The Kalapani dispute is a long-standing territorial dispute between India and Nepal over a small but strategically significant region located in the Himalayas. The dispute primarily revolves around the Kalapani River, which serves as part of the western boundary between the two countries. Learn more … [Read more...] about Kalapani Dispute: India-Nepal (Explainer Video)
MPLADS: Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
Under the MPLADS, each MP in India had the choice to suggest to the District Collector for works to the tune of Rs.5 Crores per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency. In the background of COVID19 crisis, the Central Government of India recently suspended the Member of Parliament Local Area … [Read more...] about MPLADS: Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan – Explained with Video
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-reliant India Mission) is a campaign launched by the Central Government of India which included an Rs.20 lakh crore economic stimulus package and several reform proposals. As part of the relief measures in the aftermath of COVID-19, the Prime Minister announced a … [Read more...] about Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan – Explained with Video
ClearIAS Restarts UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice (AWP)
ClearIAS not only provides UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice (AWP) but also the right mentoring to boost your written exam marks. Aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Exam can participate in the ClearIAS Answer Writing Practice (AWP) program. The program is intended to polish the … [Read more...] about ClearIAS Restarts UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice (AWP)
Epidemic Diseases Act 1897: The powers under Section 188 of IPC
Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 is an Act to provide for the better prevention of the spread of Dangerous Epidemic Diseases. Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 is an act which is at the centre stage of the lives of most Indians today - on the backdrop of COVID19 pandemic. The Colonial legislation framed … [Read more...] about Epidemic Diseases Act 1897: The powers under Section 188 of IPC
PM Cares Fund – Objectives, Constitution, and Issues
PM CARES Fund is a public charitable trust set up in 2020 with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The PM CARES was formed on 28 March 2020 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its chairperson and senior cabinet members as … [Read more...] about PM Cares Fund – Objectives, Constitution, and Issues
ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCCs): March 2020 MCQs PDF Released
ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsule March 2020 PDF is now available for FREE download at ClearIAS Online Store. ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCC) are ebooks (in PDF format) published by ClearIAS which covers Monthly MCQs prepared from government websites like PIB, DDNEWS, NEWSONAIR … [Read more...] about ClearIAS Current Affairs Capsules (CCCs): March 2020 MCQs PDF Released
Gram Nyayalayas: Village Courts in India
Gram Nyayalayas are village courts for speedy and easy access to the justice system in the rural areas of India. The establishment of Gram Nyayalayas in India can be traced to the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 passed by the Parliament of India. Even though the target was to set up 5000 village … [Read more...] about Gram Nyayalayas: Village Courts in India
Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT)
What are Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs)? Debt Recovery Tribunals are Tribunals that facilitate debt recovery involving banks and other financial institutions with their customers. Read here to know more about them. Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) in India are specialized tribunals established to … [Read more...] about Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT)
National Security Act (NSA)
The National Security Act (NSA) in existence for more than four decades has been questioned for its draconian effects and its potential misuse. Read further to know more. Recently some state governments have invoked the National Security Act to detain citizens for questionable offenses. In … [Read more...] about National Security Act (NSA)
