Economically Weaker Sections: A government committee report in the Supreme Court has said that “income” is a “feasible criterion” for defining the “Economically Weaker Sections” (EWS) in society, and the annual family income of ₹8 lakh is a “reasonable” threshold to determine EWS in order to extend reservation in admissions and jobs. The committee did […]
Month: January 2022
Solid-State Batteries
Solid-State Batteries: Shareholders of California-based QuantumScape Corp, a battery startup backed by Volkswagen AG, have approved a multibillion-dollar pay package for Chief Executive Officer Jagdeep Singh, subject to the company meeting some performance milestones. QuantumScape’s solid-state battery — lithium metal with a solid electrolyte separating the two electrodes — is seen as an exceptionally bright […]
What Is The Rythu Bandhu?
What Is The Rythu Bandhu? The total funds disbursed under Rythu Bandhu, Telangana government’s direct benefit transfer scheme for farmers, will soon touch Rs 50,000 crore in the coming days. The scheme was launched in 2018. Rythu Bandhu scheme or Farmer’s Investment Support Scheme (FISS) is a welfare program to support farmer’s investment for two […]
Draft National Air Sports Policy
Draft National Air Sports Policy: The government has released a draft national policy for air sports. Highlights of the Policy: Two-tier governance structure: The policy proposes a two-tier governance structure for air sports in the country, which will include an apex governing body called the Air Sports Federation of India (ASFI) and associations for each […]
Padhe Bharat Campaign
Padhe Bharat Campaign: The Ministry of Education has launched a 100 days reading campaign ‘Padhe Bharat’ (1st January to 10th April 2022). 21st February, which is celebrated as International Mother Tongue Day, has also been integrated with this campaign in a view to promote the local language and culture of our society. The Campaign is […]
Financial Resolution And Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill
Financial Resolution And Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill: The Finance Ministry has sought views of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on drafting a modified version of the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) Bill in order to deal with Insolvency of Firms in the financial sector. In 2018, the Government had withdrawn the FRDI Bill […]
China’s New Border Law
China’s New Border Law: China’s new law on land borders came into effect from 1st January, 2022. It comes at a time when border standoff in eastern Ladakh remains unresolved and several places in Arunachal Pradesh have been renamed recently by China as part of its claim on the Indian state. The new law lays […]
Hamas And Gaza Strip
Hamas And Gaza Strip: Israel’s military has launched strikes against militant targets in the Gaza Strip, a day after rockets were fired from the Hamas-ruled territory. The cease-fire, brokered by Egypt and other mediators, has been fragile. The militant Hamas group says Israel did not take serious steps to ease the blockade it imposed on […]
Jal Jeevan Mission
Jal Jeevan Mission: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has approved Drinking Water Supply schemes of Rs. 15,381.72 Crore for Madhya Pradesh under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). JJM aims to ensure assured tap water supply or ‘Har Ghar Jal’ to all rural households by 2024. Launched in 2019, it envisages supply of 55 litres of water […]
Agreement On Prohibition Of Attacks Against Nuclear Installations And Facilities: India – Pakistan
Agreement On Prohibition Of Attacks Against Nuclear Installations And Facilities: India – Pakistan India and Pakistan have exchanged a list of their nuclear installations. The exchange was in accordance with the Article-II of Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India. The two countries also exchanged lists of prisoners […]
