Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana
Context: Recently, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY), launched on 12th September 2019, has completed five successful years. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY): Key Benefits of PM-KMY: Exiting the Scheme: Scheme Management: About PM KISAN Nodal: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare -Source: Indian Express, […]
About The Exercise Yudh Abhyas
Context: Recently, the 20th edition of the India-USA Joint Military Exercise YUDH ABHYAS-2024 began at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. Relevance: GS II: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About Exercise Yudh Abhyas: Exercise Yudh Abhyas is an annual military exercise conducted jointly by the Indian Army and the United States Army. Here are key details about […]
About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin)
Context: The Centre has relaxed the automatic exclusion criteria for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), allowing families with certain assets to avail of the rural housing scheme. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: Updated Guidelines for PMAY-Gramin: PMAY-G (Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin) Salient Features of PMAY-G:
Central Industrial Security Force
Context: The central government recently approached the Supreme Court, alleging that inadequate arrangements were made for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Overview Organizational Structure Core Functions -Source: Indian Express
About the Exercise Mitra Shakti
Context: The Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army will kick off their joint exercise, “Mitra Shakti,” at Maduruoya in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Mitra Shakti:
About The Exercise Udara Shakti
Context: Recently, the Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Udara Shakti: Sukhoi Su-30MKI
Astra Missile: Advancing Indian Air Power
Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has given clearance to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to produce 200 Astra air-to-air missiles for its Su-3O and LCA Tejas fighter aircraft. Relevance: GS III: Defence Astra Missile: Advancing Indian Air Power
Enhanced Security Measures for Village Defence Guards in Jammu
Context: Recently, Union Minister Jitendra Singh declared that Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in the Jammu region are now armed with advanced weaponry to counter increasing terrorism-related incidents. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Village Defence Guards (VDGs) Key Functions of VDGs Challenges and Contemporary Status Reasons for Rise in Militancy […]
Widespread Ransomware Disruption in Indian Banking Sector
Context: A significant ransomware attack has recently compromised the operations of approximately 150-200 cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) pinpointed the source of the disruption to C-Edge Technologies Ltd., a collaborative enterprise between Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) and the State Bank of India (SBI). […]
Overview of the Maritime Partnership Exercise
Context: Recently, a maritime partnership exercise(MPX) was conducted between India and Russia in St. Petersburg. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Overview of the Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) Key Facts About INS Tabar