GOVERNANCE/ CIVIL SOCIETY Topic: General Studies 2: Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.  COVID-19: Rope in civil society to ease supply of food Context: The …

ECONOMY Topic: General Studies 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.  FRBM Act In order to deal with crisis created by COVID-19 pandemic, Kerala government announced a package of ₹20,000 crores and …

Himalayan Ibex Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Environment; Conservation In News:  A recent study by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has proved that Himalayan Ibex is a distinct species from the Siberian Ibex.  Key takeaways: …

Force Majeure Part of: GS Prelims  In News:  The Ministry of Railways has decided that the period from 22.03.2020 to 14.04.2020 shall be treated under force majeure.  Key takeaways: The Ministry of Railways clarified that spread of coronavirus should be …

CoNTeC Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health; Governance In News:  The Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare launched the National Teleconsultation Centre (CoNTeC) recently.  Key takeaways: The project is conceptualised by the Ministry of Health & Family …

PM-CARES Fund Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Governance In News:  ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund’ (PM CARES Fund) has been set up as a national fund to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.  Key …

MPLADS Funds Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Polity In News:  The Vice President of India appealed to all Members of Parliament to contribute at least Rs. 1 crore initially from their MPLADS funds.  The funds shall supplement the …