- Indian Heritage
- Culture
- Modern Indian history
- The Freedom Struggle
- Post-independence
- Indian Society
A. population and associated issues
B. poverty and developmental issues
C.urbanization
7. Geographical features
8.Indian Constitution
9. Polity
10. Governance
A. institutions
B. regulatory
Centre’s focus on good governance, Quality Control Orders and the ‘Zero Defect, Zero Effect’ motto are making the ‘Made in India’ branding recognisable across the globe
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has acknowledged that ‘Made in India’ branding has become recognisable both domestically and across the globe due to the Central Government’s motto of good governance, Quality Control Orders and the ‘Zero Defect, Zero Effect’.
Sharing a post on X by Union Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal, the Prime Minister said:
“Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal elaborates how the Centre’s focus on good governance, Quality Control Orders and the ‘Zero Defect, Zero Effect’ motto are making the ‘Made in India’ branding recognisable, both domestically and across the globe.”
C. Government policies
D. role of NGOs
E. measures
11. Social Justice
A. Welfare schemes
Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas)
free grazing and fuel wood – while rights over timber and non-timber produce remained with the state government. Over the years, the unholy nexus between the forest contractors and representatives of the government, for the incentive of getting tribal votes, encouraged large scale felling of forests. Consequently, in 1980 by enacting the Forest Conservation Act, the Government of India took away the rights of state governments to convert forest land for non-forest use. The state government now had to seek permission from the Government of India for any development work within the forest area. Thus far the term “forest” was as defined in the Indian Forest Act 1927. In 1996, however, the Supreme Court enlarged the definition of forest to cover even those areas which were notified as village forests on revenue land. The forests cannot be conserved by forest employees alone and the real stakeholders – the forest dwellers – have to be involved in the conservation and preservation of forests, including wildlife. The forest should not be seen merely as a source of revenue for the state but as a source of livelihood for the forest dwellers. In fact, Forest Acts in any format must aim to empower the forest dwellers and make them primary conservators and protectors, rather than making bureaucracy lord of the jungles. It also needs to be pointed out that tribal areas represent the last resources sumps on the planet earth, simply because tribal knowledge systems ensure sustainable livelihoods, and tribal religion and outlook engenders the survival of all living beings, through holistic and ecological sound principals of belief
It is estimated that Adivasis constitute 8.2% of the total population of the India and yet the tribals are among the most marginalized people in Indian society. They have a rich and distinct identity and culture. Each of the tribal communities has its territorial identification. Adivasi people live in close proximity to nature and are separated from mainstream society. Women in tribal communities enjoy equal status with men. There are three basic groups of Adivasis in India: 1. Hill tribe groups; have access to land, assets, forest produce and form part of Gram-Shabas; 2. Semi-nomadic plain groups; live in the foothills and hunt; depend on others/landowners; 3. Nomadic groups; often depend on selling handicrafts, begging; landless labourers. Adivasi were the original inhabitants of India living in the planes but with various invasions they were driven to the forests and mountains. As a result their livelihood depended mostly on the collection of forest produce, hunting and cultivation in difficult hill terrains. Over centuries they have become increasingly disadvantaged – economically, socially and politically – and vulnerable to marginalization and exploitation. · More than 40.1% of the tribals are displaced throughout India. · 45.86% of the Scheduled Tribe (STs) population lives below the poverty line (BPL) in rural areas alone and at national level this rises to 55.2%.
63.71% of Adivasis are classified as living in extreme poverty conditions with no access to land, poor cultivation and poor health service provision, resulting high incidence of communicable and noncommunicable diseases.
They have few opportunities for income generation and work as wage labour and are extremely vulnerable to economic migration. · Over 63.5% of the tribal households do not have access to electricity. · About 53.1% of the tribal households do not have an accessible source of safe drinking water · Almost 83% of the tribal population do not have access to a sanitation facility · Average Monthly Consumption Expenditure is INR 388 (equivalent to $8) In post-independent India a number of community based organizations (CBOs) of Adivasi and local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have become active in the field of development of the Adivasis in the country.
Major Tribes States Tribes MP and Chhattisgarh- Bhil, Birhor, Damar, Gond , Kharia, Majhi, Munda, Oraon, Parahi, etc.
Himachal Pradesh -Gaddi, Gujjar, Lahuala, Swangla, etc.
Rajasthan- Bhil, Damor, Garasta, Meena, Salariya, etc.
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) with total outlay of Rs. 24,104 crore (Central Share: Rs.15,336 crore and State Share: Rs.8,768 crore) to focus on 11 critical interventions through 9-line Ministries. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched PM-JANMAN Mission for development of most Vulnerable Tribal Groups, on the occasion of the Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas (15th November, 2023). He also launched the portal on PM Gatishatki Platform which will used for reaching out and monitoring the progress and outcomes of the PM-JANMAN.
B Health
WHO lanuches ICD-11, Traditional Medicine Module 2
With the launch of ICD 11, Traditional Medicine Module 2 by the World Health Organization today, preparations have started for its implementation. The data and terminology relating to diseases based on Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Medicine have been included in the WHO ICD-11 classification. With this effort, the terminology defining diseases in Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha medicine has been indexed as a code and included in the WHO Disease Classification Series ICD-11.
The Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with World Health Organization has prepared a classification of diseases used in Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems under TM-2 module of ICD-11 series. A Donor Agreement between the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Ayush was also signed earlier for this classification. This effort will further strengthen and expand India’s healthcare delivery system, research, Ayush insurance coverage, research & development, policy making system. Apart from this, these codes can also be used to formulate future strategies to control various diseases in the society.
Launching the ICD-11, TM Module-2 at the India Habitat Centre, Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai, Union Minister of State for Ayush and Women & Child Development said that there is a need to modernize Ayush medicine by integrating it with global standards in India as well as across the world.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary (Ayush) said that the Ministry of Ayush will prepare public health strategy in future, based on ICD-11, Module 2 and will implement it nationally and internationally. Secretary Ayush gave a detailed presentation on the journey of preparation of TM Module 2 through a presentation.
The inclusion of traditional medical terminologies in ICD-11 forms a link between traditional medicine and global standards, said Dr. Radarico H. Ofrin, WHO Representative to India. According to Dr Sameera Asma, Assistant Director-General DDI, WHO, the indexing of disease terminology related to traditional medicine in ICD-11 proves to be a milestone in building a unified global tradition. Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Senior Strategic Advisor, WHO joined the event online and said that the inclusion of traditional medical terminology in ICD-11 will further strengthen India’s routine health system.
Dr Robert Jacob, Head of Classification and Terminology Unit, WHO, said that the data listed in ICD-11 will be available for global use.
According to Dr Rudy Eggers, Director of Integrated Health Services, WHO, the inclusion of TM Module 2 in ICD-11 can be seen as a movement along with the global recognition of traditional medicine. The strategy for this was prepared from 2014 to 2023 and the first draft of the WHO strategy for Traditional Medicine for 2025 to 2034 has been prepared.
C. Education
D. Human Resources
E. poverty and hunger
12. International relations
A. India and its neighbourhood
B. groupings and agreements
Global FinTech Forum
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The GFF provides integrated technology solutions and global payments network. The integrated front-end and Application Protocol Interface (APIs) allows any financial institution, business, and e-wallet regardless of size to access the most efficient global payment networks, including the Federal Reserve and the Ripple network. GFF technology was the first one to ever facilitate a live global banking transaction through the Ripple Blockchain in 2017, and it is a preferred vendor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta for the FedGlobal® ACH service.
As the name states, the Global Fintech Forum is a space where Forum shareholders, customers and participants, can experiment, share experiences, references and tools that Forum members make available to the rest of participants. Now more than ever financial institutions need guidance on how to stay relevant and competitive in the future. GFF provides the Forum for the discussions, and the platform for the solutions.
How It Works
Global Fintech Forum provides the Origination Software Application for FedGlobal® ACH Payments via a direct FedLine and acts as the front-end technology provider for international payments through banks and credit unions throughout the United States. New and existing Global Fintech Forum users enjoy the same seamless, user-friendly technology as selling foreign cash.
Banks and Credit Unions throughout the United States choose Global Fintech Forum’s simple and convenient method of sending international payments through FedGlobal®. The following is a quick, step-by-step guide to getting started:
- Register with Global Fintech Forum.
- Complete three simple Federal Reserve Forms.
- Request a one-hour webinar training session for applicable personnel.
- Complete transactions in less than 5 minutes by requesting the required information from the “sender”, including sender name, address, phone number, account number, beneficiary name, address, destination country, recipient bank name, and recipient bank’s transit number.
- In adherence with Dodd-Frank compliance, we provide the following:
- Pre-payment disclosures
- Receipt disclosures
- Date of funds availability
- 30-minute consumer opt-out period
- After the transaction is dual-verified by FI’s back-end staff, Global Fintech Forum technology batches transactions to the Federal Reserve Bank for processing.
the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today attended the Global FinTech Forum at GIFT city.
PM Modi posted on X :
“Attended the Global FinTech Forum at GIFT city today. It was a great convergence of brilliant minds in finance & technology, discussing innovative solutions for the digital economy. It is truly exciting to see how FinTech is reshaping our world.”
C.Indian diaspora
13. Economic Development
A. Government Budgeting
B. industrial
E.issues
14. Technology
15. Environment
16. Security
Raksha Mantri & his UK counterpart co-chair UK-India Defence Industry CEOs Roundtable in London
On the second and final day of his visit to the United Kingdom, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with top UK Defence industry leaders and CEOs at an event in Trinity House, London on January 10, 2024. The UK-India Defence Industry CEOs Roundtable, co-chaired by Shri Rajnath Singh with his UK counterpart Mr Grant Shapps was attended by a large number of CEOs from UK defence industry; UK MoD officials; Chair, UK India Business Council; and CII India representatives. Some of the major companies represented were BAE Systems, GE Vernova, James Fisher Defence, Leonardo S.p.A., Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd, SAAB UK, Thales UK, Ultra-Maritime Rolls-Royce, ADS Group, and MBDA UK.
The meeting was also attended by UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement, Mr James Cartildge. The Roundtable included thematic discussions on strengthening the India-UK defence industrial relationship.
In the meeting, the Raksha Mantri welcomed the investment and technology collaboration from the UK, and stated that India is ready with skilled human resource base, a robust pro-FDI and pro-business ecosystem, and a huge domestic market.
Shri Rajnath Singh asserted that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India is surging ahead on the path of becoming a developed economy by 2047. The ambition is backed by a clear headed roadmap to chart the course, and is backed by the collective will-power of 1.4 billion Indians to stay the course.
Highlighting the importance of the India-UK ties, the Raksha Mantri said there is a symbiotic relationship between the two countries and the Government of India envisions an enriching partnership with UK to cooperate, co-create and co-innovate. “By synergising the strengths of our nations, we can do great things together,” he said.
Mr Grant Shapps agreed with the statement of Shri Rajnath Singh regarding the symbiotic relationship between India and UK. Mr Grant Shapps further stated that the ties transcend the normal buyer-seller relationship and is fundamentally a strategic partnership.
The industry leaders from UK outlined their current and future plans for India. Aero-engines, Electric Propulsion, missiles, power-packs, and maritime systems were identified as some of the focus areas of joint work. The Raksha Mantri noted the positivity and enthusiasm of UK CEOs & business leaders on working in India and with the Indian companies.
On January 09, Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Mr Grant Shapps. Emphasis was on enhancing defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. The bilateral meeting was followed by the signing of two agreements between India and UK – an MoU on conduct of bilateral international cadet exchange programme, and a Letter of Arrangement between Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) on defence collaboration in research and development.
The Raksha Mantri also paid floral tributes to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi at his statue at Tavistock Square. He also visited the Ambedkar House in London and paid tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar. The Ambedkar House was the home of Dr. BR Ambedkar, who lived there between 1921 and 1922 while he was pursuing a degree in Economics at London School of Economics, and a degree in Law at Gray’s Inn. The Raksha Mantri, while paying tributes to Dr Ambedkar, noted in the Visitor’s Book message that it is a great experience to visit the memorial of the creator of venerable Constitution of India, the guiding light of our Republic.
Shri Rajnath Singh also visited the Sri Swaminarayan temple at Neasden and paid his respects.
Maiden embarkation of scientists from Indian Ocean Countries onboard Antarctic expedition – Colombo Security Conclave
In a pioneering endeavour under maritime collaboration among the nations of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), two scientists from Mauritius and one scientist from Bangladesh boarded the vessel at Cape town on 20 Dec 2023 to participate in the 43rd Antarctic expedition of India led by National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa.
The participation of scientists from neighbouring countries in the expedition is an outcome of the maiden CSC Oceanographers and Hydrographers conference held at Goa and Hyderabad in November 2022.
Earlier, the scientists from CSC nations had embarked onboard ‘Sagar Nidhi’ for a month-long scientific expedition in the Indian Ocean Region in June 2023.
The scientists will participate in the Antarctic expedition for a period of 3-4 months during which they will undertake collaborative research in various disciplines pertaining to the polar science and understand the nuances of Polar logistics as well as challenges of Polar environment.
Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)
All the three enactments mentioned above were repealed by the Narcotics Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act, 1985).
The responsibilities of CBN cover the following:
- Supervision over licit cultivation of opium poppy in India which is spread across 22 Districts 102 Tehsils/ Parganas in the States of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
- Preventive and enforcement functions especially in the three poppy growing States.
- Investigation of cases under the NDPS Act, 1985 and filing of complaint in the Court.
- Action for tracing and freezing of illegally acquired property as per the provisions of Chapter V-A of the NDPS Act, 1985.
- Issue of licences for manufacture of synthetic narcotic drugs.
- Issuance of Export Authorisations/ Import Certificate for export/ import of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.
- Issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for import/ export of a select number of Precursor Chemicals.
- Import of Poppy Seeds are permitted only from Australia, Austria, France, China, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Spain Turkey and Czech Republic on production of an appropriate certificate from the Competent Authority of the exporting country that the opium have been grown licitly/ legally in that country. All import contracts for this item shall compulsory be registered with the Narcotics Commissioner, Gwalior prior to import.
- India is a signatory to the UN Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961, UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1971 & UN Convention against the Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988 which obligates member countries to monitor the implementation of the United Nations drug control conventions. CBN interacts with the International Narcotics Control Board, Vienna and the Competent Authorities of other countries to verify genuiness of the transaction prior to authorizing the shipments.
17. Disaster Management