PIB Summaries 06 January 2024
CONTENTS Indian Toy Industry’s Remarkable Growth: A Case Study Analysis Context: According to a case study on “Success Story of Made in India Toys” released by the DPIIT, the Indian Toy industry witnessed a rise of 239% in exports (and decline in imports by 52%) in 2022-23 as compared to 2014-15. Relevance: GS III: Indian […]
PIB Summaries 05 January 2024
CONTENTS Extension of PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components Context: The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the tenure of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components by one year. The incentives will now be applicable for five consecutive financial years, commencing from 2023-24. The decision, approved by the Empowered […]
PIB Summaries 04 January 2024
CONTENTS Union Cabinet Approval for India-Italy Migration and Mobility Agreement Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet granted ex-post facto approval to the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy. Relevance: GS II: International Relations India-Italy Migration and Mobility Agreement: Key Points Objective and Cooperation: Facilitation of Mobility: Temporary Residence for Indian Students: Reserved Quotas for […]
PIB Summaries 03 January 2024
CONTENTS Sickle Cell Anaemia Context: A significant milestone has been crossed by the Health Ministry. More than 1 crore people have been screened for Sickle Cell Disease under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Sickle Cell Anaemia Symptoms The symptoms of sickle cell anaemia can vary […]
PIB Summaries 02 January 2024
CONTENTS Scheme for Residential Education For Students in High schools in Targeted Areas Context: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment recently highlighted the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA). Relevance: GS II- Welfare schemes About SHRESHTA The government has approved a new scheme named SHRESHTA (Residential Education for […]