PIB Summaries 19 October 2024
CONTENTS Ministry of Education Hosts STARS Workshop in Bhopal Context: The Ministry of Education recently conducted a two-day workshop titled “Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States” (STARS) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The event focused on knowledge-sharing to enhance educational outcomes across various states. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Overview […]
PIB Summaries 18 October 2024
CONTENTS Minimum Support Price Context: The Union government has declared minimum support prices (MSP) for six rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season, notably increasing the MSP for wheat by ₹150 per quintal to ₹2,425, marking a 6.59% rise from the previous MSP. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agriculture Pricing), GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes) Dimensions of […]
PIB Summaries 17 October 2024
CONTENTS Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan Context: Recently, the Prime Minister has bowed to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary. Relevance: GS I- Modern History Dimensions of the Article: About Jayaprakash Narayan Congress Socialist Party of JP Narayan 1939-1979 Total revolution: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority Context: Recently, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has approved a 50% increase in the ceiling […]
PIB Summaries 16 October 2024
CONTENTS East Asia Summit Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India attended the 19th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What are the Key Highlights of the Visit? What is the East Asia Summit? MAHA-EV Mission Context: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) announced the launch of […]
PIB Summaries 15 October 2024
CONTENTS National Commission for Protection of Child Rights Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has sought action against an app for allegedly disseminating explicit and objectionable material, including content targeted at children. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for […]
PIB Summaries 14 October 2024
CONTENTS MLALAD Fund Context: Recently, the Delhi cabinet approved a 50% hike in MLA-LAD (local area development) funds, increasing the annual allocation to legislators from the current ₹10 crore to ₹15 crore. Relevance: GS II: Governance Policies and Interventions About MLALAD Fund: AstroSat Context: Recently, India’s AstroSat and NASA’s space observatories have captured dramatic eruptions […]
PIB Summaries 12 October 2024
Contents: Birth Anniversary of Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? The Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary. About Jayaprakash Narayan Congress Socialist Party of JP Narayan 1939-1979 Total revolution: PM GatiShakti Focus: GS II- Welfare schemes Why in News? The 81st Meeting […]
PIB Summaries 11 October 2024
Contents: Tele MANAS Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? The Union Health Ministry celebrated the completion of two years of National Tele Mental Health Programme, Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking across States (Tele MANAS) on World Mental Health Day. About Tele-MANAS: Tele-MANAS will be organised in two tier system; About MANAS: […]
PIB Summaries 10 October 2024
Contents: Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Cabinet approves continuation of supply of free Fortified Rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) till December, 2028 About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana: Eligibility 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union Focus: Facts for Prelims […]
PIB Summaries 09 October 2024
Contents: World Mental Health Day 2024 Focus: GS-II: Social Justice Why in News? The World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10. About World Mental Health Day: Understanding Mental illnesses Importance of mental health: Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in News? The total gross enrolments under the Atal Pension […]