Ending the shift the between Jammu & Kashmir Subject : Governance / History Context :The 149-year-old bi-annual tradition of shifting the capital of Jammu and Kashmir to Jammu during winters and Srinagar during summers is coming to an end. Concept : Darbar Move is a century-old practice in which the government functions for […]
SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha) Subject : Governance Context : Recently, the Ministry of Defence has implemented SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha). Concept : SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha) It is an integrated system for automation of sanction and disbursement of defence pension. It is a web-based system which processes […]
Cabinet extends Agri Infra Fund loans to APMCs Subject : Governance Context : The Centre has decided to allow state-run market yards to access financing facilities through its Agricultural Infrastructure Fund to calm the fears of protesting farmers that such market yards are being weakened. Concept : It is a central sector scheme […]
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) Project Subject : Governance Context :Recently, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) had issued orders on appointing an advisory committee for Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) project. Concept : Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) Project It is project of Department for […]
Central govt creates New Ministry for Co-operatives Subject : Governance Context : In a historic move, a separate ‘Ministry of Co-operation’ has been created by the NDA Government for realizing the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’. Concept : This ministry will provide a separate administrative, legal and policy framework for strengthening the cooperative […]
Organ transplantation Subject: Governance Context: The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a body blow to organ transplantation and aggravated the existing gap between patients awaiting transplants and organ availability Concept: Organ donation means giving part of the body (organ) to a person with end stage organ disease who needs a transplant. The organs that can […]
Project BOLD to Boost Tribals Subject: Governance Context: Recently, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has announced a Project BOLD in order to boost tribals’ lives and livelihoods. Concept: Project BOLD It is a unique initiative of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). It is named as “Bamboo Oasis on […]
Clinical Trials Registry India (CTRI) Subject: Governance / Science & tech Context: Recently, the Ministry of AYUSH has announced that the Ayurveda Dataset on Clinical Trials Registry India (CTRI) Portal will be launched. Concept: The Ayurveda Dataset of CTRI has been jointly developed by ICMR and Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences […]
Four years on delay derails Railways CCTV Project Subject: Governance Context: More than four years after a MoU was signed between the Indian Railways and RailTel for the installation of surveillance cameras at 983 stations across the country, the project envisaged under the “Nirbhaya Fund” to enhance safety of women passengers has derailed. […]
NIPUN Bharat Mission Subject : Governance Context : Recently, the Ministry of Education has announced that it will launch NIPUN Bharat Mission. Concept : NIPUN Bharat It is a National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat). It marks an important step undertaken by the Department of School Education […]