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Dr. Ambedkar Foundation’s Inter-Caste Marriage and Atrocity Victims Relief Schemes Merged with Centrally Sponsored Scheme from March 31, 2023
Government merged the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation inter-caste marriage scheme and the SC/ST atrocity relief scheme with the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment’s Centrally Sponsored scheme from 31 March 2023 to avoid duplication. The merged implementation aligns with the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
SocietyGS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections and social justice initiativesGS-II: Issues relating to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and atrocity prevention frameworkPIB India
E-Samudra launched as India Accelerates Digital Transformation of Maritime Governance
The government launched E-Samudra, a digital platform to integrate maritime governance services for seafarers, shipping companies and ports. It also highlights measures for seafarer welfare and security, including grievance redressal and upcoming digital tracking and employment agreement tools.
GovernmentGS-II: e-Governance initiatives and service delivery reformsGS-II: Welfare measures and grievance redressal mechanismsGS-III: Digital transformation in strategic sectors like shipping and maritime administrationPIB India
Iran media denies Trump claim that Tehran asked U.S. not to strike
Iranian agencies deny Trump’s claim that Tehran asked the US to hold off new strikes. The dispute is tied to further US–Israel actions and the status of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran says remains closed amid hostile actions.
SecurityGS-II: India’s role and interests in West Asia; regional security dynamicsGS-II: Effect of external conflicts on India’s foreign policy and energy/watersThe Hindu · International
UPI transactions to remain free, nominal charges may apply on limited merchant transactions, govt clarifies
The government clarified that UPI transactions will remain free, addressing fears that the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 could permit bank charges on UPI fees. The clarification limits any nominal charges to a restricted set of merchant transactions.
PolityGS-II: Government policies/regulation of payments and financial sector; impact of legislationGS-III: Digital payments/financial inclusion; payment system regulationHindustan Times · India
UPI continues to remain free for users, but select merchants may be allowed to pay MDR. The move has implications for digital payments economics and regulation of payment service costs.
EconomyGS-II: Regulation of payments systems; digital governance and consumer protection in fintechGS-III: Digital payments, UPI ecosystem, payment charges/MDR and their economic impactEconomic Times · Top Stories
Assam records world’s first-ever release of captive-bred slender-billed vultures
Assam’s BNHS has released captive-bred slender-billed vultures into the wild at Kaziranga, the first such global release of this species. The news highlights vulture conservation challenges, including declines linked to veterinary drug use and ongoing risks from poisoning.
EnvironmentGS-II: Conservation and protection of wildlife and ecosystems (role of institutions and threats)GS-III: Environmental pollution and degradation; conservation of biodiversity (vulture decline and poisoning threats)The Hindu · Sci-Tech +1 स्रोत
The piece argues that recent U.S. tariffs on India reflect a broader shift in American foreign policy toward 'flexible realism'—prioritising national interest over shared values. It implies tighter technology/industrial-security conditionalities and a more reciprocal approach to partnerships.
International RelationsGS-II: India and its neighbourhood—bilateral relations and global groupings involving IndiaGS-III: International trade and markets—globalization and trade policy; trade disputesThe Hindu · Opinion
Centre plans incentives for wider adoption of induction cookstoves
The Centre plans incentives to expand the adoption of induction cookstoves to reduce households’ exposure to LPG supply disruptions and cut cooking costs. Policy focus is on wider clean cooking uptake and energy security for millions of consumers.
EnvironmentGS-II: Government schemes for clean cooking and health/environment outcomesGS-III: Renewable/clean energy initiatives; household energy; air pollution mitigationLiveMint · Economy