Current Affairs Quiz 03 January 2024
Current Affairs 03 January 2024
CONTENTS Decline in PM-Kisan Beneficiaries and Saturation Drive Impact Context: The number of beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme has recently witnessed a notable decline, dropping by over 20% from a peak of 10.47 crore in April-July 2022 to 8.12 crore. However, the government’s proactive efforts, including the “saturation drive” implemented […]
PIB Summaries 03 January 2024
CONTENTS Sickle Cell Anaemia Context: A significant milestone has been crossed by the Health Ministry. More than 1 crore people have been screened for Sickle Cell Disease under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Sickle Cell Anaemia Symptoms The symptoms of sickle cell anaemia can vary […]
Static Quiz 03 January 2024 (Polity)
What is Glacial Lake?
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 January 2024
CONTENTS Digitization of MGNREGA Wage Payments Context: Enacted on August 25, 2005, and operational since February 2, 2006, The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a popular social welfare initiative ensures 100 days of employment annually for rural households. In a noteworthy move toward digitalization, MGNREGA wage disbursements have shifted entirely to […]