PIB Summaries 19 July 2023
CONTENTS Digital Time Vouchers Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the Election Commission of India has decided to issue digital time vouchers to National & State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during elections. About Digital Time Vouchers: Background: Advance Authorisation Scheme Focus: GS III: Indian Economy […]
PIB Summaries 18 July 2023
CONTENTS Mission Vatsalya Scheme Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? Mission Vatsalya, launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, ensures children’s safety and security in India. About Mission Vatsalya Scheme: Nodal: Ministry of Women & Child Development Vision and Mission of the Scheme: Vision: The Mission aims to: Key objectives of Mission […]
PIB Summaries 17 July 2023
CONTENTS Namda Art Focus: GS I: Culture Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship flagged off the first batch of Namda Art products for export to the United Kingdom (UK). Origins of Namda Art: Characteristics of Namda Art: Design and Patterns: Presence in Various Cultures: Production Linked Incentive […]
PIB Summaries 15 July 2023
CONTENTS Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Inerventions Why in News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India has been working towards creating an inclusive and equitable society for all its citizens and Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) is one of the Schemes in that direction. Atal Vayo Abhyuday […]
PIB Summaries 14 July 2023
CONTENTS State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF) Focus: GS III: Disaster Management Why in News? Recently, the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance released an amount of Rs. 7,532 crores to 22 State Governments for the respective State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF). State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF): Funding Contribution: Release of Funds: Utilization of Funds: Allocation […]
PIB Summaries 13 July 2023
CONTENTS SAMARTH Scheme Focus: GS II: Government policies and interventions Why in News? Recently, the panel of SAMARTH scheme implementing partners has been broadened with empanelment of 43 new implementing partners and additional target of training around 75,000 beneficiaries has been allocated to the training partners. About SAMARTH Scheme Objectives: Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) […]
PIB Summaries 12 July 2023
CONTENTS Urban 20 Summit Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, the two-day Urban 20 Mayoral Summit which was hosted by the chair city Ahmedabad, in Gandhinagar from 7-8 July, concluded with the handover of the Communiqué from the Mayors to G20 leaders. Urban 20 (U20) Summit: Key Points: Importance: Impact: JIMEX 23 […]
PIB Summaries 11 July 2023
CONTENTS One District One Product (ODOP) Programme Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, One District One Product (ODOP) programme under Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry collaborated with an e-commerce player, Groyyo to onboard aggregators selling ODOP-identified products on its platform. One […]
PIB Summaries 10 July 2023
CONTENTS Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) Program Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi distributed Honeybee-Boxes and Toolkits to 130 recipients as part of the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) program. The initiative was organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY): Included Activities: Components: About Khadi […]
PIB Summaries 08 July 2023
CONTENTS NeSDA Portal Focus: GS III: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, secretary of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances launched the third edition of the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) portal. NeSDA Portal: Key Findings and Impact: Biennial Assessment: Gita Press Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Prime Minister, […]