PIB Summaries 19 August 2023
CONTENTS Floodwatch App Context: Recently, the Chairman of Central Water Commission (CWC) launched the mobile application, “FloodWatch. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Floodwatch App: Enhancing Flood Preparedness Key Features: Real-time Flood Situation: Flood Monitoring and Forecasting: Location-specific Forecast: Utilizing Advanced Technologies: Importance: User-friendly Interface: Central Water Commission: Key Facts […]
PIB Summaries 18 August 2023
CONTENTS Graphene-Aurora Program Context: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora program’ at a function in Maker Village Kochi, Kerala. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Graphene-Aurora Program Objectives: Significance: Graphene: Remarkable Properties and Characteristics Source and Composition: Exceptional Attributes: Transparency and Impermeability: A-HELP […]
PIB Summaries 17 August 2023
CONTENTS World Elephant Day 2023 Context: Recently, on the occasion of World Elephant Day, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Labour and Employment highlighted various initiatives and accomplishments in India’s elephant conservation journey. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: World Elephant Day Campaign Inception: Founders and Initiators: Objectives: […]
PIB Summaries 16 August 2023
CONTENTS Vibrant Village Programme Context: Information and Broadcasting & Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, hosted more than two hundred Sarpanches from Border Villages, under the Vibrant Villages Programme Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Dimensions of the Article: About Vibrant Village Programme Focus areas Need of such scheme: -Source: The Hindu Navroz Context: Vice President […]
PIB Summaries 14 August 2023
CONTENTS Hydroponics Farming Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bengaluru (IIHR) has developed a variant of hydroponics. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Hydroponics Farming Emerging Trend: Application Areas: Introducing “Cocoponics”: Merits of Hydroponics Farming: Demerits of Hydroponics Farming: […]
PIB Summaries 12 August 2023
CONTENTS Geographical Indication Tag Context: Recently, Mushkbudji Rice received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Mushkbudji Rice: Geographical Indications (GI) Tag Definition and Importance: Administration and Registration: Significance and Examples: Ownership and Proprietorship: Location of the Geographical Indications Registry: -Source: Indian Express Investor Education and Protection Fund […]
PIB Summaries 11 August 2023
CONTENTS Initiatives Under NEP 2020 Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Education provided valuable insights into the initiatives taken up under National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for the transformation of Education Sector in India during a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: National Education Policy 2020 Introduction and Historical Context: Salient Features of NEP […]
PIB Summaries 10 August 2023
CONTENTS Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of State for Rural Development provided valuable insights into the E-attendance in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme during a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Health and Poverty related issues, Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out of the […]
PIB Summaries 09 August 2023
CONTENTS Strategic Petroleum Reserve Context Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas provided valuable insights into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Programme during a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs) Purpose and Importance: Key Points: Benefits of SPRs: India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) Infrastructure […]
PIB Summaries 08 August 2023
CONTENTS POCSO Act Context: Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has informed the Lok Sabha that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, 2012, is one of the crucial legislations enacted by the Government to protect children from Sexual Abuse. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Protection of Children […]