PIB Summaries 18 November 2023
CONTENTS National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX) Context: The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) have joined hands to operationalize the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): Development and Purpose: Key Features: National Health Authority (NHA): […]
PIB Summaries 17 November 2023
CONTENTS SHREYAS Scheme Context: The scheme Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS), has been proposed to be implemented during the 2021-22 to 2025-26 by placing two ongoing Central Sector Schemes for OBC (Other Backward Classes) and EBC. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: SHREYAS: Empowering Education for OBC & EBC Students Sub-Schemes: The SHREYAS […]
PIB Summaries 16 November 2023
CONTENTS Picocystis Salinarum Context: Recently, a young researcher has divulged the secret of how the Picocystis Salinarum survives the harshest of conditions by resorting to physiological adaptation to highly saline-alkaline/hyperosmotic conditions. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Picocystis Salinarum Unique Features Sambhar Lake – Key Facts Asian Development Bank Context: Recently, India signed […]
PIB Summaries 15 November 2023
CONTENTS 5th Edition of the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue Context: Recently, 5th Edition of the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue took place, where both countries highlighted progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation including defense, semiconductors, emerging technology, space, health etc. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Understanding 2+2 Meetings: A Diplomatic Framework Participation Dynamics: Enhanced Communication […]
PIB Summaries 11 November 2023
CONTENTS National Ayurveda Day 2023 Context: The National Ayurveda Day (Dhanwantari Jayanti) – 2023 was observed on 09 November, 2023 Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Ayurveda Day The National Ayurveda Day is celebrated every year on the occasion of Dhanwantari Jayanti (Dhanteras). (Lord Dhanvantari, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, is considered as divine […]
PIB Summaries 10 November 2023
CONTENTS Innovative Radiative Cooling Paint by JNCASR Researchers Context: Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bengaluru, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a pioneering paint leveraging radiative cooling technology. In response to rising global temperatures and the demand for sustainable cooling solutions, this […]
PIB Summaries 09 November 2023
CONTENTS India’s Progress in TB Control Context: Recently World Health Organization released its Global TB Report 2023. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of India’s Progress in TB Control: Tuberculosis Krishi 24/7 Context: Recently, the Union Agriculture Ministry, in collaboration with the Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI), developed Krishi […]
PIB Summaries 08 November 2023
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Context: Recently, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has discussed the technical challenges in the implementation of the Aquaculture Crop Insurance scheme for Shrimp and Fish farming under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme. Relevance: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri […]
PIB Summaries 07 November 2023
CONTENTS World Food India 2023 Context: The second edition of ‘World Food India 2023’ was inaugurated recently in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister of India provided Seed Capital Assistance to over one lakh Self Help Group (SHG) members. Relevance: Facts for Prelims World Food India 2023 Mascot: Focus Pillars: Shree Anna (Millets): Leveraging India’s Super Food for the World […]
PIB Summaries 06 November 2023
CONTENTS 3rd International Convention on Sustainable Trade and Standards (ICSTS) Context: The Quality Council of India (QCI), an autonomous organization of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry hosted the 3rd International Convention on Sustainable Trade and Standards (ICSTS) in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Inerventions Dimensions of […]