Page-28 of GKToday Archives: February, 2025

Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme

February 12, 2025

The Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme aims to support minority communities in India. Launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, it targets the socio-economic upliftment of six notified minority groups. These groups include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and ..

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Earth’s Inner Core Dynamics

February 12, 2025

Recent studies reveal that Earth’s inner core is less stable than previously thought. Research published in the journal *Nature Geoscience* indicates that structural changes may be occurring within the inner core. These changes could affect its rotation and even influence ..

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Delhi High Court Ruling on NFRA

February 12, 2025

The recent ruling by the Delhi High Court has implications for the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). The court quashed show cause notices issued to auditors and Chartered Accountants (CAs) without undermining the NFRA’s disciplinary authority. The decision focused on ..

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President’s Rule in India

February 12, 2025

The resignation of N Biren Singh as Chief Minister of Manipur has reignited discussions around President’s Rule in India. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is exploring alternatives to avoid central governance. President’s Rule, invoked under Article 356 of the Constitution ..

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Illustrations in the Constitution of India

February 12, 2025

On February 11, 2025, there was a lot of debate in Parliament about 22 illustrations in the Constitution. BJP MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal said during the Zero Hour that most copies of the Constitution being sold today do not ..

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Corruption Perceptions Index Report for 2024

February 12, 2025

In 2024, India ranked 96 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). This was a decline from its previous rank of 93 in 2023. The CPI measures perceived levels of public sector corruption based on expert assessments ..

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Devolution Index Report

February 12, 2025

The recently released Devolution Index Report marks a very important moment for rural local self-governance in India. This comprehensive document evaluates the status of decentralisation across various states and Union Territories. It aims to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and ..

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Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP)

February 12, 2025

Recently, the Government of India revived a proposal to measure the Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP). This initiative aims to supplement the traditional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) metric. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is leading this effort. ..

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