About The VAIBHAV Fellowships Programme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Government of India has launched a new fellowship programme to connect the Indian Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM)diaspora with Indian academic and R&D institutions. About VAIBHAV Fellowships Programme:
About The Poshan Tracker App
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? More than 57,000 migrant workers have registered for the special one nation one Anganwadi programme by using the Poshan Tracker App on mobile phones. Poshan Tracker App: Poshan Abhiyaan:
PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)
Context: About 41% of the beneficiaries of the government’s loan scheme for street vendors – PM SVANidhi (PM Street Vendors’ AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) – are women, but southern states fare much better than those in the north. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and interventions Dimensions of the Article: PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) The […]
About The Jal Jeevan Mission
Context: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) in its study, it highlighted the potential impact of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) including significant health and socio-economic benefits. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key highlights of the study: About Jal Jeevan Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Jal Shakti Implications Challenges JJM’s Performance […]
About Sagar Samridhi
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has launched ‘Sagar Samriddhi,’ an online dredging monitoring system to accelerate the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative of the Government. About Sagar Samridhi Capabilities of Sagar Samridhi: Benefits and Impact: Significance of Sagar Samridhi:
About National Training Conclave
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Prime Minister of India inaugurated the first-ever National Training Conclave at the International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. National Training Conclave About Mission Karmayogi – National Program for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) The Framework of NPCSCB Salient Features Core Guiding Principles iGOT – Karmayogi
About National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Intervention, Health Why in News? Recently, the drug price regulator, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), fixed the ceiling price of 18 formulations, and the retail price of 23 new drugs by bringing them under price control. About National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority Functions of NPPA: Drugs (Prices Control) Order […]
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
Context: Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Aadhaar cards being misused to create beneficiaries under Per Drop More Crop Scheme in Jharkhand state has been revealed. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY): It was created by merging the following schemes: PMKSY consists […]
Introduction of New College Degree Names by UGC
Context: The University Grants Commission (UGC) is set to introduce updated degree names that align with global norms and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. These revised degree names will encompass a Bachelor of Science in various disciplines, including arts, humanities, management, and commerce. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Government of India has decided to allow 2000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country. About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras: Who can open a Jan Aushadhi Kendra?