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Open Prisons in India

For Prelims: Open Prisons, Supreme Court of India, National Human Rights Commission,  Types of Prisons in India For Mains: Open Prisons...

04 Sep 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Namibia Plans to Butcher Wild Animals for Meat

Source: ET  The Namibia government is planning to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, to feed the country amid a severe drought and...

03 Sep 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

DICGC Overcharging Commercial Banks

For Prelims: Deposit Insurance, Limit and Coverage of Deposit Insurance, DICGC  For Mains: Importance of Deposit Insurance and the need of...

03 Sep 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Hallmarking of 9KT Gold

Source: LM Why in News? India is set to implement mandatory hallmarking for 9-karat (KT) gold jewellery, a move prompted by rising consumer...

03 Sep 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Surety Shouldn't Dictate Bail: SC

Source: TH  Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court of India (SC) addressed the complexities of bail in a case where an accused, granted bail...

03 Sep 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Repairability Index for Mobile and Electronic Sectors

For Prelims: E-waste, Planned Obsolescence, Grey Markets, Right to Repair, European Union, Circular Economy, Repairability Index, Right to Repair...

02 Sep 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

BioE3 Policy and Biotechnology in India

For Prelims: BioE3  Policy, Vigyan Dhara, Net Zero Carbon Economy, Circular bioeconomy, Lifestyle for Environment, Gene therapy, Stem cell,...

02 Sep 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

India's Biotech Revolution

This editorial is based on “ Biotech enigma: On the BioE3 proposal and beyond” which was published in The Hindu on 30/08/2024. The...

31 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

RBI’s Five Strategic Priorities for India's Financial Future

For Prelims: Global Fintech Festival, Reserve Bank of India, Financial Inclusion Index, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Unique Lending Interface,...

31 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Lakhpati Didi

Source: PIB Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister (PM) of India participated in the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Maharashtra, a significant event...

31 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2024

For Prelims: Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2024, PM2.5, World Health Organization (WHO), Malnutrition, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Water...

30 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

National Sports Day 2024 and RESET Programme

Source: IE Why in News? Recently, National Sports Day (NSD) 2024 was celebrated on 29th August 2024 on the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand...

30 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Building a More Inclusive Financial System

This editorial is based on “PM Jan Dhan Yojana Has Accelerated Financial Inclusion, Reduced Inequalities” which was published in The...

30 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

TRAI's New Rule to Curb Spam

Source: PIB Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced a mandate requiring telecom firms to block messages containing...

30 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Rise of India's Carbon Marketplace

This editorial is based on “Establishing a carbon market” which was published in The Hindu on 29/08/2024. The article highlights...

29 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Supreme Court Ruling on the SC and ST Act 1989

For Prelims: Supreme Court, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Anticipatory bail, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Special courts For Mains:...

29 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Ten Years of Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

For Prelims: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana, Direct Benefit Transfer, Overdraft Facility, Financial Literacy, Jan Dhan Darshak App, Micro...

28 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Revolutionizing India's Food Processing Landscape

This editorial is based on “Attracting global anchor firms in food processing” which was published in The Hindu Business Line on...

27 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Cross-Border Payments

For Prelims: Financial Stability Board, UPI-PayNow, Central Bank Digital Currencies, Non-Resident Indians, National Electronic Fund Transfer,...

27 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

CBDT to Overhaul Income Tax Act 1961

For Prelims: Direct tax, Central Board of Direct Taxes, Income Tax Act, 1961, Vivad Se Vishwas,  Angel tax, Capital gains For Mains: Reforms,...

24 Aug 2024 Government Policies & Interventions