Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface
Context: The Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM WANI) scheme is set to revolutionize public Wi-Fi in India. PM-WANI can be a potential game-changer for India’s digital public infrastructure. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: PM-WANI: Empowering Public Wi-Fi in India Key Components: Four Key Elements: PM-WANI comprises four core elements to ensure its effectiveness: […]
Perks and Entitlements of Recognized National and State Parties
Context: Despite the allotment of bungalows being cancelled years ago, many recognised national and state parties continue their unauthorised occupation of the properties given to them. This was revealed by the official records obtained under Right to Information. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Background: What are national parties entitled to? […]
About The SHREYAS Scheme
Context: The Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) initiative has been a cornerstone in India’s efforts to empower students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) by providing them access to quality education. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: SHREYAS: Empowering Education for OBC & EBC Students Sub-Schemes: The SHREYAS umbrella scheme […]
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons
Context: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports recently felicitated players under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS) in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS): Benefits: Assistance to Sportspersons in Need: Assistance for Sports-Related […]
Kisan Rin Portal (KRP) KCC Ghar Ghar Abhiyaan and WINDS Manual
Context Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA&FW) has launched three initiatives, namely the Kisan Rin Portal (KRP), KCC Ghar Ghar Abhiyaan and a manual on Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Kisan Rin Portal (KRP): Ghar-Ghar KCC Abhiyaan: Launch of WINDS Manual: -Source: Indian […]
One-Third of the Women Seats in the Lower House
ontext: In a momentous development during the Special Session’s relocation to the new Parliament House, the government presented a significant proposal in the Lok Sabha. This proposal aims to allocate one-third of the seats in the Lower House and the Assemblies for women, marking a historic step towards women’s reservation. Relevance: GS 2- Mains Question: Highlighting the […]
Changing the Way the Postman Knocks
Context: The recently proposed Post Office Bill of 2023, which was presented during the second-to-last day of the monsoon session in Parliament, aims to replace the Indian Post Office Act of 1898. This update is prompted by the evolving functions of post offices, which now serve as a means for delivering a wide range of […]
About a Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Context: Ministry of Defence leads as top procurer on Government e-Marketplace (GeM); Contributes 16 percent of the overall Gross Merchandise Value Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Intervention About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives of the online platform:
About Skill India Digital (SID) Platform
Context: The Ministry of Skill Development recently launched the Skill India Digital (SID) platform. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interevntions Skill India Digital (SID) Platform Features:
Initiatives for Persons With Disabilities
Context: Recently, the Minister of State, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, unveiled five transformative initiatives for persons with Disabilities at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intiatives Key Initiatives in the Disability Sector: MOU with Council of Architecture: Release of Anonymous Data of UDID: PM Daksh Portal: Pathways […]