Labour committee asks Centre to increase minimum PF pension Sub : Schemes Sec : Economy Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour, led by Basavaraj Bommai, has recommended an increase in the minimum pension provided by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Employees Pension Scheme (EPS). This recommendation was made after […]
Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi Sub : Schemes Sec: Msc Context: On World Tourism Day 2024, the Ministry of Tourism extended the Paryatan Mitra/Paryatan Didi initiative to 50 tourist destinations across India. The pilot phase has garnered positive responses and more than 3,500 people have been trained under the initiative. The trained individuals […]
Will go to ‘any extent possible’ to eradicate manual scavenging: SC Sub : Schemes Sec: Marginalised section Context: The Supreme Court of India has expressed its strong commitment to eradicating manual scavenging and hazardous manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, calling these practices a violation of human dignity. The court expressed strong […]
Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy: Bima Sakhi Yojana Launched by PM Modi Sub : Scheme Sec: Eco Key Objectives of the Scheme Empowering Women: Targeted at women aged 18 to 70, with a minimum qualification of class 10 pass. Aims to economically empower women by training them as volunteer insurance agents. Increasing Financial […]
‘Mindless splurge’: Odisha govt.’s decision to seek external loan for PVTG development faces scrutiny Sub: Schemes Sec: Marginalised Context: Odisha government plans to secure a loan of ₹734.86 crore from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to implement Phase II of the Odisha Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Empowerment and Livelihood Improvement […]
Comprehensive Anti-Drone Unit Sub : Schemes Sec :Msc Why in News Union Home Minister announced that India will soon establish a comprehensive anti-drone unit to bolster border security, addressing the growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The announcement was made during the 60th Raising Day event of the Border Security Force (BSF) […]
Nirmala Sitharaman urges women to join Central schemes and be self-reliant Sub: Schemes Sec : Economy Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman distributed ₹1,121 crore in loans to 50,294 beneficiaries during a Credit Outreach Programme in Madhubani, Bihar. Loans were sanctioned under schemes such as PM MUDRA, PMEGP, Kisan Credit Card, Stand-Up India, […]
First phase of ‘One Nation One Subscription’ approved: How the scheme can improve govt institutions’ access to journals Sub : Schemes Sec : Sci Context: The Union Cabinet approved a budget of Rs 6,000 crore for the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) This initiative aims to centralize the access to academic journals for […]
All about the central government scheme to promote natural farming Sub: Schemes Sec: Env National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF): Launch and Objective Approval Date: November 25, 2024, by the Union Cabinet. Under: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Purpose: Promote natural farming nationwide in mission mode as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme. […]
How does PM Vidyalaxmi differ from other schemes? Sub: Schemes Sec: Education Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme aimed at providing financial support to meritorious students applying for higher education. About PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme: It is a Central Sector Scheme that offers collateral-free and guarantor-free […]