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Day: July 19, 2024
Q. Discuss the role of targeted strategies in achieving a high immunisation coverage rate in the context of India’s vaccination programme. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answer Published Core Demand of the Question: Discuss the role of targeted strategies in achieving a high immunisation coverage rate in the context of India’s vaccination programme. Suggest measures that can help achieve the target of high immunisation coverage rate Read More …
Q. Analyse the socio-cultural factors contributing to the prevalence of superstitious beliefs and practices in contemporary India. What measures should be taken to enhance implementation of anti-superstition laws at the grassroots level. (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Answer Published Core Demand of the Question: Analyse the socio-cultural factors contributing to the prevalence of superstitious beliefs and practices in contemporary India. Suggest measures that can be taken to enhance the implementation of anti-superstition laws at the grassroots level. Read More …
Q. “Post-harvest losses continue to be a significant challenge for India’s agricultural sector. Analyze the economic and social implications of these losses and suggest comprehensive measures to address this issue while considering the diverse agro-climatic conditions across the country.” (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Answer Published Core Demand of the Question: Analyse the economic and social implications of these losses. Suggest comprehensive measures to address this issue while considering the diverse agro-climatic conditions across the country. Answer: India, the second-largest agricultural producer globally, faces significant challenges Read More …
Lok Samvardhan Parv
Context On July 18, 2024, Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, inaugurated the ‘Lok Samvardhan Parv’ in New Delhi. The event aims to showcase the achievements of the Ministry of Minority Affairs and highlight its Read More …
Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme
Context Recently the Union government has stopped funds of Punjab, West Bengal, and Delhi under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), as the three states have refused participation in the PM-SHRI scheme. About PM-SHRI Scheme Aim: The scheme aims to show existing government schools into Read More …
Trying Juveniles As Adults Is Not The Answer
Juvenile justice has been a matter of great concern for policymakers, judges, and the public for many years. In recent years, the trend of trying juveniles as adults has increased, and many are questioning the wisdom of this approach. Recently, the Bombay High Court Read More …
President Returns Punjab Government’s Bill
The Punjab Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023 seeks to remove the Governor, Shri. Banwarilal Purohit as the Chancellor of state-run universities with the Chief Minister of the State. The Governor of Punjab has reserved three pending Bills for the President’s consideration ie. Read More …
Reconstitution of Niti Aayog by the Government
The Indian government has recently reconstituted the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) with four full-time members and 15 union ministers, including from BJP allies, as either ex-officio members or special invitees. About NITI Aayog About: It is a government think-tank formed Read More …
PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) Scheme
Samagra Shiksha funds for the third and fourth quarters of 2023-24 and the first quarter of 2024-25 for Delhi, Punjab and West Bengal have not been released. The Centre has stopped funding for the umbrella program for school education in three opposition-ruled Read More …