PIB Summaries 20 December 2022
CONTENTS Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Since its inception in 2008-09, about 8.34 lakh units have been assisted with Margin Money subsidy of Rs. 20,643 cr. generating estimated employment for about 68 lakh youths across the country. Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Surety Bond Focus: […]
PIB Summaries 19 December 2022
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Focus: GS II: Government schemes Why in News? The Ministry of Minority Affairs has renamed the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) Scheme as the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme. About the Scheme: This is an integrated scheme that converges five erstwhile schemes of […]
PIB Summaries 17 December 2022
CONTENTS Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) Focus: Welfare schemes for vulnerable Sections Why in News? The Prime Ministe has announced ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF to be given to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured in the tragic cylinder mishap in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. About Prime Minister’s […]
PIB Summaries 16 December 2022
CONTENTS Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid homage to Sardar Patel on his Punya Tithi and recalled his everlasting contribution to India. About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Statue of Unity Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme Focus: GS II- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of […]
PIB Summaries 15 December 2022
CONTENTS National Energy Conservation Day Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on 14th December 2022. About Energy Conservation Day Objective: KAZIND-22 Focus: GS III-Defence Why in News? The 6th Edition of Indo – Kazakhstan joint training exercise “KAZIND-22” is scheduled to be conducted at Umroi (Meghalaya) About […]
PIB Summaries 14 December 2022
CONTENTS Sri Aurobindo Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? Recently, the Indian Prime Minister has participated in a programme commemorating Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary in Puducherry, under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. About Sri Aurobindo Indian Revolutionary Movement: Some of Aurobindo’s many literary works: Ken-Betwa Link Project Focus: GS III- Environment Why in News? Recently, […]
PIB Summaries 13 December 2022
Contents: FAME India Scheme Focus: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Why in News? Under Phase-II of FAME India Scheme, 7,45,713 Electric Vehicles have been supported by way of Demand Incentive amounting to about Rs. 3,200 Cr. Key Points: About FAME-II Sri Aurobindo Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary […]
PIB Summaries 12 December 2022
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas Focus: GS III- Growth and Development Why in News? As a part of Prime Minister vision to boost career opportunities for India’s youth under Skill India Mission, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will hold the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) on December 12th, 2022, across […]
PIB Summaries 10 December 2022
CONTENTS National Overseas Scholarship Scheme Focus: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Recently, Indians who have been sent abroad to study through the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme have sent their gratitude towards the Indian Government for the scholarship programme. About National Overseas Scholarship Scheme Lumpy Skin Disease Focus: GS II: Health Why in News? […]
PIB Summaries 09 December 2022
CONTENTS PM SVANidhi Focus: GS II- Government policies and interventions Why in News? The Government of India has extended the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme beyond March, 2022 with the following provisions: Rooftop Solar Programme Focus: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Why in News? The Rooftop Solar Programme has been extended […]