ONORC Scheme in Delhi Bengal soon Subject : Government Schemes Context : Delhi and West Bengal are expected to roll out the ‘One Nation One Ration Card ‘ scheme by the end of the month, while chattisgarh is still in the process of acquiring the necessary devices. Concept : One Nation One Ration […]
Government approved 708 proposals for construction of 3.61 lakh houses under PMAY-U Subject : Government Schemes Context : With this, as on date, the total number of sanctioned houses under PMAY(U) is now 112.4 of which 48.31 lakh have been completed/delivered. Concept : In addition, ‘PMAY- U Awards 2021 – 100 Days Challenge’ […]
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sectors Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR) Subject: Govt Schemes Concept : RashtriyaKrishiVikasYojana – Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sectors Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR) is a unique scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW). It is aimed at strengthening infrastructure in Agriculture […]
Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) Subject: Govt Schemes Context: Recently, a 50 kWp solar roof top was inaugurated in Solan, Himachal Pradesh under the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) of Ministry of Power. Concept: The 50 kWp solar roof top project is commissioned by Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd (HPSEBL). The inauguration […]
Minister of Tribal Affairs has launched ‘Adi Prashikshan Portal’ Subject: Government Schemes Context: Recently, the Minister of Tribal Affairs has launched ‘Adi Prashikshan Portal’ and inaugurated a training programme on “Capacity Building Training of Master Trainers for ST PRI Members” as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Concept: About Adi Prashikshan Portal It […]
Cabinet Approves Deep Ocean Mission Subject: Government Schemes Context: Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Deep Ocean Mission. Concept: About Deep Ocean Mission It is a Rs 4,077-crore mission that will be led by scientists at the Ministry of Earth Sciences. It is a five-year inter-ministerial and inter-departmental mission. […]
FAME II to spur new tech – says Venu Subject : Government Schemes Context : TVS Motor Company Limited’s Joint Managing Director Sudarshan Venu on Saturday welcomed the revision of FAME II subsidies for electric two-wheelers, and said the move would give a fillip to both increased adoption and technology development. Concept : […]
PRADHAN MANTRI AWAS YOJANA – URBAN Subject : Government Schemes Context : Recently, the Government has approved 708 proposals for construction of 3.61 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U). The ‘PMAY-U Awards 2021-100 Days Challenge’ was also launched by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Concept : Pradhan Mantri […]
KERALA’S SMART KITCHEN PROJECT Subject: Govt Schemes Context : Chief Minister of Kerala, PinarayiVijayan has announced a secretary-level committee will formulate guidelines and recommendations on implementation of the “Smart Kitchen Scheme” in state to fulfil commitments of the Left Democratic Front (LDF). Concept : Under the scheme, KSFE would give soft loans to […]
RDSO BECOMES FIRST INSTITUTION TO BE DECLARED AS SDO UNDER ONE NATION ONE STANDARD MISSION Subject : Government Schemes Context : Recently, the Research Design & Standards Organization (RDSO) of Indian Railways has become the first institution to be declared SDO (Standard Developing Organization) under “One Nation One Standard” mission. Concept : One […]