DPN Topics
Poshan Abhiyan 2.0 Subject: Welfare scheme Context: Poshan Abhiyan 2.0 was announced in budget 2021-22 as a next step to ongoing Poshan abhiyan to eliminate malnutrition. Concept: The Poshan 2.0 Scheme is to be an umbrella scheme covering the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Anganwadi Services, Poshan Abhiyaan, Schemefor Adolescent Girls and National […]
National Creche Scheme Subject: Welfare Schemes Context: Budget 2021-22 has also focused on National Creche Scheme to provide day care facilities to children (0-6 years) of working mother. Concept: It is a Ministry of Women and Child Development scheme. It is a Central sector scheme. A crèche is a facility which enables parents […]
Saksham Anganwadis schemes Subject: Welfare schemes Context: The budget 2021-22 for Ministry of women and child development saw highest allocation to the Sakasham Anganwadi Scheme along with the Poshan Abhiyan 2.0. Concept: It is a Ministry of women and Child development scheme. The aim of the scheme is to upgrade a total of […]
Cloud Computing Subject: Science and Technology Context: According to the LinkedIn Global Skillset Survey, cloud computing is the most sought-after skill set today. Concept: It is estimated that cloud computing industry is set to grow from $371.4 billion in 2020 to $832.1 billion by 2025, at a 17.5 per cent CAG. The rise […]
TEQIP (Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme) Subject: Welfare schemes Context: With the project near to its end it may leave more than 1,200 assistant professors out of a job and some rural colleges bereft of half their faculty. Concept: The government is saying it is planning its own MERITE project to promote scientific, […]
Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM report) Subject: International reports Context: A World Bank report. Compiled in collaboration with UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring Report, it said current levels of government spending in low and lower-middle income nations fall short of those needed to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Concept: 65% of low- and middle-income countries […]
Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot Covid-19 vaccine (JNJ-78436735 or Ad26.COV2.S.) Subject: Science and Technology Context: The US FDA on Saturday authorised Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, third vaccine to reach US citizen. Concept: It has been developed by Janssen Pharmaceutica, a Belgium-based division of the company, in collaboration with Beth […]
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mollem National Park (GOA) Subject: Environment Context: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted clearances for the diversion of 140 hectares of forest land for the South Western Railway’s double-tracking project in Goa amidst protests. Concept: Environmentalists and locals have been protesting against the plan […]
Child Welfare Committee (CWCs) Subject: Polity Context: The CWC pulled up police in a gangrape case of minor as CWC was kept in dark regarding the incident. Concept: It is a quasi-judicial agency and is the final authority on children in need of care and protection. It is an autonomous body. The Child […]
Maritime India Summit 2021 Subject: Economy Context: The PM Modi will inaugurate virtual Maritime India Summit, 2021 today. Concept: The Maritime India Summit 2021 is being organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in collaboration with FICCI on a virtual platform www.maritimeindiasummit.in from 2nd March to 4th March 2021. The Summit […]