GS 3 Economy The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is a key decision-making body in India responsible for setting the monetary policy, primarily focusing on controlling inflation and stabilizing the economy. It was established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the RBI Act, 1934, to ensure transparency and accountability …
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Adi Shankaracharya (788–820 CE)
GS Paper I History Adi Shankaracharya was a great Indian philosopher, theologian, and spiritual reformer who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta. He played a crucial role in reviving Hinduism during a time when Buddhism and Jainism were dominant in India. Key Contributions of Adi Shankaracharya Doctrine of Advaita Vedanta …
Read More »Restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM)
GS 2 Schemes The Restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by the Government of India under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). It was revamped in 2018-19 to boost bamboo sector development by promoting sustainable farming, processing, and product diversification. Objectives of Restructured NBM …
Read More »Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
GS 2 Schemes Overview – Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a centrally sponsored maternity benefit scheme launched by the Government of India in 2017 under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It aims to provide financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women for their first child to …
Read More »Pulse Mission: A Solution to Punjab’s Agricultural Crisis
GS Paper 3 Agriculture Context – The Union Budget of 2025 introduced the Pulse Mission, allocating ₹1,000 crore to enhance pulse production and address Punjab’s agricultural concerns. Decline in Pulse Cultivation in Punjab Punjab has witnessed a sharp decline in pulse cultivation, shrinking from 9.17 lakh hectares in the 1960s …
Read More »Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme
GS 2 Schemes Objective: The scheme aims to offer internships to 1 crore youth over a span of five years in 500 leading companies. Skill Development & Employability: Designed to enhance employability by providing practical work experience across various industries, the initiative emphasizes skill development. Contribution to Atmanirbhar Bharat: It …
Read More »National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India
GS Paper II – Governance Introduction The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established to protect and promote human rights in India. It was set up on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993. Composition of NHRC The NHRC consists of: Chairperson …
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PRELIMS BITS The Kalbelia community is a nomadic tribal group from Rajasthan, India, known for their dance, music, and snake-charming traditions. They originally worked as snake charmers and herbal medicine traders, but after the Indian Wildlife Protection Act (1972) banned snake charming, they shifted to folk performances for their livelihood. …
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