Category: Mains C A
Dollarization
Javier Milei, the newly elected president of Argentina, has garnered attention with his proposal to substitute the nation’s currency, the “Peso”, with the US dollar.
Loss and Damage Fund
The commencement of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai saw the official initiation of a fund for loss and damage, aimed at assisting vulnerable nations in managing the consequences of climate change.
Electronic Voting Machine
The discourse surrounding electronic voting machines has resurged in the context of reported allegations of electoral malpractices
Fiscal prudence
An in-depth examination of the government’s financial records reveals that the fiscal deficit is primarily due to insufficient revenues, rather than excessive spending.
Stubble Burning – Reasons and Impacts
Supreme Court recently questioned the Punjab government as to why they couldn’t cover the expenses of crop residue management machines for small-scale farmers.
All-India Judicial Service
On Constitution Day, the President of India proposed the establishment of an All-India Judicial Service with the aim of identifying and developing the talents of exceptional young individuals in the field of judiciary
Social Audit
Out of the 34 States and union territories only six have completed social audit of works done under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in more than 50% of gram panchayats.
It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court
As the paramount constitutional court in the nation, the Supreme Court grapples with a multitude of challenges, being burdened with excessive caseloads and encountering various issues. The imperative for an immediate overhaul, both in terms of structure and procedures, is underscored by the pressing demands of the time
Delimitation Commission
Supreme Court asked Centre to set up a fresh Delimitation Commission.
Need for climate-smart agriculture in India
Due to the effects of climate change, conventional farming methods are experiencing reduced productivity. Farmers are encountering heightened risks due to climate change, leading them to reassess their approaches. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) emerges as a comprehensive framework offering a viable alternative in this context.
Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
Battery recycling rules need to be revamped to make process more efficient and economic.
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
PM launched Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission, a ₹24,000-cr scheme for vulnerable tribal groups’ welfare.