Statehood Day of Goa
Focus: GS II- Governance Why in news? The Prime Minister greeted the people of Goa on the occasion of their Statehood Day (30 May). Key Points: History of Goa as a Portuguese Colony Geography: Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks: Liberation of Goa Operation Vijay The Referendum: Road to Statehood A referendum was held which offered […]
National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is set to organize a two-day National Workshop on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) on 24th & 25th of May, 2023 in New Delhi. About the Workshop: Objective: Workshop Details: About National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA): Nodal Ministry: Definition and Purpose: Features: […]
About Kudumbashree
Context: Recently, the President of India has inaugurated the 25th anniversary celebrations of Kudumbashree, the largest Self-Help Group (SHG) network in the country. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Kudumbashree: Operational Structure: Goal: Significance: Empowerment, Employment, and Poverty Alleviation: Political Representation: Contributions during Kerala Floods: About Self-Help Groups: Objectives […]
About STARS Program
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, Ministry of Education and World Bank organised a one of its kind workshop on School-to-Work Transition under the STARS Program in Mumbai. About STARS Program The School-to-Work Transition workshop was held under the STARS Program, which stands for Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States. […]
Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management (CoE- SLM)
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister inaugurated Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management at Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) in Dehradun. Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management (CoE-SLM): Background: Aims: Objectives:
About The National Ayush Mission (NAM)
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Ministry of Ayush is organising a two days National Ayush Mission Conclave in New Delhi. About the National Ayush Mission: Mission Objective: Mandatory Components: Approval and Implementation: Resource Allocation Framework: AYUSH Services, Educational Institutions, and Quality Control of ASU & H Drugs: Medicinal Plants: Benefits
About Jal Jeevan Mission 2023
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Under Azadi ka Amrit Kaal, JJM celebrates a new milestone of ensuring safe and clean drinking water through taps to more than 12 Crore rural households of the country. About Jal Jeevan Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Jal Shakti Implications Challenges
About The Sagar Parikrama
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has recently announced the commencement of Phase-V of the Sagar Parikrama initiative. About Sagar Parikrama: Objective: Significance: Nodal Ministry: Participants: Journey Phases:
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? For giving fresh impetus to deliverables under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY) seven major field studies are being carried out by the autonomous body, National Productivity Council (NPC). Major field studies would be undertaken in seven areas such as: About Pradhan Mantri Matsya […]
About Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi
Context: The Union Minister for Women and Child Development introduced the government’s flagship program ‘Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’, which will focus on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) at anganwadis across the country. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions, Facts for Prelims About Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi The “Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi” initiative focuses […]