73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment
About: 73rd Amendment Act 1992 Salient Features of the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 Gram Sabha Gram Sabhas are the basic units of the democratic system which consists of the people registered in the electoral rolls of the village within the area of the Panchayat. Three-tier System As per Article 243B of the COI, there shall be constituted in every State, […]
Important Amendments to Indian Constitution
First Amendment Act, 1951 Reasons: Amendments: Fourth Amendment Act, 1955 Amendments: Seventh Amendment Act, 1956 Reasons: To implement the recommendations of the State Reorganization Committee and to implement the State Reorganization Act, 1956. Amendments: Ninth Amendment Act, 1960 Reasons: After the Nehru-Noon agreement was signed between India and Pakistan to divide the territory of Berubari […]
Goods and Service Tax (GST)
The Goods and Service Tax (GST) is a value-added tax levied on most goods and services sold for domestic consumption. The GST is paid by consumers, but it is remitted to the government by the businesses selling the goods and services. Benefits of GST For Central and State Governments For the Consumer For the Business Class What […]
Poshan Abhiyan
About: Objective: The chief objective of the mission is to reduce the level of undernutrition and also enhance the nutritional status of children in the country. Key features of Poshan Abhiyan: National Nutrition Mission – Poshan Maah The main purpose was to create awareness about the nutritional importance among the people, and the main focus of […]
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
The objective of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Components of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Funding pattern of PM Swachh Bharat Mission Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 The government in the Union Budget 2021 allocated Rs 1,41,678 crores for the Swachh Bharat Mission (U) 2.0. The components of SBM-Urban 2.0 are: Achievements expected out of SBM-Urban 2.0: Related Links Swachh Survekshan Pradhan […]
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
About: Objective: Implementation: Funding Pattern: The fund sharing pattern between the Centre and states is 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States, 50:50 for other states, and 100% for Union Territories. Components: Major Features of Jal Jeevan Mission Jal Jeevan Mission App This app serves as a platform for stakeholders to monitor the progress of water supply projects, […]
Primary Agricultural Credit Society
Significance of PACS: Access to Credit: PACS provides small farmers with access to credit, which they can use to purchase seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs for their farms. This helps them to improve their production and increase their income. Financial Inclusion: PACS help to increase financial inclusion in rural areas, where access to formal financial services is limited. […]
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
About PMAY- Urban: Who is eligible for the PMAY scheme? Components of Housing for All Scheme: There are four components: In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR) Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) Beneficiaries of the Economically Weaker Section (EWS)/Low Income Group (LIG), Middle Income Group (MIG)-I- and Middle-Income Group (MIG-II), and other such institutions, are eligible for interest […]
Paramilitary Forces of India
What is a Paramilitary force? The list of Paramilitary Forces of India is given below, followed by the description of each: Assam Rifles: Border Security Force (BSF) : Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) : Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) National Security Guards (NSG) Special Protection Group (SPG) […]
The Places of Worship Act 1991
About: Objective: Major Provisions: Penalty under the Act The Places of Worship Act 1991 imposes a maximum penalty of 3 years imprisonment along with a fine. Exemptions Challenging the Law: The law has been challenged on the grounds that: Supreme Court (SC) views on the Act Related Links: International Court of Justice (ICJ) Collegium System […]
