Nagar Van Yojana Surpasses Target
Launched in 2020, the Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) aims to increase greenery in urban areas across India. The initiative exceeded its target by creating 111…
Society
Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family?(250 words)
Globalization has led to increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes, impacting their personal freedom and family relationships. As of 2021,…
Punjab Assembly Passes Law to Control Illegal Colonies
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Union Cabinet Approves 12 Industrial Smart Cities
Summary: The Union Cabinet has approved the development of 12 new industrial smart cities, with a budget of ₹28,602 crore. Aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing,…
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) on August 9, 2024, to provide affordable housing for one crore urban poor…
Cities Set to Launch Rs 5,000 Crore AMRUT 2.0 Projects
AMRUT 2.0, launched in 2021 by the NDA government, is a major initiative aimed at improving city infrastructure across India with a focus on essential…
Karnataka MUDA Scam
The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) is under investigation for possible unfair practices in land compensation, with allegations that Parvathi Siddaramaiah, wife of Karnataka Chief…
The Rising Threat of Electrocution in India: A Call for Urgent Infrastructure Overhaul
The recent electrocution of 26-year-old UPSC aspirant Nilesh Rai in Central Delhi has highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure improvements to e…
World Population Prospects 2024. UN
Summary: The UN’s “World Population Prospects 2024” report projects that the global population will peak at around 10.3 billion by the mid-1980s, which is 700…
