About Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Government e Marketplace crosses ₹ 4 lakh crore in Gross Merchandise value (GMV)at the end of this Fiscal Year – doubling its GMV clocked at the end of previous Fiscal Year. About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives […]
Understanding India’s Coal Imports
Context: As the country braces itself for hot weather, the looming threat of electricity shortages resurfaces. In recent years, the combination of increasingly erratic weather patterns and a rapidly expanding economy has driven a significant surge in electricity demand, presenting a formidable challenge in ensuring reliable supply. However, certain aspects of the discourse surrounding this […]
About Mushk Budiji Rice
Context: Recently, scientists at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Srinagar, reported that altitude and temperature play an important role in the development of mushk budiji aroma. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions About Mushk Budiji Rice Origin and Cultivation: Physical Characteristics: Cultivation Regions: Traditional Consumption: Recognition: Highlights of the Study […]
Smart Meter National Programme
Context: Kerala’s move towards an alternate model for the rollout of smart electricity meters, effectively jettisoning the Centre’s Rs 3 lakh crore smart meters project, comes as a spanner in the works for the Union Government scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is a Smart Meter? About Smart […]
Understanding what The Right to Equality Promises
Context: The regulations of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, were recently officially implemented. This legislation is currently under scrutiny in the Supreme Court, with claims that it breaches Article 14 of the Constitution. This presents a significant moment for the Court to potentially redefine not only the citizenship law but also its approach to assessing alleged […]
Launch of Digital Criminal Case Management System
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs has taken a significant step forward in bolstering India’s capabilities against terrorism and organized crime. In New Delhi, they inaugurated a digital Criminal Case Management System (CCMS) developed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This system aims to streamline and enhance the management of criminal cases. Alongside the CCMS, […]
About ULLAS Initiative
Context: The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, is set to conduct the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram on 17th March 2024, across 23 states Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions About ULLAS Initiative The […]
Credit Assistance Program for Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Context; The Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare has inaugurated a credit assistance program for Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAK), with the objective of improving access to affordable medicines throughout India. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Credit Assistance Program for Jan Aushadhi Kendras The Credit […]
PM Modi Launches PM-SURAJ Portal
Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM-SURAJ) portal virtually, aimed at providing credit support to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged sections of society. Additionally, PM Modi distributed Ayushman Health Cards and Personal Protective Equipment to Safai Mitras under the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme. These […]
Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination
Context: Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting launched the Prasar Bharti – Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD), a news-sharing service from Prasar Bharati, aimed at transforming news dissemination in India. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions PB-SHABD: Empowering Small News Organizations Key Features: Minister’s Emphasis: Prasar Bharati: -Source: The Hindu, PIB