PIB Summaries 29 June 2024
CONTENTS DRDO Transfers MR-MOCR to Indian Navy Context: Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy at a ceremony held in New Delhi. Relevance: About Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket: Bhuvan Panchayat geoportal 4.0 Context: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for […]
PIB Summaries 28 June 2024
CONTENTS India Africa Postal Leaders Meet Context: Recently, with the aim of strengthening ties among the administrations of African countries and India in the postal sector, the ‘India Africa Postal Leaders Meet’ was organised in India. Relevance: GS II: International Relations India Africa Postal Leaders Meet Exercise HOPEX Context: Exercise HOPEX is the fourth joint exercise of […]
PIB Summaries 27 June 2024
CONTENTS Chhatrapati Shivaji Context: Recently, the exhibition depicting 115 oil paintings of Shivaji Maharaj was organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) to mark the 350th anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji . Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About Chhatrapati Shivaji Shivaji and the Mughals Jal Jeevan Mission Context: […]
PIB Summaries 26 June 2024
CONTENTS Post Office Act 2023 Context: The Post Office Act of 2023 has recently been enacted, replacing the Indian Post Office Act of 1898. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Features of the Post Office Act 2023 Indian Post Office Act, 1898 Issues with the Post Office Act 2023 Sant […]
PIB Summaries 25 June 2024
CONTENTS Green Hydrogen Context: The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has boosted the annual allocation of Green Ammonia for the fertiliser sector from 550,000 to 750,000 tonnes. This increase aims to meet the rising demand and enhance support for Green Hydrogen in India. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
PIB Summaries 24 June 2024
CONTENTS International Hydrographic Organisation Context: On 21 June every year, the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) celebrates World Hydrography Day to raise awareness about hydrography. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Nature and Establishment Functions and Responsibilities Membership and Secretariat India’s Involvement World Hydrography Day GST Council Context: The GST Council […]
PIB Summaries 22 June 2024
CONTENTS India’s Port Development Program Receives International Recognition Context: India’s port development program received a significant boost as nine ports from the country were included in the Global Top 100 for the first time in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), 2023. This achievement has been attributed to the Sagarmala programme, which has concentrated on […]
PIB Summaries 21 June 2024
CONTENTS National Monetisation Pipeline Context: According to a recent statement by NITI Aayog, the government has monetized assets valued at Rs 3.85 lakh crore under the National Monetization Pipeline over the first three years, covering the financial period from 2021-22 to 2024-25. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP): Scope […]
PIB Summaries 20 June 2024
CONTENTS Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India granted certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) as ‘Krishi Sakhis’ under the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme (KSCP). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Overview of the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program: Objective: Training Provided: Current Training: Implementation: National Forensic […]
PIB Summaries 19 June 2024
CONTENTS National Survey on AYUSH Systems of Medicine Context: Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the findings of a national survey on Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) systems of medicine. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the AYUSH Survey Key […]