Union Finance Minister launched the Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to boost rooftop solar installations in India. About Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana It was launched in February 2024. Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Objective: To promote rooftop Read More …
Category: Polity & Governance
Synopsis of Union Budget 2024-25
Context The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marks a significant step towards achieving the vision of a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047. This budget emphasises growth across various sectors, focusing on employment, infrastructure, and social Read More …
Urban, Rural land reforms by Centre
Context The Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced a slew of land-related reforms aimed at transforming both rural and urban areas. These reforms, which will be incentivized for completion within the next three years through Read More …
Removal of Restrictions on RSS Activities for Government Employees
Context According to a directive from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) earlier this month, employees can now engage in activities of the RSS without facing disciplinary action under the applicable conduct rules. About The Centre has decided to Read More …
RTE Quota for Private Schools
Context The Bombay High Court’s recent ruling regarding the Right to Education (RTE) quota has significant implications for the education landscape in Maharashtra. On July 19, 2024, the court quashed a notification issued by the Maharashtra government that exempted private Read More …
Demand for Separate “Bhil Pradesh”
Context Recently the members of the Bhil tribe have again demanded a separate ‘Bhil Pradesh’. About The Bhil community has been demanding that 49 districts be carved out of the parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra to establish Read More …
Monsoon Session of Parliament 2024
Context The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to commence on July 22, 2024, and the government has announced a legislative agenda that includes the introduction of six new bills. This session is crucial as it will also feature the Read More …
Article 361
Context The Supreme Court recently agreed to examine the contours of Article 361 of the Constitution which grants “blanket immunity” to governors from any kind of criminal prosecution. About A woman staff member of the West Bengal Raj Bhawan, has Read More …
India’s Strategic Autonomy
Context India’s pursuit of strategic autonomy has become increasingly significant in the context of a rapidly changing global landscape. As the world transitions from a unipolar to a multipolar order, India seeks to navigate complex international relations while safeguarding its Read More …
Political Representation of Women
Context Over the years, the representation of women in political spheres has seen significant progress. But, this progress has been uneven, and there’s still much work to be done. About Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life Read More …