Migrants and Refugees – Contemporary Challenges in India’s Foreign Policy

Migrants are individuals who relocate from one place to another, often in search of better economic opportunities, education, or for family reunification. Refugees, on the other hand, flee their home countries due to persecution, war, or violence, seeking asylum elsewhere. ..

National Capital Goods Policy, 2016

The Capital Goods industry is one of the key contributors to value added manufacturing in India. Capital goods include plant machinery, equipment and accessories required for manufacture or production of goods or for rendering services, either directly or indirectly. Currently, the ..

Planning for Development in India – UGC-NTA NET Political Science

Planning is important aspect of governance and public policy in India. It involves a systematic approach to envisioning a desired future and translating that vision into actionable goals. The process allocates resources effectively to achieve economic and social objectives. Definition ..

Tata Trusts to develop 264 villages in Vijayawada under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana(SAGY) initiative

Tata Trust to develop 264 villages in Vijayawada Lok Sabha constituency of Andhra Pradesh under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana(SAGY) initiative. This is fruit of the labor of existing MP of Vijayawada Srinivas Kesineni, who had approached Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons seeking ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

Odisha Cabinet approves Fisheries Policy 2015

Odisha state cabinet approved ‘Fisheries Policy, 2015’, with an objective to increase the productivity and production of fish from island, marine and brackishwater resources. As per the Odisha Fisheries Policy: The state government has set targets 7.15 lakh tonne of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

Government approves Soft loan scheme to sugar mills to facilitate payment of cane dues of farmers

In order to infuse liquidity into the sugar industry and facilitate clearing of cane dues arrears government approved a soft loan scheme worth Rs. 6000 crore for the current sugar season. Soft loan Scheme: As per this scheme the Banks ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

Government launches new Central Sector Scheme Nai Manzil

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Dr. Najma Heptulla launched a new Central Sector Scheme Nai Manzil for empowering minorities. The scheme was launched to make innovative interventions in the field of education and skill development for improving the welfare of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

Govt caps kerosene subsidy at Rs 12 per litre and Rs 18 per kg for LPG

On 10 August Central government has capped the subsidy payout on kerosene at Rs. 12 per litre and Rs. 18 per kg for LPG and notifies the upstream companies to bear about Rs 5,000-6,000 crore kerosene subsidy for the fiscal year. Subsidy ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

PM Modi declares August 7 as National Handloom Day to mark Swadeshi movement

To commemorate the 1905 Swadeshi movement the Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced August 7 as ‘National Handloom Day’ at the function held in Chennai. At the event PM Modi also launched the ‘India Handloom’ brand to help weavers with brand for global ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

Housing Policies in India – UGC-NTA NET Political Science

Housing policies in India play important role in socio-economic development. They aim to provide adequate housing for all citizens, recognising housing as a fundamental human right. The evolution of these policies reflects India’s changing socio-economic landscape. Introduction to Housing Policies ..