Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Context: The Quality Council of India (QCI) and Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) recently signed an initial pact to enhance the quality of the latter’s products, train artisans, and introduce ‘Made in India’ label for Khadi. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Khadi Village Industries Commission: Objectives of KVIC The broad objectives of […]
Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme
Context: The tourism ministry has included Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Swadesh Darshan Scheme: Nurturing Sustainable Tourism Inception: Funding Mechanism: Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0): Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary -Source: The Times of India
Gujarat’s Wolf Reintroduction Project
Context: Gujarat’s unique project to reintroduce captive-bred wolves into the wild demonstrates promising early success, marking the first initiative of its kind outside the United States. The endeavor aims to replenish wolf populations, enabling them to function as biocontrol agents, regulating the populations of wild herbivores such as nilgai (blue bulls) and wild boars. Relevance: […]
Who was Savitribai Phule?
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary (3rd January 1831). Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Who was Savitribai Phule? The loud opposition to Phules’ schools Phule’s role as a social reformer, beyond education Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha Satyashodhak Samaj: Balyata Pratibandak Gruha: Husband’s funeral procession Death: Savitribai’s literary […]
Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund(PMNRF)
Context: An acid attack survivor has approached the Delhi High Court seeking additional compensation from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), highlighting delays and challenges in accessing the grant. Relevance: GS II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable Sections Dimensions of the Article: About Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund(PMNRF) Difference between PMCARES and PMNRF in the below table;- PMNRF (Prime Minister […]
Extension of Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I Deadline
Context: The government has extended the deadline for the completion of the flagship highway development project, Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I, to 2027-28. This decision comes in the wake of a significant increase in the estimated cost of the project by over 100%, indicating a slowdown in implementation and financial constraints. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and […]
Free Movement Regime to end at Myanmar Border
Context: As per the govt officials, the Union government is all set to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Myanmar border. People living in border areas, who could cross over to India, will soon require visas. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar: […]
About Rani Velu Nachiyar
Context: The Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar (3rd Jan 1730 – 25th Dec 1796) on her birth anniversary. Relevance: GS I: History Rani Velu Nachiyar: The Pioneering Queen of Tamil Nadu Background: Multilingual Scholar: Ascension to the Throne: Military Initiatives:
Extension of PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components
Context: The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the tenure of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components by one year. The incentives will now be applicable for five consecutive financial years, commencing from 2023-24. The decision, approved by the Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS), outlines that companies failing to meet […]
Unemployment Overseas Jobs is a Viable Solution
Context: Unemployment has emerged as a significant concern in recent times, particularly due to the widening disparity between a country’s economic growth and its ability to generate employment. The most recent Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for 2022-23 has unveiled intriguing trends, resulting in a six-year low unemployment rate of 3.2%. However, despite this decline, the prevailing […]