Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the President of India presented the Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023 and graced the launch of Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch The Rain -2023 in New Delhi. Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman: Catch the Rain campaign:
One Nation One Challan initiative
Context: The Gujarat government recently told the High Court, which was hearing a public interest litigation seeking the setting up of virtual traffic courts in the state, that it was already in the process of doing so under the ‘One Nation One Challan’ initiative. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]
Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID)
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Recently, the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs said that the sale of gold jewellery mandates a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) from April 1, 2023. Hallmark Unique Identification: Key Facts: Bureau of Indian Standards: Key Facts:
About SAMARTH Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and interventions Why in News? Samarth is a demand driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme of Ministry of Textiles. The implementation period of the scheme is up to March 2024. About SAMARTH Scheme Objectives:
Agreement on mutual recognition of qualifications
Context: India and Australia signed a framework mechanism for mutual recognition of qualifications that will help in easing the mobility of students and professionals between the two countries. Relevance: GS Paper – 2 International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Dimensions of the Article: Key […]
Need To Work On Raising Productivity Growth
Context: Capital investment outlay for the year 2023-24 is being increased steeply by 33% to Rs 10 lakh crore. This will be 3.3% of GDP and it is almost three times the outlay made in 2019. Relevance: GS II: Indian Constitution, GS III: Growth & Development, Planning, Government Budgeting, Inclusive Growth, Government Policies & Interventions, Dimensions of the […]
About Udyam Portal
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Inerventions Why in News? According to Government data, retail and wholesale traders are topping the table of top 10 segments or sub-sectors in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector based on the number of registrations on the Udyam portal. About Udyam Portal: Significance:
Ayushman Bharat Health Account
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Over 25 crore health records of individuals have been linked to their ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account). These records can be easily accessed and managed by the individuals using any of the ABDM-enabled health apps. About Ayushman Bharat Health Account: About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: […]
Transparency In OTT Regulation
Context: The OTT Rules were notified in 2021, through which Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) was given the task of regulating content on OTT and online platforms, but there is little awareness about them among the general public. Relevance: GS-II Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Over-the-Top (OTT) Media Service? Rules governing OTT […]
National Data and Analytics Platform
Context: Government of India creating new roadmaps by enabling the development of a rich data ecosystem through National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About NDAP Features of NDAP NDAP’s Dataset and Sector Coverage Research and Objectives behind NDAP Source: The Hindu