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Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Direct benefit transfer

IN NEWS: Recently, several economists have advocated the conversion of all agricultural subsidies into direct income support for farmers. Also, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently lauded India's Di...

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For prelims, questions based on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), PDS, National Food Security Act etc can be expected.
For mains, significances and challenges of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) can be

DEC 8

PRISON REFORMS IN INDIA

Mains > Social justice > Human Resources > Criminal justice system

IN NEWS: At the National Law Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court, President Draupadi Murmu called to the government and the judiciary to address the issue of overcrowding of prisons and undertrials lang...

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Extra reading: Bail law and India: https://www.ilearncana.com/details/India-and-Bail-law/3417
Extra reading: Reforming Criminal Justice System in India http://ilearncana.com/details/Reforming-the-Criminal-Justice-System/902
For Prelims, questions on the various committees and government initiatives like 'pro bono scheme' can be asked.
For Mains, questions on prison reforms can be asked in GS 2 (Social Justice).

DEC 7

Elimination of Gender-Based Violence

Mains > Society > Role of women > Women and Child issues

IN NEWS: Nai Chetna, a month-long nationwide campaign to tackle violence against women was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development. Envisioned as a 'Jan Andolan' (people's movement), the campai...

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For Mains, questions on gender-based violence can be asked in GS 1 (Society) and GS 2 (Social justice). The content can also be used in essays related to women empowerment.
For Prelims, questions on the features of various government schemes and ministries implementing them can be asked.

DEC 6

INSURANCE SECTOR IN INDIA

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Crop insurance

IN NEWS: The government has decided to make comprehensive amendments of the legislative framework governing the insurance sector — Insurance Act 1938 and IRDA Act 1999 — which is expected to facilitate ...

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For Prelims, questions on basics of capital market, terms like insurance density and penetration, bancassurance etc. can be asked.
For Mains, questions on insurance sector can be asked in GS 3 (Economic development). The content/data can also be used in questions related to social justice.

DEC 5

New START treaty

Preliminary > International Relations > Agreements > Bilateral Agreement

Why in news? Russia has unilaterally postponed negotiations with the U.S. under the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last major arms control treaty between the two nuclear powers. About New...

DEC 3

Shiveluch Volcano and Kamchatka Peninsula

Preliminary > Geography > Geomorphology > Geomorphology

Why in news? The Shiveluch volcano in Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka peninsula may be gearing up for its first powerful eruption in 15 years, scientists say. About Kamchatka peninsula: The Shivelu...

DEC 3

Wassenaar Arrangement

Preliminary > International Relations > Strategic Groupings > International groupings

Why in news? On 26th annual plenary of the Wassenaar Arrangement in Vienna, Ireland handed over the chairmanship to India and India will officially assume the chairmanship from 1st January, 2023 About Wassenaa...

DEC 3

Mental Healthcare in India

Mains > Social justice > Health > Health

IN NEWS: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare unveiled the National Suicide Prevention Strategy — the first-of-its-kind policy formulated by the government to prevent suicides as a public health priority...

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For prelims, questions can be asked on Mental Healthcare Act, 2016, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities etc.
For mains, questions are expected on the issues relating to development and management of mental health sector in India, steps taken to improve the mental health etc.

DEC 2

Regulating Cryptocurrency

Mains > Science and Technology > Digital Technology > Innovation and New technologies

IN NEWS: FTX, one of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges, filed for bankruptcy protection. Brazil's Congress passed a bill that would regulate the use of cryptocurrency as a means of payment throughout...

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For Prelims, questions on basics of cryptocurrency and various currencies in news can be asked.
For mains, question on benefits and challenges associated with cryptocurrency can be asked in GS 3 economic development, Science and technology as well as part of internal security.

DEC 2

iNCOVACC

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Biotechnology > COVID 19

Why in news? Bharat Biotech International Limited announced that iNCOVACC, has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) under Restricted Use in Emergency Situations for ages 18 and above,...

DEC 2