PIB Summaries 28 February 2023
CONTENTS National Science Day 2023 Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? In 1986, the Government of India, under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, designated February 28 as National Science Day to commemorate the announcement of the discovery of the “Raman Effect”. About National Science Day 2023: What is Raman Effect? Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat […]
PIB Summaries 27 February 2023
CONTENTS Exercise Desert Flag VIII Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? Indian Air Force is participating in Exercise Desert Flag VIII 110 which is hosted by the United Arab Emirates. About Exercise Desert Flag VIII: Unying Festival Focus: GS I: History Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways […]
PIB Summaries 25 February 2023
CONTENTS Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? KVIC Chairman Releases margin money subsidy to 5046 Beneficiaries under PMEGP. 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 following programmes to […]
PIB Summaries 24 February 2023
CONTENTS Sansad Ratna Awards Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India congratulated fellow Members of Parliament who will be conferred the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023. About Sansad Ratna Awards: Lab Grown Diamonds Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Five-year research grant to encourage indigenous production of […]
PIB Summaries 23 February 2023
CONTENTS Law Commission of India Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister, approved the extension of the term of the Twenty-second Law Commission of India upto 31st August, 2024. Background to the Law Commission in India About the Law Commission of India Functions of the Law […]
PIB Summaries 22 February 2023
CONTENTS Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organised a seminar on Building Capacities through skill training and New Generation of Entrepreneurs in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Partner Nations towards usage and set up of digital IT platforms. What is the SCO? Member […]
PIB Summaries 21 February 2023
CONTENTS Udyam Portal Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Inerventions Why in News? According to Government data, retail and wholesale traders are topping the table of top 10 segments or sub-sectors in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector based on the number of registrations on the Udyam portal. About Udyam Portal: Significance: International […]
PIB Summaries 20 February 2023
CONTENTS Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The Government is going to set up north India’s first nuclear plant in Haryana. About Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plants: Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) Technology: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Focus: GS II- Personalities in News Why in News? PM bowed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on […]
PIB Summaries 18 February 2023
CONTENTS eSanjeevani Focus: GS III- Health Why in News? The Prime Minister has hailed the landmark of 10 crore tele-consultations on eSanjeevani app. What is E-Sanjeevani? Benefits of telemedicine Yakshagana Focus: GS I: Art and Culture Why in News? The Prime Minister has expressed deep grief over the demise of noted Yakshagana playback singer, Shri […]
PIB Summaries 17 February 2023
CONTENTS Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), will organise a State Level Conference on Financial Literacy in Amrit Kaal – Empowering Investors in association with the Department of Tourism in Aizawl. About Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority: […]