The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched a revamped ‘model skill loan scheme’ for skill development courses with a fresh maximum loan limit of Rs 7.5 lakh backed by a government-promoted fund. Previously, the maximum loan amount was ₹1.5 lakh. Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
India’s Illegal Coal Mining Problem
The recent incident where three workers died of asphyxiation inside an illegal coal mine in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district, underscores the severe lack of safety measures in unauthorised mining operations. Workers were found to be operating without essential safety gear such as helmets and masks, reflecting the Read More …
Hema Commission Report
Recently, The Kerala High Court stayed the release of the Justice Hema Commission report, which was set to be released by the Kerala State Information Commission. About The Hema Commission Formation and Purpose: In July 2017, the Kerala government established a three-member committee Read More …
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
Recently, in the Budget Government launched the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Unnat Gram Abhiyan to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities. About Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan AIM: To provide universal coverage for tribal households in tribal majority villages and aspirational districts, covering 63,000 villages Read More …
State of the World’s Forests 2024
Recently, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released the 2024 edition of the State of the World’s Forests Report. Key Highlights of the Report Decline in Deforestation Rates: The report shows a significant drop in global deforestation rates. Annual deforestation fell Read More …
Budget’s Big MSME Push
The Union Finance Minister proposed various specific measures in support of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The MSMEs are part of the four major themes in the Budget. The union budget 2024-25 has four big themes—employment, skilling, MSME and the middle class. Read More …
India’s Healthcare Sector
Context The Finance Minister of India announced significant measures in the Union Budget 2024 to bolster India’s healthcare sector. About The Health Ministry’s budget allocation increased by 12.59% to Rs 90,658.63 crore. The Department of Health and Family Welfare will Read More …
SC Ruling: States’ Autonomy in Taxing Mineral-Rich Lands
Context The SC has made a historic judgement that basically means that states have absolute freedom to charge on mineral rich acreages. Policy assertion of this nature is of tremendous importance for the mining industry, state governments, and the entirety Read More …
Budget 2024 for education and employment
Context The Union Budget for 2024-25 aims to provide ₹1.48 lakh crore for education, employment and skilling in the country. About The budget’s emphasis on education, employment, and skilling reflects the government’s commitment to building a robust and inclusive economy. Read More …
Global Food Security and Nutrition Report 2024
Context The 2024 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, released annually by the United Nations, presents the latest updates on the global food security and nutrition situation. This year’s report focuses on Read More …