PIB Summaries 08 July 2024
CONTENTS Smart Cities Mission Context: Recently, the Central Government has decided to extend the deadline for Smart Cities Mission till 31st March 2025. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is the Smart Cities Mission? What kinds of projects were proposed? Challenges Faced by the Smart City Mission: Lack of Clear Definition: Sidelining Elected […]
PIB Summaries 06 July 2024
CONTENTS Sampoornata Abhiyan Context: Recently, NITI Aayog launched the ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ witnessing significant participation from citizens across the country. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions About Sampoornata Abhiyan: Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT Context: India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is scheduled to be conducted from 03rd to 16th July 2024 in Umroi, Meghalaya. Relevance: GS […]
PIB Summaries 05 July 2024
CONTENTS Digital India Mission Context: 2024 marks the completion of nine years of Digital India programme. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology, GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes) Dimensions of the Article: What is Digital India Mission? Vision and Vision area of Digital India The vision of Digital India programme is to transform India into a […]
PIB Summaries 04 July 2024
CONTENTS National Medical Commission (NMC) Context: Dr. B.N. Gangadhar appointed as Chairperson of the National Medical Commission Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About National Medical Commission (NMC): Composition: Autonomous Boards: Reforms and Objectives: Functions and Responsibilities: Steel Slag Context: Recently, the member (Science) of Niti Aayog released the Guidelines for […]
PIB Summaries 03 July 2024
CONTENTS NIRMAN Portal Context: Union Minister for Coal and Mines launched the portal “Noble Initiative for Rewarding Mains Aspirants of National Civil Services Examination (NIRMAN)” in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Education About NIRMAN: This CSR scheme by Coal India Limited aligns with the vision of “Mission Karmayogi” set forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. […]
PIB Summaries 02 July 2024
CONTENTS European Council Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India congratulated H.E António Costa on being elected as next President of the European Council. Relevance: GS II: International Relations About the European Council: Functions: Project-76 Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken up a preliminary study on the design and development of […]
PIB Summaries 01 July 2024
CONTENTS National Statistics Day Context: National Statistics Day is celebrated in India on June 29 every year. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About National Statistics Day: Who is Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis? Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise Context: Indian multi-role stealth frigate INS Shivalik, mission deployed in South China Sea and North […]