ODOP SCHEME Subject: Govt Schemes Context: To support the production of horticultural items under the “One District One Product (ODOP)” scheme and provide better nutrition to school children, the Uttar Pradesh government may introduce orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, in mid-day meal scheme in primary schools. Concept: One District One Product Firstly , the UP […]
ATAL BIMIT VYAKTI KALYAN YOJANA Subject: Govt Schemes Concept: Atal BimitVyaktiKalyanYojana was introduced w.e.f. 1st July 2018. Under it, unemployment benefit is paid to the workers covered under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme. The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has extended the Atal BimitVyaktiKalyanYojana by one year to 30th June 2021. Unemployment […]
GOBARDHAN SCHEME Subject : Govt Schemes Context: The Jal Shakti Ministry launched a unified portal on the ‘Gobardhan’ scheme, an initiative aimed at managing cattle and biodegradable waste and also help enhance farmers’ income. Concept: Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources-Dhan (GOBAR-Dhan) Under this scheme Cattle dung, kitchen waste and agricultural waste can be tapped […]
PM- JAY Subject : Government Schemes Context : The Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana (PM-JAY) contributed to improvement in many health outcomes in States that implemented the ambitious programme to provide healthcare access to most vulnerable sections, according to the Economic Survey 2020-21. Concept : States that joined the PM-JAY, compared to those that […]
UDAN Subject : Government schemes Context : The first direct flight operations between Nashik (Maharashtra) and Belgaum (Karnataka) started today under the RCS-UDAN (Regional Connectivity Scheme — UdeDeshKaAamNagrik) of the Government of India. Concept : Operationalizing of this route expands the aerial connectivity of Belgaum to the 10 destinations across India. Star Air […]
EXPORT PROMOTION CAPITAL GOODS SCHEME Subject : Government Schemes Context : Government considering continuation of export promotion scheme in new trade policy Concept : In order to facilitate import of capital goods for producing quality goods and services and enhance India’s manufacturing competitiveness, the Central Government has been implementing a Scheme called the […]
PLI SCHEME Subject : Government Schemes Context : The Government has given approval to drug firms including Aurobindo Pharma and Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals under the PLI scheme for promotion of domestic manufacturing of critical bulk drugs. Concept : The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aims at promotion of domestic manufacturing of critical […]
PMAY -G Subject: Government schemes Context: Prime Minister released assistance worth Rs 2,691 crore to over 6 lakh beneficiaries of Pradhan MantriAwas Yojna (Gramin) in Uttar Pradesh through a video conference. Concept: PMAY-G is implemented by Ministry of Rural Development. The erstwhile rural housing scheme Indira Awaasyojana (IAY) has been restructured into Pradhan […]
SWAMIH SCHEME Subject : Government Schemes Context : Centre’s SWAMIH—Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing—scheme seems to have been hit by the lockdown and the slowdown in construction due to the labour shortage. Concept : About SWAMIH: SWAMIH Investment Fund has been formed to complete construction of stalled, RERA-registered affordable and mid-income […]
INSTITUTION OF EMINENCE Subject : Government Schemes Context : The University Grants Commission (UGC) has amended its regulations, allowing Institutions of Eminence (IoEs) to set up campuses abroad after receiving no objection certificates from the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs. Concept : The amendments also permit the IOEs to […]