PM PRANAM Scheme
Context: In order to reduce the use of chemical fertilisers by incentivising states, the Union government plans to introduce a new scheme – PM PRANAM, which stands for PM Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: What is the PM PRANAM scheme? Why is […]
ADIP Scheme & Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? A ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme and Senior Citizen under RVY Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India will be organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) […]
Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP)
Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? On Prime Minister’s 72nd birthday, KVIC Launches 72 PMEGP units to empower artisans. Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) the result of the merger of two schemes – Prime Minister’s Rojgar Yojana (PMRY) and The Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP). […]
A Necessary Pit Stop In Parliamentary Business
Context Despite the fact that Parliament’s recently concluded monsoon session (July-August) was adjourned sine die on August 8, 2022, the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022 and the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 were sent to the Standing Committee of Parliament for detailed examination and a report thereon. This is a significant step, given that Parliament only had […]
Ramakrishna Mission’s Awakening Programme
Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister for Education launched Ramakrishna Mission’s ‘Awakening’ Programme for school students. About the Awakening Programme It is an initiative to ensure a child’s whole personality development in keeping with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020’s guiding principles. It is intended for students in grades I through […]
Addition of Tribes to ST List
Context: Recently, government has approved the inclusion of certain communities in the lists of Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, fulfilling long-pending demands from these states. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Newly Added Tribes Who are the Scheduled Tribes? Constitutional Provisions regarding […]
Tamil Nadu’s New Breakfast Scheme in Schools
Context: Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, at the Madurai Corporation Primary School Aathimoolam II in Simmakal, Madurai, launched the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme for students of Class I to V in government schools. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Chief Minister’s Breakfast Program Mid-Day-Meal (MDM) Scheme Where should the […]
Padma Awards 2023
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in News? Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2023 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2023 have opened on 1st May, 2022. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2022. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online only on the Rashtriya Puruskar Portal The […]
One-Year Anniversary of Shoonya Campaign
Focus: GS II- Governance Why in News? NITI Aayog Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Shoonya Campaign About Shoonya campaign : Shoonya is a consumer awareness campaign to reduce air pollution by promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) for ride-hailing and deliveries. The campaign has 130 industry partners, including ride-hailing, delivery and EV companies. As part […]
Strengthening The Patent Ecosystem
Context There is a surge in start-ups and unicorns in India, and an efficient IPR system is a necessary prerequisite for a healthy startup ecosystem. As a result, the report emphasises the importance of a strong patent system for a knowledge economy and the advancement of technological innovations. Relevance GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & […]