PIB Summaries 16 December 2023
CONTENTS Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Context: The Prime Minister, has paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his Punya Tithi. Relevance: GS I- Modern History About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Statue of Unity INS Tarmugli Context: The Indian Navy recently commissioned INS Tarmugli, a fast attack craft (FAC), showcasing maritime diplomacy and strength. Relevance: Facts for Prelims INS Tarmugli
PIB Summaries 15 December 2023
CONTENTS Mental Health Initiatives in India Context: Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has shed light on the initiatives aimed at addressing mental health concerns in the country. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Highlighted Mental Health Initiatives in India: National Mental Health Programme (NMHP): National Tele Mental Health Programme: NIMHANS and iGOT-Diksha […]
PIB Summaries 14 December 2023
CONTENTS Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme Context: Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme: Fostering Sustainable Practices Objective and Scope: Certification Components: Market Incentives: Stakeholders Involved: Forest Management Standards: Trees […]
PIB Summaries 13 December 2023
CONTENTS AMRIT Technology Context: Recently, the Ministry of Jal Shakti has shed light on the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission and the Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology (AMRIT). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: AMRIT Technology Overview About Jal Jeevan Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Jal Shakti Implications Challenges Exercise VINBAX-2023 Context: The Indian Armed […]
PIB Summaries 12 December 2023
CONTENTS YUVAi Initiative Context: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and IT has said that the program- ‘YUVAi- Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI’ will be featured at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About YUVAi Initiative: Program Phases: Gram Manchitra and mActionSoft Context: Recently, the […]
PIB Summaries 11 December 2023
CONTENTS Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme Context: Recently, the Union Raksha Rajya Mantri informed Lok Sabha that 16 defence technologies have been successfully developed/realised under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme: Empowering Indigenous Defence Technologies Initiative Overview: Objectives: Funding Support: Project Duration: National […]
PIB Summaries 09 December 2023
CONTENTS Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) Context: Recently, the Ministry of Cooperation has introduced Model Bye laws aimed at revitalizing Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Purpose of Model Bye-Laws for PACS Structural Guidelines: Enhanced Economic Viability: Business Diversification: Expanded Business Activities: Inclusivity and Representation: Broadened Membership: Overall Objectives: About […]
PIB Summaries 08 December 2023
CONTENTS India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Development Context: The newly released India Infrastructure Report (IIR) 2023 provides an extensive analysis of urban planning, financing, and governance infrastructure in India. This collaborative effort involved the IDFC Foundation, Infrastructure Development Corporation (Karnataka) Ltd (iDeCK) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), reflecting a multi-organizational approach […]
PIB Summaries 07 December 2023
CONTENTS One District, One Product Context: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has approved ODOP for 713 districts of 35 States and UTs under Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme on the recommendations of respective States / UTs. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About One District, […]
PIB Summaries 06 December 2023
CONTENTS International Social Security Association Context: Recently, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) bagged the “International Social Security Association’s ISSA Vision Zero 2023” Award in the recently held 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work in Sydney, Australia. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: International Social Security Association: Employee’s State […]