PIB – 31 August 2021
PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YAJANA (PMFBY) Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) launched on 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an insurance service for farmers for their yields. PMFBY is in line with One Nation – One Scheme theme. The […]
PIB – 30 August 2021
PRADHAN MANTRI JAN-DHAN YOJANA Focus: GS II- Welfare schemes Why in News? Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completed seven years of successful implementation. More than 43.04 crore beneficiaries banked under PMJDY since inception, amounting to Rs. 146,231 crore About Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana – […]
PIB – 28 August 2021
Qsim Focus: GS III- Science and technology Why in News? Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology, launched QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit, to enable Researchers and Students to carryout research in Quantum Computing in a cost effective manner. About Qsim: QSimis an outcome of the project “Design and Development of Quantum […]
PIB – 27 August 2021
DRONE RULES 2021 Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Ministry of Civil Aviation notified liberalised Drone Rules, 2021. Key features of Drone Rules 2021: Built on a premise of trust, self-certification and non-intrusive monitoring. Designed to usher in an era of super-normal growth while balancing safety and security considerations. Several […]
PIB – 26 August 2021
PRAGATI Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? PM chairs 37th PRAGATI interaction. About PRAGATI PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation), as the name suggests, is aimed at starting a culture of Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. It is also a robust system for bringing e-transparency and e-accountability with real-time presence and […]
PIB – 25 August 2021
ASEAN Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in News? Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry inaugurated the “India-ASEAN Engineering Partnership Summit” organised by Engineering Exports Promotion Council (EEPC) with the support from Ministry of External Affairs and Department of Commerce. Details The focus of the summit is on collaborations in engineering sector. The summit […]
PIB – 24 August 2021
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Focus: GS II- International Groupings Why in News? The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $500 million loan to expand the metro rail network in Bengaluru with construction of two new metro lines totaling 56 km in length. About Asian Development Bank (ADB): The Asian Development Bank […]
PIB – 23 August 2021
EXERCISE KONKAN 2021 Focus: GS III- Security Challenges Why in News? Exercise Konkan 2021 was held between INS Tabar and HMS Westminster on 16 Aug 21 in the English Channel. Highlights: The exercise included the participation of integral helicopters of the two ships and the Falcon Electronic Warfare aircraft. A wide range of exercises including […]
PIB – 21 August 2021
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? Geological Survey of India has decided to make itself accessible to the masses and make its presence felt digitally by launching the GSI Mobile App (Beta Version) in the year 2020 and upgrading it periodically. Through the App , people will become more […]
PIB – 20 August 2021
DEFENCE INDIA STARTUP CHALLENGE 5.0 Focus: GS III- Internal Security Why in News? Ministry of Defence launched Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC) 5.0 under Innovations for Defence Excellence – Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) through video conferencing. Details: The launch of DISC 5.0 is a massive leap towards leveraging the startup ecosystem to develop India’s defence […]