PIB Summaries 30 November 2024
CONTENT Eklavya Digital Platform Context: Recently, the chief of the Indian Army launched an online learning platform for the Indian Army nicknamed as “Eklavya”. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Eklavya Digital Platform The Eklavya Digital Platform is a transformative educational tool specifically designed to enhance the training and professional development of Indian Army […]
PIB Summaries 29 November 2024
CONTENTS SAREX-24 Context: The 11th edition of Indian Coast Guard’s National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise & Workshop (SAREX-24) will be in Kochi, Kerala on November 28-29, 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims SAREX-24 SAREX-24 is a premier maritime search and rescue exercise conducted under the aegis of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Board (NMSARB). […]
PIB Summaries 28 November 2024
CONTENTS India Boosts Innovation with Enhanced Atal Innovation Mission 2.0 Context: The Union Cabinet has endorsed the continuation and expansion of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), operated under the auspices of NITI Aayog, with a significantly increased budget of Rs. 2,750 crore. This funding is set to support the newly launched AIM 2.0, which aims […]
PIB Summaries 27 November 2024
CONTENTS National Gopal Ratna Award Context: Recently, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) declared the winners of the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) for the year 2024. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions National Gopal Ratna Award: Objectives of the Award: Award Categories: Significance for the Dairy Sector: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) […]
PIB Summaries 26 November 2024
CONTENTS Narasapuram Lace Craft Context: The famous Narasapuram lace craft has bagged the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Narsapur Lace Craft Location and Historical Significance: Craftsmanship and Techniques: Economic and Cultural Impact: Geographical Indications (GI) Tag Definition and Importance: Administration and Registration: Significance and Examples: Ownership and […]
PIB Summaries 25 November 2024
CONTENTS Compressed Biogas Context: India’s first modern, self-sufficient gaushala with a state-of-the-art Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant was launched in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Energy Overview of Compressed Biogas (CBG) Applications and Benefits: Commercial Scale Benefits: Jobs at Your Doorstep Report Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Education along with the Minister of Labour […]
PIB Summaries 23 November 2024
CONTENTS Global Soil Conference 2024 Context: Recently, the Global Soil Conference (GSC) 2024 was held in New Delhi, highlighting the importance of soil health for food security, climate change mitigation, and ecosystem services. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Global Soil Conference 2024 Key Discussions Concerns Regarding Soil Health in India Degradation and Its Impacts Specific Soil Health Issues Broader Environmental […]
PIB Summaries 22 November 2024
CONTENTS Exercise Sanyukt Vimochan Context: Recently, the Indian Army successfully conducted the Exercise, ‘Sanyukt Vimochan 2024’ at Ahmedabad and Porbandar on 18-19 November 2024. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Exercise Sanyukt Vimochan Activities and Participation Collaboration and Training Significance and Impact Bhu-Neer Portal Context: Recently, the Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti, digitally launched the newly […]
PIB Summaries 21 November 2024
CONTENTS India Commemorates Sickle Cell Eradication Initiative with New Postage Stamp Context: On Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, celebrated on November 15, 2024, a special commemorative postage stamp titled “Sickle Cell Eradication – 2047” was unveiled in Madhya Pradesh. This initiative is part of India’s broader commitment to eradicate sickle cell anemia by 2047. The focus is […]
PIB Summaries 20 November 2024
CONTENTS Indian Scientists Develop Model to Predict Equatorial Electrojet Context: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) in Navi Mumbai have developed a groundbreaking model called the Indian Equatorial Electrojet (IEEJ) Model. This innovative tool is designed to enhance the accuracy of predictions for the Equatorial Electrojet specifically over the Indian sector. Utilizing data […]