PIB Summaries 30 September 2023
CONTENTS Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana Context: In a significant initiative to empower senior citizens and persons with disabilities across India, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, organized ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivirs’ camps at 72 locations simultaneously. These camps aim to distribute various types of aid and assistive devices to over 12000 persons with disabilities and […]
PIB Summaries 29 September 2023
CONTENTS First Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas flagged off the country’s first Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus in New Delhi, marking a revolutionary step in the transition to clean energy. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell: A Clean Energy Source […]
PIB Summaries 28 September 2023
CONTENTS Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting announced that legendary actress Ms Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2021. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Dadasaheb Phalke Award PRIP Scheme Context: Recently, the union Minister of Chemicals […]
PIB Summaries 27 September 2023
CONTENTS India Post Payments Bank Context: Recently, the customers of India Post Payments Bank have been receiving an SMS claiming that their accounts will be blocked if they fail to update their PAN card details, which the Press Information Bureau called fake. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy About India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Traditional medicine […]
PIB Summaries 26 September 2023
CONTENTS International Day of Sign Languages Context: On the occasion of International Day of Sign Languages (23rd September), the Government of India has introduced several initiatives to improve communication and accessibility for the hearing-impaired. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: International Day of Sign Languages: Celebrating Linguistic and Cultural Diversity Theme of […]
PIB Summaries 25 September 2023
CONTENTS New Vande Bharat Express Context: Prime Minister will flag off nine Vande Bharat trains on 24th September 2023 at 12:30 PM via video conferencing. Relevance: GS II: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About Vande Bharat Express: National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment Context: Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the sixth […]
PIB Summaries 23 September 2023
CONTENTS National Medical Commission (NMC) Receives 10-Year Recognition from WFME for Excellence in Medical Education Context: The National Medical Commission (NMC) in India has received a prestigious 10-year recognition from the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), signifying the highest standards in medical education and accreditation. This recognition underscores NMC’s dedication to maintaining top-tier standards […]
PIB Summaries 22 September 2023
CONTENTS SHREYAS Scheme Context: The Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) initiative has been a cornerstone in India’s efforts to empower students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) by providing them access to quality education. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: SHREYAS: Empowering Education for OBC & EBC Students Sub-Schemes: The […]
PIB Summaries 21 September 2023
CONTENTS Nuakhai Juhar Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai Juhar. Relevance: GS I: Festivals Dimensions of the Article: Nuakhai Juhar: A Festival Celebrating New Rice Harvest Rituals: SIMBEX 23 Context: Indian Naval Ships Ranvijay and Kavaratti and submarine INS Sindhukesari arrived in Singapore to participate […]
PIB Summaries 20 September 2023
CONTENTS Samudra Prahari Context: The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari, a Pollution Control Vessel, has commenced an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, from September 11 to October 14, 2023, as part of an initiative announced during the ASEAN Defence Minister Meeting Plus meeting in November 2022. Relevance: GS III: […]