweden Relations Diplomatic Relations: […]

Draft National Water Policy (NWP)

In News The new National Water Policy (NWP) calls for a multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder approach to water management. Background In November 2019, the Ministry of Jal Shakti had set up a committee to draft the new National Water Policy (NWP).  This was the first time that the government asked a committee of independent experts to draft […]

Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)

In News Key lawmakers continue to voice their support for a sanctions waiver for India for its purchase of the S-400 missile defence system from Russia. What is the issue? India is likely to begin taking delivery of the S-400 in November 2021.  It would potentially activate U.S. sanctions under Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions […]

Pegasus Panel: Need and Mandate

In News The Supreme Court has set up a panel to investigate allegations of potential surveillance of mobile phones using the Pegasus spyware. Under the case, the Union Government is alleged to have used spyware for surveillance on private citizens. What is Pegasus Software? Pegasus was developed by the Israeli firm NSO Group that was […]

Section 124A IPC: Sedition Law

In News Recently, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister directed state police to file sedition charges against those celebrating Pakistan’s victory over India in the recent T20 World Cup match. About  The sedition charge under IPC Section 124-A has now been added against the students and they earlier faced charges under IPC Sections 153-A (promoting enmity […]

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)

In News  Recently, the Government has reconstituted the seven-member Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) by inducting three new members .   It will continue to be chaired by economist Bibek Debroy. About Prime Minister of India inducted former deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India Rakesh Mohan, IIM Ahmedabad professor T.T Ram […]

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