The Indian Government announces Welfare Schemes and policies for its citizens from time to time. These schemes could be either Central, State specific or a joint collaboration between the Centre and the States. The schemes are launched by central and state governments of India for alleviation of poverty, general welfare, women empowerment and rural development.
Category Archives: Goverment polices and Interventions
Daily current affairs – May 16/2020
GS – 2 National Sikkim day: Why it is in news? The Sikkim Government celebrates its 45th Statehood Day. Every year Sikkim celebrates its State Day in May 16 as the state came into existence on this day in 1975. About the day: After India became independent in 1947, Sikkim continued to enjoy the protectorateContinue reading “Daily current affairs – May 16/2020”
Important News articles – May 15/2020
GS – 1 History Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/may-15-1980-forty-years-ago-aagsp-threats/ GS – 2 International The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-reminds-china-of-claims-over-gilgit-baltistan/article31585220.ece?homepage=true National The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/stop-the-return-to-laissez-faire/article31585646.ece?homepage=true The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/states-cannot-be-left-to-the-centres-mercy/article31585516.ece?homepage=true The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/keeping-asia-pacific-afloat/article31585353.ece?homepage=true GS – 3 Economy The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/lockdown-syndrome-the-hindu-editorial-on-virus-induced-economic-crisis/article31585553.ece?homepage=true Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-credit-lifeline/ Live mint – https://www.livemint.com/news/india/in-reform-stimulus-government-chooses-empowerment-over-entitlement-11589463838565.html GS – 4 Ethics The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/one-for-the-poor-the-hindu-editorial-on-centres-corona-package/article31585534.ece?homepage=true
Important News Articles – May 13/2020
GS – 2 National The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/riding-roughshod-over-state-governments/article31568039.ece The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/reaffirm-cooperative-federalism/article31567966.ece Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/industrial-relations-code-india-labour-law-amendment-pratap-bhanu-mehta-6405265/ Governance The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/comment-do-numbers-matter-in-rajya-sabha/article31569127.ece?homepage=true Government policy and intervention The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/getting-cash-transfers-out-of-a-jam/article31568674.ece The Hindu – https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/coronavirus-aarogya-setu-who-all-can-access-your-data-and-when-6407175/ International Relations The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/italy-india-and-a-common-thread-in-partnership/article31568643.ece GS – 4 Ethics The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/playing-out-live-a-narrative-of-discrimination/article31560942.ece
Daily Current Affairs – May 12/2020
GS – 2 Government policies and interventions e- Nam platform: Why it is in News? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched the integration of 177 new mandis with the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM). About e – Nam platform: This is to strengthen agriculture marketing and facilitate farmers to sell their harvested produce through the online portal.Continue reading “Daily Current Affairs – May 12/2020”
Daily current affairs – May 11/2020
GS – 2 National policy and scheme Shramik Special trains: Why it is in News? Indian Railways has decided to operate “Shramik Special” trains. Aim of this operation is to help the migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students, and other people who are stranded at different places due to lockdown. About operation: In these special Shramik Special Trains,Continue reading “Daily current affairs – May 11/2020”
दैनिक सामयिकी 8 मई 2020
जीएस – 1इतिहास 8-9 मई WWII के पीड़ितों के लिए स्मरण और सुलह: यह खबरों में क्यों है? • द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध के दौरान जान गंवाने वालों के लिए स्मरण और सामंजस्य का समय हर साल 8-9 मई को मनाया जाता है।• इस दिन दुनिया भर में लोग और UNGA सहित कई प्राधिकरण निकाय, द्वितीयContinue reading “दैनिक सामयिकी 8 मई 2020”
Daily current affairs – May 8/2020
GS – 1 History May 8-9 Remembrance and Reconciliation for victims of WWII: Why it is in news? The Time of remembrance and reconciliation for those who lost their lives during the Second World War is observed on 8-9 May every year. On this day people across the world and many authority bodies including UNGA, pay tribute to allContinue reading “Daily current affairs – May 8/2020”
Daily current affairs – May 7/2020
GS – 2 International Iran: New currency, Toman, to tackle inflation: Why it is in News? The Iranian Parliament has announced the decision to replace its currency “Rial” with another basic unit of currency called the “Toman.” Each toman will be worth 10,000 rials under the new system. About News: The move aims to ease the psychological impact of soaring consumer prices onContinue reading “Daily current affairs – May 7/2020”
Daily Current affairs – May 6/2020
GS – 2 Government schemes and policy Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package(PMGKP): Why it is in News? Ministry of Finance stated that around 39 crore poor people received financial assistance of Rs.34,800 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) as of 5 May 2020. The amount was transferred to the beneficiaries using theContinue reading “Daily Current affairs – May 6/2020”
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