PIB Summaries 31 January 2024
CONTENTS National Conference on Technical Textiles Context: The Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, hosted a National Conference on Technical Textiles in Vijayawada. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Conference Highlights Significance About Technical Textiles Significance and Potential Applications of Technical Textiles About National Technical Textiles Mission […]
PIB Summaries 30 January 2024
CONTENTS Beating Retreat Ceremony Context: The Prime Minister attended the Beating Retreat Ceremony. Relevance GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of this article: What is Beating Retreat Ceremony? How has the ceremony evolved? UNESCO World Heritage Sites Context: The “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” will be India’s nomination for recognition as UNESCO World Heritage List […]
PIB Summaries 29 January 2024
CONTENTS Fostering Global Collaborations: DST Unveils VAIBHAV Scheme Cohort Context: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) introduces the first cohort of fellows under the Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) scheme, mirroring similarities with the 2018-initiated Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty (Vajra) scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: VAIBHAV Scheme: […]
PIB Summaries 27 January 2024
CONTENTS National Voters Day Context: Election Commission of India is celebrating 14th National Voters’ Day (NVD) on 25th January 2024. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Voters’ Day (NVD): Founding Celebration: Objectives and Focus: Widespread Celebrations: Milestone Celebration: About Election Commission of India Litigations against EC Structure of the Election […]
PIB Summaries 25 January 2024
CONTENTS Bharat Ratna To Karpoori Thakur Context: Karpoori Thakur, a prominent Gandhian socialist leader and former Bihar chief minister will be awarded the ‘Bharat Ratna’ posthumously. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Bharat Ratna: Eligibility: Special Considerations: Recognition Criteria: Nomination Process: Limitations: Award Components: National Girl Child Day Focus: GS II- Vulnerable sections. Why in News? […]
PIB Summaries 24 January 2024
CONTENTS Exercise Khanjar Context: Recently, India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR has commenced at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Khanjar: Participant Details: Objective: Training Emphasis: Strategic Significance: Showcasing Capabilities: Bilateral Relations: Arogya Maitri Cube Context: Recently, Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube has been deployed in […]
PIB Summaries 23 January 2024
Contents: Exercise CYCLONE Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The 2nd edition of India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE will be conducted at Anshas, Egypt from 22nd January to 1st February 2024. The first edition of the exercise was conducted last year in India. About India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE: Egypt – India Background […]
PIB Summaries 22 January 2024
Contents: 1. Statehood day of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur 2. Holding of simultaneous elections in the country Statehood day of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur Focus: GS I: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. Why in News? The Prime Minister of India congratulated the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their 52nd statehood day. […]
PIB Summaries 20 January 2024
CONTENTS Scheme for Residential Education For Students in High schools in Targeted Areas Context: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently issued instructions for Residential Private Schools interested in joining SHRESHTA Scheme Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes About SHRESHTA The government has approved a new scheme named SHRESHTA (Residential Education for Students in High […]
PIB Summaries 19 January 2024
CONTENTS e-SAKSHI Application Context: Recently, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: e-SAKSHI Application Overview: Key Benefits: MPLAD Scheme: MPLADS is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme which was launched in […]