PIB Summaries 31 March 2023
CONTENTS Captive Employment Initiative Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Intervention Why in News? Recently, the union Minister for Rural Development launched the Captive Employment initiative which is a unique initiative under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) in New Delhi. About Captive Employment initiative: Captive Employers are required to: Pradhan Mantri Gram […]
PIB Summaries 30 March 2023
Contents: New India Literacy Programme Focus: GS II: Education Why in news? Railway Electrification Focus: GS III- Infrastructure Why in news? National Rail Plan (NRP) for India – 2030: Objective: Aim: To reform Railways to make it more efficient, greener and modern which will translate into cheaper, safer and assured mode of transport to the […]
PIB Summaries 29 March 2023
CONTENTS LaQshya Programme Focus: Welfare Schemes Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare informed Lok Sabha about the LaQshya Programme. About LaQshya Programme: SVAMITVA Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? The Central Sector Scheme “SVAMITVA” aims to provide the ‘Record of Rights’ to village household owners […]
PIB Summaries 28 March 2023
CONTENTS MPLAD Scheme Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Under the Revised Guidelines, Hon’ble MPs have been given the flexibility in choosing the works that can be taken up under MPLAD Scheme provided it leads to creation of durable public assets for larger public good of the society. About the Scheme: MPLADS is […]
PIB Summaries 27 March 2023
CONTENTS NIPUN Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman workers (NIPUN) has recently completed its training program for construction workers engaged in the Central Vista project in New Delhi. About NIPUN: Objectives: DAY-NULM ADIP Scheme Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Samajik […]
PIB Summaries 25 March 2023
CONTENTS PENCIL Portal Focus: GS II- Vulnerable sections Why in News? Recently, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment informed Rajya Sabha about the PENCIL portal and implementation of the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme. PENCIL Portal: PENCIL (Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour) is an online portal with the objective […]
PIB Summaries 24 March 2023
CONTENTS Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, an Inter-Ministerial delegation from India led by the Department of Commerce participated in the second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) negotiating round in Bali, Indonesia from March 13-19, 2023. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Pradhan Mantri Formalisation […]
PIB Summaries 23 March 2023
CONTENTS International Telecommunication Union Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Prime Minister will inaugurate the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office and Innovation Centre at a programme in Delhis Vigyan Bhawan. International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Functions of International Telecommunication Union (ITU): India’s association with ITU: ITU Area office and Innovation Centre: PM […]
PIB Summaries 21 March 2023
CONTENTS National Pension System Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? As informed by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the number of beneficiaries above the age of 60 years, under the National Pension System (NPS) is 5,67,116. About National Pension System The other eligibility criteria for opening an NPS account: […]
PIB Summaries 20 March 2023
CONTENTS REACHOUT scheme Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Earth Sciences said that an umbrella scheme Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) is being implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences for capacity building. About REACHOUT scheme The REACHOUT scheme is a program that aims to […]