Swadesh Darshan Scheme
About: Significance: Objectives: What is Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0? Major themes identified for tourism under the Scheme. Related Links: Digi Yatra Scheme PRASHAD Scheme HRIDAY Scheme AMRUT Mission
GI Tags of Ladakh
What is GI Tag? Products that have GI tag: Raktsey Karpo Apricot Wood Carving of Ladakh Pashmina Wool Sea Buckthorn Who Accords and Regulates Geographical Indications? Benefits of GI Tags The Geographical Indication registration confers the following benefits: Related Links GI Tags of Punjab UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India Ramsar Convention and Ramsar Sites in […]
National Investment and Manufacturing Zones
About Focus Areas of NIMZ How does NIMZ Work? Difference between SEZ (Special Economic Zones) and NIMZ BASIS OF DIFFERENCE NIMZ SEZ Legislative Backing Under the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP) in 2011 Under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 Minimum Area 5000 hectares 10-1000 hectares (depending on the sector) Maximum Area Not Specified 5000 hectares Income tax […]
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
The Eklavya Model Residential Schools EMRS Model was first introduced in 1997-98. Aim Before 2018-19 Revamping of the EMRS Scheme in 2018-19 Population Criteria One EMRS in every sub-district has at least a 20,000-odd Scheduled Tribe population, which must be 50% of the total population in that area. Concerns Current Status Relevance of Eklavya Model Residential […]
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)
About Objectives of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) Seven Component Schemes Under PMKSY Mega Food Parks Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure To arrest post-harvest losses of horticulture & non-horticulture produce by providing financial assistance in setting up the integrated cold chain, preservation, and value-addition infrastructure facilities without any break from the farm […]
Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) at Workplace Act 2013
About Background Key Provisions: SHe-Box Provisions of the Vishaka Guidelines are as follows: International Convention Related Links: Right To Education (RTE Act) 2009 Right to Information (RTI) Act Forest Conservation Act 1980 Mission Shakti
Indra Sawhney case
About What did the Indra Sawhney Ruling Say? How does the Judgement Relate to the Maratha Reservation? Have Any Other States Breached the 50% Ceiling Before? Related Links: IR Coelho Case ADM Jabalpur vs Shivkant Shukla Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India S.R. Bommai vs Union of India
ADM Jabalpur vs Shivkant Shukla
About Background The imposition of emergency was not a sudden decision. Judgement in the Habeas Corpus Case The judgement in this case was delivered by a 5-judge bench comprising Justices Ray, Beg, Chandrachud, Bhagwati, and Khanna. Conclusion Related Links: IR Coelho Case Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India T.N. Godavarman Thirumulkpad vs Union of India […]
IR Coelho Case
About: In the IR Coelho Case or the famous 9th Schedule case, the nine Judges’ bench, headed by Justice Sabharwal, is responsible for upholding the judiciary’s authority. One of the most significant rulings rendered by the Supreme Court of India is IR Coelho v. State of Tamil Nadu (2007). 9th Schedule of the Indian Constitution The ninth schedule […]
Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India
About: Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India Facts The petitioner, Maneka Gandhi’s passport, was issued on June 1, 1976, as per the Passport Act of 1967. On July 2, 1977, the Regional Passport Office in New Delhi sent a letter to the petitioner ordering her to surrender her passport as per Section 10(3)(c) of the […]
