PIB Summaries 18 May 2024
CONTENT Swachhata Pakhwada Context: Recently, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has taken a significant step towards promoting cleanliness and environmental sustainability with the launch of Swachhata Pakhwada and it will run from 16th May to 31st May 2024. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Swachhata […]
PIB Summaries 17 May 2024
CONTENTS RoDTEP Scheme Context: The government is setting up a system to verify that only taxes paid on materials used (input duties) are refunded under the RoDTEP scheme. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme Features of RoDTEP […]
PIB Summaries 16 May 2024
Contents: GRAP Reviews Air Quality Scenario of Delhi-NCR Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? Delhi-NCR has been witnessing increase in the average air quality of Delhi-NCR over past few days. What is the Graded Response Action Plan? Other Details: Sangam Initiative Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Department […]
PIB Summaries 15 May 2024
CONTENTS Green Hydrogen Context: Maiden India Pavilion at World Hydrogen Summit 2024, Netherlands showcases National Green Hydrogen Mission. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: What is Green hydrogen? Green Hydrogen Importance What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission? Advantages:
PIB Summaries 14 May 2024
CONTENTS Exercise SHAKTI Context: The 7th iteration of the India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI has begun at Umroi, Meghalaya. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise SHAKTI Overview Composition of Contingents Objectives and Focus Areas Tactical Drills Promoting Cooperation and Bilateral Relations Rabindranath Tagore Context: PM has paid tribute to Gurudev RabindranathTagore on Tagore Jayanti (May […]
PIB Summaries 13 May 2024
CONTENTS ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Context: The 4th Joint Committee meeting for the review of AITIGA (ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement) occurred in Putrajaya, Malaysia from May 7-9, 2024. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Event Overview: Initiation and Progress of Review: Trade Dynamics and Outlook: About Association of Southeast […]
PIB Summaries 11 May 2024
CONTENTS Indian Agricultural Research Institute Context: The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) recently introduced a new high-yielding wheat seed variety, HD 3386. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI): Overview: History: Mandate: Contributions: National Technology Day Context: National Technology Day is celebrated on May 11th every year. Relevance: GS: Facts for Prelims National […]
PIB Summaries 10 May 2024
CONTENTS Indian Elected Women Representatives Participate in UN Event Context: Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) from India’s Panchayati Raj Institutions participated in the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD) event titled “Localising the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way.” Relevance: Facts for Prelims Participation of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in […]
PIB Summaries 09 May 2024
Contents: Initiative to enhance indigenous content in shipbuilding Focus: GS-2- Government Policies and Interventions GS-3: Growth and Development, Infrastructure Why in News? The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of indigenous marine grade steel to enhance the indigenous content in shipbuilding. […]
PIB Summaries 08 May 2024
CONTENTS Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE) Program Context: Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy today virtually launched the ‘Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE)’ program. Relevance: GS: Government policies and Interventions About Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE) Program Program Components: Expected Outcome: Industry Experts’ […]