PIB – 1 DECEMBER 2021
CONTENTS: ANAEMIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN THE COUNTRY PROGRAMME TO UPSKILL STREET FOOD VENDORS NATIONAL JAL JEEVAN MISSION (NJJM) NATIONAL EDIBLE OIL MISSION-OIL PALM (NMEO-OP) LITHIUM ANAEMIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN THE COUNTRY Focus: GS Paper 2: Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Welfare Schemes, Issues Related to Women Why in news? As per recently released […]
PIB 24th MAY
Contents Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana: The Van Dhan Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED. It was launched on 14th April, 2018 and seeks to improve tribal incomes through value addition of tribal products. Highlight of the scheme: The Van Dhan Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of […]
PIB 9th April
Contents: MoHFW has not suspended the PC&PNDT Act Integrated Government Online training’ (iGOT) ‘Chitra Acrylosorb Secretion Solidification System’ MoHFW has not suspended the PC&PNDT Act Why in news? It is clarified that MoHFW has not suspended the PC&PNDT Act, which prohibits sex selection before or after conception. Details? It is reiterated that each Ultrasound […]
PIB 8th April
Contents: Essential Commodities (EC) Act 1955 Biofortified carrot TRIFED to launch a digital campaign Essential Commodities (EC) Act 1955 Why in news? MHA writes to States to ensure availability of Essential Goods, by invoking provisions of the Essential Commodities (EC) Act 1955, under Lockdown to fight COVID-19. Details: Offences under the EC Act are […]
PIB 7th April
Contents: PM’s message on World Health Day Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Ministry of Human Resources Development launches “Samadhan” PM’s message on World Health Day Why in news? PM has given following message: “Today on World Health Day, let us not only pray for each other’s good health and well-being but also reaffirm […]
PIB 6th April
Contents: 1. Cabinet approves Non-operation of MPLADS for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22) 2. Advisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves. 3. Central Zoo Authority advises zoos in India to remain on high alert Cabinet approves Non-operation of MPLADS for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22) Why in news? Cabinet approves non-operation […]
PIB 3rd April
Contents: ‘Stranded in India’ portal launched Direct cash transfer to women PMJDY account holders ‘HACK THE CRISIS-INDIA’ HACKATHON ‘Stranded in India’ portal launched Why in news: Ministry of Tourism launches ‘Stranded in India’ portal to help foreign tourists stuck in various parts of India. Details: The portal will disseminate information regarding the services that can […]
PIB 2nd April
Contents: Government of India launches ArogyaSetu App Union Minster releases National Corona Survey: DST approves 5 technology projects to combat Covid-19 Government of India launches ArogyaSetu App Why in news? The Government of India launched a mobile app ArogyaSetu developed in public-private partnership to bring the people of India together in a resolute fight against COVID-19. Details: The […]
PIB 1st April
Contents: 1. Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020 2. Coating developed by JNCASR may prevent transmission of infection Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020 Why in news? The Central government passed Jammu And Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020 recently. Details: The order defined new domicile rule for Jammu and Kashmir […]
PIB 7th March
PM jan vikas Karyakram The Ministry of Minority Affairs implements the Pradhan Mantri Jan VikasKaryakram (PMJVK) earlier known as Multi-sectoral Development Programme(MsDP), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, in identified Minority Concentration Areas (MCAs) of the country with the objective of developing socio-economic assets and basic amenities in these areas to bring them at par with other […]