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
About One Rank One pension
Context: Recently, The Defence Ministry came under fire from the Supreme Court for tweaking a judicial order to pay the entire arrears under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme by March 15. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About One rank, one pension Earlier Pension Mechanism: Issues with OROP […]
What is the Agnipath Scheme?
Context: Recently, The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the Agnipath scheme launched by the Union government for recruitment in the armed forces. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is the Agnipath scheme? What is the eligibility criteria? What happens after selection? When will the recruitment actually begin? […]
What is MIIRA and Its Initiative?
Context: India has introduced a draft to launch a global initiative to encourage the consumption and production of millet. The draft of the proposed initiative — MIIRA — was placed during the first Agriculture Deputies Meeting under the Agriculture Working Group (AWG), G20 at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions […]