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Consolidation of AYUSH Drug Standards Recommended by Committee

March 17, 2025

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has proposed consolidating all AYUSH drug-related standards under a single independent drug controller. This recommendation aligns with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940. The committee aims to streamline processes and ..

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2nd Phase of PM Internship Scheme

March 15, 2025

Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of a dedicated app for the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS). This initiative aims to boost participation by simplifying the registration process for the second round of the scheme. The app addresses ..

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Issues with PMAY-G Scheme

March 15, 2025

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) is a flagship rural housing scheme launched in India. It aims to provide quality housing to rural households. However, recent criticisms have brought into light shortcomings in its implementation. A Parliamentary Standing Committee report ..

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National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports 2025

March 15, 2025

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in India has released the Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) 2025. This initiative aims to combat age fraud in sports, ensuring fair competition and protecting genuine athletes. The draft ..

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India’s First Auction of Exploration Licences

March 13, 2025

The Ministry of Mines is launching India’s first auction of Exploration Licences (ELs) in Goa. This reform aims to unlock critical mineral resources. The event will occur on March 13, 2025, and will feature a roadshow and the AI Hackathon ..

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Affirmative Action for Muslims in India

March 13, 2025

Recently, report titled ‘Rethinking Affirmative Action for Muslims in Contemporary India’ was released. This document is the first comprehensive assessment of government policies concerning affirmative action for Muslims in a decade. It marks the historical context of Muslim backwardness as ..

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Unified Pension Scheme Funding

March 12, 2025

The Government of India is advancing ₹7,000 crore for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This funding is part of a larger proposal for over ₹51,000 crore in additional expenditures. The UPS is designed to provide assured retirement payouts for Central ..

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75/25 Initiative for Hypertension and Diabetes

March 12, 2025

In 2023, the Government of India launched the “75/25” initiative on World Hypertension Day. This initiative aims to provide standardised care to 75 million individuals living with hypertension and diabetes by December 2025. As of March 2025, 42.01 million individuals ..

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E.W.S and D.G Quota in Indian Education System

March 12, 2025

The Economically Weaker Section (E.W.S) and Disadvantaged Group (D.G) quota is initiative in India’s education landscape. Announced by the Delhi Directorate of Education, the recent admissions for the 2025 academic session selected about 44,000 children from over two lakh applications. ..

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Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill

March 11, 2025

The Karnataka Assembly recently passed the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, aiming to decentralise power and improve urban governance. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar introduced the Bill, asserting it would strengthen Bengaluru rather than dismantle it. The proposal faced strong opposition ..

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