Need To Work On Raising Productivity Growth
Context: Capital investment outlay for the year 2023-24 is being increased steeply by 33% to Rs 10 lakh crore. This will be 3.3% of GDP and it is almost three times the outlay made in 2019. Relevance: GS II: Indian Constitution, GS III: Growth & Development, Planning, Government Budgeting, Inclusive Growth, Government Policies & Interventions, Dimensions of the […]
About Udyam Portal
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Inerventions Why in News? According to Government data, retail and wholesale traders are topping the table of top 10 segments or sub-sectors in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector based on the number of registrations on the Udyam portal. About Udyam Portal: Significance:
Ayushman Bharat Health Account
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Over 25 crore health records of individuals have been linked to their ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account). These records can be easily accessed and managed by the individuals using any of the ABDM-enabled health apps. About Ayushman Bharat Health Account: About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: […]
Transparency In OTT Regulation
Context: The OTT Rules were notified in 2021, through which Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) was given the task of regulating content on OTT and online platforms, but there is little awareness about them among the general public. Relevance: GS-II Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Over-the-Top (OTT) Media Service? Rules governing OTT […]
National Data and Analytics Platform
Context: Government of India creating new roadmaps by enabling the development of a rich data ecosystem through National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About NDAP Features of NDAP NDAP’s Dataset and Sector Coverage Research and Objectives behind NDAP Source: The Hindu
What is MIIRA and Its Initiative?
Context: India has introduced a draft to launch a global initiative to encourage the consumption and production of millet. The draft of the proposed initiative — MIIRA — was placed during the first Agriculture Deputies Meeting under the Agriculture Working Group (AWG), G20 at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions […]
Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat (EBSB) Yuva Sangam tour of Students from Silchar to Chandigarh commenced. About Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Objectives:
Higher Pension Under EPS
Context: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued guidelines to allow a section of its older members to opt for Higher Pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) as per 4th November 2022 judgment of the Supreme Court (SC). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Employees Pension Scheme […]
Measures For Tribal Welfare
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? In Union Budget 2023 speech, Finance Minister announced some targeted schemes for tribal welfare, ranging from better education to clean drinking water to sanitation. Facilities for Eklavya Schools Eliminating Sickle Cell Anaemia Focus on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Note: PVTGs are the most vulnerable section […]
Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP)
Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? KVIC Chairman Releases margin money subsidy to 5046 Beneficiaries under PMEGP. Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Objectives of PMEGP Eligibility to avail this scheme: In addition, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is also implementing the following programmes to provide self employment opportunities in rural and […]