PIB Summaries 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovation Context: Recently, union Minister for the Ministry of Science & Technology inaugurated Asia’s first health research-related “Pre-clinical Network Facility” under the Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) in Faridabad. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) Overview Mission Achievements Key Initiatives India-CEPI Collaboration Ind-CEPI Mission […]
PIB Summaries 18 July 2024
CONTENTS BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat Context: The 2nd Retreat of the Foreign Ministers of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) was held in New Delhi, amidst rising tensions and significant developments in Myanmar. India’s External Affairs Minister highlighted the importance of BIMSTEC addressing regional challenges internally, particularly in light […]
PIB Summaries 17 July 2024
CONTENTS Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas: A Reminder of Constitutional Undermining Context: The declaration of 25th June as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas serves as a poignant reminder of the period when the Constitution of India was undermined, particularly during the Emergency imposed in 1975. This observance reflects on the significance of safeguarding democratic values and constitutional integrity. Relevance: […]
PIB Summaries 16 July 2024
CONTENTS Plans to Boost Lighthouse Tourism Announced Context: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has announced plans to boost lighthouse tourism under the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. This announcement was made during a stakeholders meeting organized by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships in Vizhinjam, […]
PIB Summaries 15 July 2024
CONTENTS Central Information Commission Context: The Central Information Commission has powers to constitute benches and frame regulations, the Supreme Court has said while observing that the autonomy of CIC is of paramount importance for its effective functioning. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Central Information Commission: The Central Information Commission (CIC) […]
PIB Summaries 13 July 2024
CONTENTS AgriSURE Context: The Government to soon launch an ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) to provide support to Startup and Agripreneurs. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Introduction to AgriSURE Initiative The Government of India is set to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) aimed at bolstering innovation and sustainability […]
PIB Summaries 12 July 2024
CONTENTS GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme Context: Recently, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth launched “GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited ( GRSE) in Kolkata. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme 12th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) Meeting Context: Recently, the […]
PIB Summaries 11 July 2024
Contents International Maritime Organization Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? A high-level Indian delegation from India is set to participate in the 132nd session of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London. International Maritime Organization (IMO): Membership: Role: Structure of IMO: India’s Engagement with IMO: PM GatiShakti Focus: GS II- […]
PIB Summaries 10 July 2024
Contents: 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit Focus: GS2- International Relations Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid an official visit to Russia for the 22nd India – Russia Annual Summit. Indo- Russia Relations: Historical Context: Political Relations: Trade Relations: Defence and Security Relations: Significance of the Recent Meet: Defence Cooperation Committee meeting between India […]
PIB Summaries 09 July 2024
CONTENTS Project PARI Context: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, on the occasion of the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee Meeting, which is being held in New Delhi from 21st-31st July 2024, has initiated Project PARI (Public Art of India). Relevance: GS I: Culture About Project PARI Project PARI (Public Art of India) initiated […]