Digitization of MGNREGA Wage Payments
Context: Enacted on August 25, 2005, and operational since February 2, 2006, The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a popular social welfare initiative ensures 100 days of employment annually for rural households. In a noteworthy move toward digitalization, MGNREGA wage disbursements have shifted entirely to a digital platform, employing Aadhaar authentication. Relevance: GS-2 GS-3 […]
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Context: The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has recently unveiled certain statistics pertaining to the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of AB PM-JAY Statistics: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) Key Features of AB-PMJAY -Source: […]
Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen II
Context: India’s sanitation landscape is currently undergoing a significant transformation through the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Grameen Phase II, achieving a noteworthy milestone of declaring over 5 lakh villages Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus. To date, 16 States and Union Territories have attained 100% ODF Plus Status, with four achieving ODF Plus Model Status. Relevance: […]
PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi
Context: PM SVANidhi benefits over 57 lakh street vendors across country. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and interventions Dimensions of the Article: PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) The eligible vendors are identified as per following criteria: PM SVANidhi and SIDBI Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
About The PM Vishwakarma Scheme
Context: An awareness programme on PM Vishwakarma scheme was organized by MSME-Development Office, Karnal, Government of India in Sonipat ,Haryana. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Inerventions Dimensions of the Article: PM Vishwakarma Scheme Key Details Eligibility and Coverage Benefits Offered by PM Vishwakarma Scheme Registration and Recognition Skill Upgradation Toolkit Incentive Collateral-Free Credit Support […]
Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023
Context: Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, repealing the colonial era law of the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867. The Bill has already been passed by Rajya Sabha in August 2023. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Features of Press and Registration of Periodicals […]
About The Mission Karmayogi
Context: Recently, on the occasion of Good Governance Day the Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions launched the Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi, at a function in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-II Social Justice, Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Mission Karmayogi – National Program for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) The Framework of […]
Sand Mining: Overview and Sources in India
Context: Recently, Bihar police arrested sand smugglers in a major crackdown against illegal sand mining. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Sand Mining: Overview and Sources in India Definition: Sand mining involves the extraction of primary natural sand and sand resources, including mineral sands and aggregates, from various natural environments such as […]
About The Paat Mitro
Context: The Ministry of Textiles recently launched the “Paat-Mitro” mobile application to provide important information about MSP and agronomy to jute farmers. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Paat Mitro: Empowering Jute Farmers through Technology Key Features: Technology Integration: Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI): Key Facts Mission and Role: […]
About Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Context: The Centre has initiated a survey and registration process to identify eligible beneficiaries for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) within 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This effort aims to ensure housing support for marginalized and vulnerable tribal communities under the PMAY-G scheme. Relevance: GS II : Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of […]