PIB Summaries 18 January 2024
CONTENTS Prime Minister Attends 58th All India Police Conference: Context: The Prime Minister recently participated in the 58th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of PM’s Address at Police Conference: Issues Associated with Police Forces: Recommendations […]
PIB Summaries 17 January 2024
CONTENTS Startup India Initiative Context: National Startup Day is observed annually on 16th January to appreciate and promote the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Startup India Initiative: Nurturing Innovation and Growth Initiation and Vision: Eighth Anniversary Milestone: Government Benefits for Recognized Entities: Financial Support through SIDBI Fund of Funds: Comprehensive Initiatives: Exercise Ayutthaya Context: […]
PIB Summaries 16 January 2024
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan Context: In continuation of its tribal outreach ahead of Lok Sabha elections, the government will release the first installment for pucca houses amounting to Rs 540 crore to one lakh beneficiaries under the PM-JANMAN. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM […]
PIB Summaries 15 January 2024
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana (PM-AJAY): Empowering Scheduled Caste Communities Context: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has brought attention to the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana (PM-AJAY), a comprehensive scheme that integrates three Centrally Sponsored Schemes—Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY), Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SCA […]
PIB Summaries 13 January 2024
CONTENTS Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) Context: Southern Railway has identified 90 stations for development under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS): Implementation Approach: Facilities Planned under ABSS: National Sports and Adventure Awards 2023 Context: Recently, the President of […]
PIB Summaries 12 January 2024
CONTENTS Exercise Sea Dragon-24 Context: Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft landed at Guam, a US island territory in Western Pacific, to participate in Exercise Sea Dragon – 24. Relevance: GS III Security Challenges Exercise Sea Dragon-24: Multinational Maritime Collaboration Focus Areas: Key Aspects of the P8I Aircraft: India Post Payments Bank Context: India Post Payments Bank […]
PIB Summaries 11 January 2024
CONTENTS International Classification of Diseases Context: World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 11 TM Module 2, Morbidity Codes launch event will be held in New Delhi on 10th January, 2024. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: International Classification of Diseases (ICD): A Comprehensive Overview Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Context: Recently, the Prime […]
PIB Summaies 10 January 2024
CONTENTS Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Context: The Prime Minister interacted with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra via video conferencing. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Yatra: Campaign Overview Objectives: Seven Odisha Products Secure Geographical Indication (GI) Tag Context: Seven distinct products from Odisha, including the Similipal Kai chutney featuring red […]
PIB Summaries 09 January 2024
CONTENT: Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection Project Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Kochi-Lakshadweep islands submarine optical fiber connection (KLI-SOFC) project among various developmental projects covering a wide range of sectors including technology, energy, water resources, healthcare and education. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Key Facts About the KLI-SOFC Project […]
PIB Summaries 08 January 2024
CONTENTS Year-End Review of DEPwD, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (2023) Context: Recently, the year-end-review of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the year 2023 was released. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of Initiatives and Achievements by DEPwD: […]