SMILE Scheme
Context Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has had formulated SMILE Scheme i.e. - Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” Key Details The ministry also said,…
Chennai to be developed as a Sponge City
Chennai to be developed as a sponge city Context It is time to adopt innovative water management strategies and transform Chennai into a sponge city to tackle urban flooding. Key…
Raise marriage age of women
Raise marriage age of women Context The Prohibition of Child Marriage Amendment Bill 2021, which seeks to raise the age of legal marriage for women from 18 to 21, will apply…
The elderly are assets not dependents
Context Proof of a truly developed country lies in the way it not only nurtures its young but also cares for its elders, equally. Key Data Life expectancy in India…
Amendments to marriage age contradict other laws
Amendments to marriage age contradict other laws Context The Prohibition of Child Marriage Amendment Bill 2021, which seeks to raise the age of marriage for women to 21 years, amends the definition…
Prohibition of Child Marriage Amendment Bill 2021
Context Recently, Prohibition of Child Marriage Amendment Bill 2021 was introduced in Lok Sabha. The Bill amends the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 to increase the minimum age of marriage…
Tai Khamti Mutiny of 1839
Context Recently, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CM said that the 1839 struggle by Tai Khamti is India’s first war of independence. About Tai Khamti Mutiny of 1839 Tai Khamti took place…
Durga Puja gets UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage tag
Context Recently, Durga Puja gets UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage tag on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The 2021 Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity…
The Chalcolithic sites of Central India
Context The Chalcolithic sites of Central India are adequately investigated and studied. About Chalcolithic sites Eran and Tewar Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) carried out excavations at two prominent sites…
World Inequality Report 2022
Context India stood out in terms of income and wealth inequality, claimed the World Inequality Report 2022. Key Findings of World Inequality Report 2022 Key findings for India “India stands out…
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