Author: civil mentor

Recapitalization of Regional Rural Banks  Context : The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for continuation of the process of recapitalization of Regional Rural Banks to improve their Capital to Risk Weighted Assets Ratio. Benefits : A financially stronger and robust Regional Rural Banks with improved CRead More…

Budget Session of Parliament adjourned sine die Context : The Budget Session of Parliament concluded on 23 March. The session was scheduled to conclude on 3 April 3. But it has now be adjourned sine die in the wake of deadly COVID-19 and lockdowns announced by many states for varied periods. Session of Indian Parliament : A session of the Parliament of India is the time period during Read More…

ICMR recommends use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Coronavirus Context : The national task force for COVID-19, constituted by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), has recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 for a high-risk population.  ICMR directed that the hydroxy-chloroquine should be given to high-risk population asympRead More…

UN releases World Happiness Report 2020 Context : United Nations released the World Happiness Report 2020. Highlights : The World Happiness Report ranks 156 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves.The report is a landmark survey of the state of global happiness. This is the 8th edition of the World Happiness Report.The special focus of the World HappinRead More…

Protecting peatlands can help attain climate goals Context : The Food and Agriculture Organization operating under United Nations released a report recently on Peatlands. The report says that though Peatlands cover only 3% of the earth’s surface, they trigger the carbon that were locked in a few decades. Key findings : Peatlands cover only three per cent of Earth’s surface. HowRead More…

National Aquifer Mapping and Management programme (NAQUIM) context : Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is implementing National Aquifer Mapping and Management programme (NAQUIM). Highlights : envisages mapping of aquifers (water bearing formations), their characterization and development of Aquifer Management Plans to facilitate sustainable management of Ground Water Resources. NRead More…

Permanent commission for women in Navy Context : The Supreme Court has upheld the right of serving Short Service Commission (SSC) women officers of the Navy to be granted permanent commission (PC) on a par with their male counterparts. The judgment was based on a case filed by 17 women SSC officers who were denied PC and discharged despite completing 14 years of Read More…

Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya  Karyakram Context : Promoting health and prevention of disease and risk factors is an important aspect of the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram under the National Health Mission. Various platforms being used to promote health and well-being of adolescents through Social and Behaviour Change Communication are as follows: Quarterly Adolescent Health DayRead More…

Mission Solar Charkha Context : The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched the Mission Solar Charkha in 2018-19 for implementation of 50 Solar Charkha Clusters across the country. The aims and objectives of Mission Solar Charkha are:- To ensure inclusive growth by generation of employment, especially for women and youth and sustainable development throRead More…

Reforming power to serve people Context : Political parties in India pursue power without adequate transparency and accountability. Recent events yet again highlight the need for electoral reforms.  currently ,  in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling Congress is battling defections.  Why Capturing power : The primary goal of political parties is to capture power, andRead More…