PIB Summaries 19 February 2024
CONTENTS Guidelines for Green Hydrogen in Steel Sector Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has released guidelines for implementing pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The scheme focuses on integrating Green Hydrogen in the steel sector, aiming to replace fossil fuels and feedstock. The initiative, operational until FY 2029-30, emphasizes key […]
PIB Summaries 17 February 2024
CONTENTS Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative Context: Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has unveiled the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative Overview Proof of Concept (PoC): Aim and Objectives: Digital Twin Technology: Technological Integration: Vision 2047: Coal Gasification Context: The Ministry of Coal, Government of India, […]
PIB Summaries 16 February 2024
CONTENTS One nation, One Student ID initiative Context: Recently, the National Conference on APAAR: One Nation One Student ID Card was held in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is APAAR ID? APAAR ID is envisioned as a special identification system designed for all students across India, starting from […]
PIB Summaries 15 February 2024
Contents: International Energy Agency Focus: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Groupings and Organizations), GS-III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? Recently the Prime Minister of India addressed then International Energy Agency’s Ministerial Meeting. About the International Energy Agency (IEA) IEA’s Role and Functions Membership of IEA HLC on One Nation One Election Focus: GS-2: Federalism, […]
PIB Summaries 14 February 2024
Contents: Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Focus: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India announced the launch of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana entailing an investment of over Rs 75,000 crore. About Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Rooftop Solar Panels: Benefits India’s current solar capacity: Importance […]
PIB Summaries 13 February 2024
Contents: Comprehensive Review of the Epidemic Diseases Act Focus: GS-II Governance, GS-III Disaster Management, Prelims Why in News? The 22nd Law Commission of India has submitted its Report titled “A Comprehensive Review of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897″ to the Government of India. Details: Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 Section 2 of Epidemic Diseases Act 2. […]
PIB Summaries 12 February 2024
Content: Swami Dayananda Saraswati Focus: GS I: History Why in News? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on 11th February addressed a programme on the 200th birth anniversary of Swami Dayananda Saraswati organized at the birthplace of Swami Dayananda, Tankara in Morbi, Gujarat, via a video message. About Dayanand Saraswati: Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes […]
PIB Summaries 10 February 2024
Contents: FAME India Scheme Focus: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Why in News? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has increased the scheme outlay of FAME India scheme Phase II from ₹10,000 crore to ₹11,500 crore. About FAME-II Revamped FAME-II scheme FDI in Defence Sector Focus: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, External […]
PIB Summaries 09 February 2024
Contents: Namami Gange Focus: GS III- Environment Why in News? As per the latest information shared by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, a total 457 number of projects (including sewage infrastructure) have been sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹ 38,438.05 crore, out of which a total of 280 projects have been completed […]
PIB Summaries 08 February 2024
Contents: Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Report Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? The Gati Shakti, a National Master Plan for multimodal connectivity has significantly contributed to the improvement of India’s rank in World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index Report 2023. About PM Gati Shakti: About Logistics Performance Index (LPI): India’s Millet Exports Focus: GS […]