PIB Summaries 31 August 2024
Contents: Cabinet Secretary Focus: GS-2 Governance Why in News? Dr. T.V. Somanathan today took over as the new Cabinet Secretary in the Government of India. Who is Cabinet Secretary? Role of Cabinet Secretary: NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of manual scavenging Focus: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance Why in News? The National Human Rights Commission […]
PIB Summaries 30 August 2024
CONTENT National Teachers Awards Context: Recently, the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education selected 16 teachers in HEIs and Polytechnic for National Awards to Teachers (NAT) 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims National Teachers Awards: Eligibility Criteria: Award Details:
PIB Summaries 29 August 2024
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana Context: On August 28, 2024, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accomplished a decade, marking a significant milestone in financial inclusion. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana – PMJDY was announced by Prime Minister in 2014, and has been […]
PIB Summaries 28 August 2024
CONTENTS National Medical Register (NMR) Portal Context: The Union Health Minister recently launched the National Medical Register Portal in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions National Medical Register (NMR) Portal Features of the NMR Data Accessibility and Privacy Continuous Improvement Streamlining Science and Technology Initiatives Context: The Union Cabinet has sanctioned the […]
PIB Summaries 27 August 2024
Contents: Commitment to India-US partnership Focus: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests; India-US relation. Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister onveyed his appreciation for President Biden’s deep commitment the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, which is based on shared values of democracy, rule of law and strong […]
PIB Summaries 26 August 2024
Contents: Green Hydrogen Mission Focus: GS III: Infrastructure Why in News? Recently, the union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh underscored the Green Hydrogen Mission as a cornerstone of India’s strategy to decarbonize heavy industry, transportation, and power generation. What is Green hydrogen? Green Hydrogen Importance What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission? Lakhpati Didi Sammelan Focus: […]
PIB Summaries 24 August 2024
CONTENTS Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Context: A two day workshop was held on the “Legal & Regulatory Frameworks and Technical Considerations for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS)” on 22nd -23rd August 2024 at The Oberoi, New Delhi. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage […]
PIB Summaries 23 August 2024
CONTENTS Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Context: KVIC and Department of Posts collaborate to boost PMEGP Implementation across India. Relevance: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: 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 […]
PIB Summaries 22 August 2024
CONTENT RISE Accelerator Context: The Atal Innovation Mission – in partnership with CSIRO, Australia – is inviting applications from start-ups and MSMEs from India and Australia for the Climate Smart Agritech cohort of India Australia. Relevance: Facts for Prelims RISE Accelerator: Program Design and Objectives:
PIB Summaries 21 August 2024
CONTENTS National Geoscience Awards Context: The President of India will confer the prestigious National Geoscience Awards – 2023 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi. Relevance: Facts for Prelims National Geoscience Awards Eligibility and Criteria Significance of the Awards National Film Awards Context: Recently, the winners of the 70th National Film Awards for 2022 were […]