About Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Why in News? During the ‘Kreta-Vikreta Gaurav Samman Samaroh 2023’ event held in New Delhi, significant growth in procurement from the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) over the past three years, was highlighted. About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives of the online platform:
About The NANDI Portal
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launched Nandi – NOC Approval for New Drug and Inoculation System portal, at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. About the NANDI Portal: The NANDI Portal is developed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) in […]
DPCGC Recommends Punitive Action on OTT Platform
Context: For the first time, the Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC), self-regulatory body for online curated content (OTT), has recommended punitive action on a platform invoking the Information Technology Rules (2021). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: DPCGC Orders Removal of Obscene Content from OTT Platform ULLU Information Technology […]
Diaspora Outreach and the Value of Statesmanship
Context– The Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s speech in Japan and Singapore in May 2023 emphasised the state of Tamil Nadu’s commitment to safeguarding and assisting the Tamil diaspora. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Indian Diaspora Mains Question Explain the idea of statesmanship and its importance in addressing problems with the Indian diaspora with a focus on […]
About The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? As Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) enters its 4th year of implementation, the Department of Fisheries plans to expedite the pace of implementation of the scheme. About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana It has two components The areas expected to be covered by the PMMSY are: Insurance […]
India’s Multicultural Challenge: The Uniform Civil Code
Context The Law Commission of India is seeking public input on the Uniform Civil Code in this context. Relevance GS Paper 2 – Directive Principles of State Policy, Civil Laws in the Country Mains Question Talk about the Uniform Civil Code’s (UCC) relevance and historical context in India. How has the conflict between individual freedom […]
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)
Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) entered into a collaborative partnership. Key Highlights of the Partnership: Support for Women Entrepreneurs: Enhancing Poverty Alleviation and Livelihood Promotion: Piloting Innovative Solutions: Project Scope: On-Ground Mobilization: Community Business Mentors: Impact […]
Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Public Grievances, and Pensions, launched the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022. About Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022: The Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022 is an initiative by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public […]
About PM KISAN App
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the PM-Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature was launched by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister. About PM KISAN App: About PM KISAN Nodal: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Some of the categories of beneficiaries who are NOT eligible for benefit under this […]
Dugdh Sankalan Sathi App
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Heavy Industries unveiled the ground-breaking “Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App” at Mussorie, Uttarakhand. About Dugdh Sankalan Sathi App The Dugdh Sankalan Sathi App is a mobile application developed by Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) to improve the quality of […]