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Towards Unified ESG Framework for India

This editorial is based on “Lack of regulatory clarity could drive away private ESG finance for India” which was published in Business...

18 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Restructuring of NTA

Source: TH  Why in News?  A government-appointed panel, led by former ISRO chairman K. Radhakrishnan, has recommended extensive reforms...

18 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Switzerland Suspends MFN Status to India

For Prelims: Most Favoured Nation Clause, Double Tax Avoidance Agreement, Withholding Tax, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and...

18 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Strengthening Wetland Protection

For Prelims: Wetlands, Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), carbon sequestration, The...

17 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Malibu Wildfire

Source: TOI  Recently, a significant wildfire, known as the Franklin Fire, erupted in Malibu, California, prompting the evacuation of...

17 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Enhancing Parliamentary Productivity

For Prelims: Vice President, President, Productivity of parliament, Parliamentary Debates, Adjournment, Motions in the Parliament.  For...

16 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM)

Key Points  Launched: 2019  Type of Scheme: Central Sector Scheme  Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Labour and...

13 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

India-Australia CECA

Source: PIB  Why in News?  India and Australia have “outlined a path forward for the early conclusion” of the Comprehensive...

13 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Advancing Towards One Nation, One Election

This editorial is based on “Union Cabinet approves ‘one nation, one election’ Bill” which was published in The Financial...

13 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

SC Panel Report on Agriculture Distress

For Prelims: Agricultural Distress, Supreme Court, State of Agriculture in India, National Commission on Farmers (NCF), Commission for Agricultural...

13 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Campaign Against Tuberculosis

Source: PIB  Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a 100-day intensified nationwide campaign to find and treat...

13 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Changing Trends in Fertilizer Use

For Prelims: Fertiliser, Fertilizer Subsidy, Urea, DAP, Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme  For Mains: Issues Related with Fertiliser...

13 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Towards Universal Health Coverage

This editorial is based on “Whither universal health coverage in India?” which was published in The Financial Express on 12/12/2024. The...

12 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Natural Pearl Farming in India

For Prelims: Pearl Farming, Mollusks  For Mains: Government Initiatives for Natural Pearl Production in India, Challenges in Pearl Production...

12 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

SFBs to Offer UPI-Based Credit Lines

Source: ET  Why in News?  Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to permit Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to extend...

12 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Ayush Visa for Medical Value Travel

Source: PIB  Recently, the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) highlighted the Ayush Visa, an...

11 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Innovative Strategies in Malaria Prevention

Source: TH  Why in News?  Recent advancements in malaria prevention have shifted focus from genetically modified mosquitoes to...

11 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Surge in Agricultural Employment

For Prelims: Informal Economy,  Services Sector, Manufacturing Sector, Artificial intelligence, Data analytics, Gross Value Added, Production...

11 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Inequality and the Role of Charitable Organizations

For Prelims: Care Economy, LPG Reforms, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, Direct Benefit...

11 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

SC Guidelines on Death Penalty and Mercy Petitions

For Prelims: Important Cases Related to Death Penalty, Provisions for Death Penalty, Article 21.  For Mains: SC Guidelines on Death Penalty...

10 Dec 2024 Government Policies & Interventions