Context: A LibTech India report on MGNREGA for FY 2024–25 highlights a stark mismatch between rising registrations (increase by 8.6%) and declining employment delivery (decline by 7.1%), mainly due to delayed payments and budget shortfalls. About MGNREGA Key Data on MGNREGA FY 2024–25 About MGNREGA Wage Payment System Stage 1 (State) Complete muster roll, measurement, wage list, and […]
PM inaugurates 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations across 18 states/UTs, featuring phased modernization, enhanced amenities, and seamless multimodal connectivity.
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Maharashtra government approves the merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) with Indian Railways, enabling full integration of the 741 km coastal network.
Ethical obligations of states and individuals to protect refugees, types of refugees, and philosophical justifications for humane policies.
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Context: The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the biennial Rajya Sabha election to fill eight seats—six from Tamil Nadu and two from Assam. About the Biennial Rajya Sabha Election The Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of Parliament, representing the States and Union Territories. It is a permanent body, and elections are held
Context: A recent newspaper article critiques India’s exam‑centric education and advocates experiential learning for cultivating higher‑order thinking skills, in line with NEP 2020 reforms. What Is Experiential Learning? Experiential learning is a learner‑centric approach where knowledge is gained through experience, reflection, and application (David Kolb, 1984). Key Features of Experiential Learning Why India Needs Experiential Learning
Context: The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking protection of V.D. Savarkar’s name under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950. About the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 What Is It? Objectives of the Act Key Features of the Act 1. Prohibition Clause (Section 3) Disallows the use of specified names or
Context: Minister of State for Commerce and Industry inaugurated the new unified headquarters of the Quality Council of India (QCI) at the World Trade Centre, New Delhi. About Quality Council of India (QCI) What is QCI? Objectives of the Quality Council of India Structure and Governance of QCI Key Functions of QCI Conclusion The inauguration
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Context: The government decided to ease rules under the Advance Authorisation Scheme, allowing exporters to claim duty-free benefits even if goods were shipped before licence issuance, provided the Bill of Entry is filed post licence date. About the Advance Authorisation Scheme What It Is? Key Features of the Advance Authorisation Scheme Recent Relaxation under the
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