Policies & Governance: Point-Wise Current-Affairs/GS Articles 2020 (Including PIB)- Download PDF

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May 25, 2020
1 School Health Programme [ Education, Policy/Governance, Health ]
Two teachers, preferably one male and one female, in every school designated as “Health and Wellness Ambassadors”. Training to transact health promotion and disease prevention information in the form of interesting activities for one hour every week. Every Tuesday may be dedicate
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2 Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme and EQUIP [ Education, Policy/Governance ]
Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme
The Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme: DHRUV. Started by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. To identify and encourage talented children to enrich their skills and knowledge.
- Children will be mentored and nurtured
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3 Atal Innovation Mission and School Education Shagun [ Education, Policy/Governance ]
Atal Innovation Mission
A flagship initiative set up by the NITI Aayog. To promote innovation and entrepreneurship across the length and breadth of the country.
Objectives
- To create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country.
- School, univers
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4 Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar: Eligibility and Criteria for Evaluation, Categories of Awards, Application [ Education, Policy/Governance ]
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Launched in 2016. To recognize, inspire and celebrate excellence in sanitation and hygiene practice in schools. To honour schools that have undertaken significant steps towards fulfilling the mandate of the Swachh Vidya
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5 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes [ Education, Policy/Governance ]
Prize for Science and Technology. Instituted in the year 1957. In the memory of late Dr (Sir) Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, the founder director of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). CSIR aims at recognising outstanding Indian work in Science and Technology.
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May 22, 2020
1 Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme [ Education, Policy/Governance ]
DHRUV has been started by Ministry of Human Resource Development. To identify and encourage talented children to enrich their skills and knowledge. Children will be mentored and nurtured by renowned experts in different areas in centres of excellence across the country.
Benefits
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2 Impress Scheme: Objectives, Eligibility and Application [ Education, Policy/Governance ]
Impactful Policy Research in Social Science (IMPRESS). An initiative of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
- Is being implemented by the Indian Council of Social Science Research.
- Aims to encourage social science research in policy relevant areas.
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3 UGC (Online Courses) Regulations, Regulations Provide 2018 [ Education, Policy/Governance ]
Meeting held on 24^th May, 2018.
Higher Educational Institutions can now offer:
- Certificate
- Diploma and Degree Programmes in full-fledged online mode
- In line with their regular programs
Overall Regulations Provide
- Enabling provisions for maintaining sanctity of admissions.
- T
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4 Government Steps Against Ragging: Committee under Dr. R K Raghavan, Director CBI [ Education, Policy/Governance ]
The anti-ragging campaign got an impetus in 1999. The Hon’ble Supreme Court. In response to a PIL filed by the Vishwa Jagriti Mission, asked the University Grants Commission (UGC) to issue guidelines to universities to curb ragging. Formation of a four membered committee by the U
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5 Samagra Shiksha and Anti-Ragging Policies [ Education, Policy/Governance ]
An overarching programme for the school education sector. Extension from pre-school to class 12.
Samagra Shiksha
- Subsumes the three Schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE).
Objectives
- Quality education and e
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May 20, 2020
1 Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Policies and Schemes [ Education, Policy/Governance ]
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)
- A Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS).
- Launched in 2013.
- Aims at providing strategic funding to eligible state higher educational institutions.
Objectives
- Improving the overall quality of state institutions.
- Ensure reforms in the af
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2 Highlights, Parameters Covered, Significance, China’s BRI, BRI Vs Blue Dot, US’s Foreign Policy [ Policy/Governance ]
Blue Dot Network is a multi-stakeholder initiative for global infrastructure development. This network was formally announced on 4^th Nov, 2019 at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok, Thailand.
This initiative is being led by the United States along with Japan and Australia
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May 18, 2020
1 Uighurs in China: Atrocities and Details [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Committees/Govt. Bodies ]
A Turkic minority ethnic group. One of the 56 recognized ethnic groups in China. Mostly Muslims. Recognized as native to the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China.
- Uyghur is an official language of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region formerly known as
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May 9, 2020
1 Jal Shakti Campaign is Taking Success Strides: Water Conservation [ Policy/Governance ]
On 26^th January, 2020, in Mann ki baat the Prime Minister of India talked about the successful strides made by Jal Shakti Campaign. He gave the example of Jalore district of Rajasthan where two step wells have been rejuvenated by people participation.
- Saarahi Lake in Barabanki,
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May 8, 2020
1 No Election Tickets for Candidates with Criminal Background [ Policy/Governance ]
The Election Commission of India has told the apex court that its 2018 directions regarding declaration of criminal antecedents by the candidates has not been successful in curbing the criminalization of politics. The poll panel has rather suggested that Supreme Court should ask
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May 2, 2020
1 One Nation One Card [ Policy/Governance ]
One nation one ration card scheme will allow portability of food security benefits. Under the initiative eligible beneficiaries would be able to avail their entitled food grains under NFSA from any Fair Price Shop in the country using the same ration card.
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Apr 30, 2020
1 Right Issues: Maratha Reservation, Waqf Properties [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Bills ]
Maratha Reservation
Maharashtra government’s law on reservation for Marathas has been recently upheld by the Bombay High Court. The law proposed reservation benefits in education and public employment on the Maratha community. Creation of a group called Socially and Educationally
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2 Official Secrets Act, Rafale Deal Case [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Bills ]
Official Secrets Act
Stolen documents’in Rafale case. Imperative to understand the Official Secrets Act (OSA).
Key Features
- Spying or espionage which is dealt with in Section 3 of the Act.
- Disclosure of other secret information of the government which is dealt with in Section
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3 The Union: Privilege Motion [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Committees/Govt. Bodies ]
Breach of privilege motion was moved against PM and Defence Minister. Misleading of the Parliament on the Rafale fighter jet deal issue. The members of Parliament, individually and collectively can enjoy certain rights and immunities.
- Enables them to effectively discharge their
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Apr 29, 2020
1 Lateral Entry, Anti-Surveillance Laws, NPE (Language), Strengthening Civil Societies [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Committees/Govt. Bodies ]
Launch of lateral entry of joint secretaries by the Union government. A measure of reform in bureaucracy.
Role of IAS Officers in Governance
- Selected through the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the UPSC.
- IAS officer’s explicit approval is required for functioning
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2 Elections: Usage of VVPATs and ETPBS in Elections and Electoral Bonds Case [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Committees/Govt. Bodies ]
VVPAT
Voter verifiable paper audit trial (VVPAT) is an independent system attached to an EVM. Allows the voters to verify that their votes are cast as intended. A slip is printed on the VVPAT printer containing the serial number, name and symbol of the candidate voted as soon as
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Apr 28, 2020
1 Drones Policy and Regulations by DGCA [ Policy/Governance, Disaster Management ]
Drafted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Came into effect from December 1,2018. Drone Regulations 1.0 clarifies where, when and how drones can operate within India.
National Drones Policy-Drone Regulations 1.0
- With this new policy coming into effect, flying drones or remotely
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Apr 26, 2020
1 Government Policies /Interventions: Draft Indian Forest Act, 2019, Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, UNCLOS [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Bills, Committees/Govt. Bodies ]
Forest Act
Recently released by the Union government. Proposal of an overhaul of the Indian Forest Act, 1927. Indian Forest Act, 1927 was imposed by the British rulers to take over Indian forests.
Draft Indian Forest Act, 2019
- Forest officials could govern areas declared as for
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Apr 24, 2020
1 US President on Golan Heights [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Committees/Govt. Bodies ]
Backing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights by the United States. Seized from Syria in 1967.
Significance
- President of the US decided to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
- To move the US Embassy to the city.
- Welcomed by the Israel.
- Offensive to Palestinians
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2 Libyan Crisis and Need of the Peace Talk [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Committees/Govt. Bodies ]
A peace initiative. By the Tripoli based government of Libya.
Need of the Peace Talk
- Attempts by Mr Haftar led LNA to oust the government of Mr. al-Sarraj (GNA) and to capture Tripoli.
- Favorable view taken by the United States.
- Aimed at stabilizing the war torn country.
The
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3 US Government’s Response - Swiss EU treaty, Brexit, [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Committees/Govt. Bodies ]
American investigating agencies cracked down two IT staffing companies running “bench-and-switch” scheme. Arrest of four Indian-Americans. The perpetrators face a maximum potential penalty of 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Swiss-EU Treaty
- A battle in the share trading b
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Apr 20, 2020
1 India at SCO Summit and Indo-US COMCASA Agreement [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Committees/Govt. Bodies ]
To attend the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit as a full member. Both India and Pakistan became part of the grouping last year which was finalized at the summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan. Under the SCO Summit India enjoys an opportunity to showcase the kind of powe
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Apr 18, 2020
1 Approval on Kartarpur Corridor and Status of Rohingyas [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects, Committees/Govt. Bodies ]
Kartarpur Corridor
Approved by the Cabinet. To enable smooth passage of pilgrims willing to visit Pakistan’s Kartarpur Sahib. Kartarpur Gurudwara stands on the bank of River Ravi, about 120 km northeast of Lahore.
- Kartarpur Sahib is also supposed to be Guru Nanak’s final restin
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Apr 10, 2020
1 Government Interventions - Surrogacy Regulation Bill 2016 [ Policy/Governance, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Practice where a woman agrees to give birth to a baby. Usually by artificial insemination or surgical implantation. On behalf of another couple.
Surrogacy (Regulation Bill), 2016
- Surrogacy is a $2.3 billion industry across India annually.
- Lack of regulation and poverty.
Repo
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Apr 9, 2020
1 New E-Commerce Policy and Draft National Education Policy 2019 [ Policy/Governance ]
New e-Commerce Policy
- Inter-ministerial task force-Constituting a new e-commerce policy has submitted its report to the government.
- To define e-commerce, strengthen FDI laws in the sector, address regulatory and competition issues and customer concerns.
Expected Belief of the
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Last Updated:May 25, 2020