Kiren Rijiju launches portal for Jiyo Parsi Scheme Sub: Schemes Sec: Marginalised Context: The Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju launched the Jiyo Parsi Scheme portal, a Central Sector Scheme to arrest the population decline of the Parsi community in India. Jiyo Parsi Scheme The Jiyo Parsi Scheme was introduced by Ministry of […]
How Centre’s Clean Plant Programme plans to boost production of fruits Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP), aimed at increasing the yield and productivity of horticulture crops in India. It also targets to enhance the quality of fruit crops across the nation. The Clean […]
Educated mothers of young kids can help strengthen their learning journey Subject: Schemes Sec: Education Context: The new National Education Policy (NEP 2020) was launched on July 29, four years ago. One of NEP 2020’s key recommendations was to ensure that by the time children reach Grade 3, they have acquired foundational literacy and numeracy […]
The recommendations for equivalence across India’s 69 school boards Subject: Schemes Sec: Education Context: In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, PARAKH, a standard-setting body under the NCERT, has submitted to the Ministry of Education an ‘equivalence’ report. More on News: The NEP provides for the formation of a body like […]
Credit guarantee cover extended to ₹7.5 lakh under revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme Subject: Schemes Sec: Employment Context: A similar scheme launched in 2015 saw low fund utilisation because individual loans were limited to ₹1.5 lakh, though high-end skilling courses cost much more; new scheme also expands lender network to NBFCs, small banks. […]
What is PM SHRI, the ‘showcase’ schools’ scheme that Centre is pushing in states? Sub: Schemes Sec: Education Context: The Centre has stopped funding for the umbrella program for school education in three opposition-ruled states that have refused to implement its PM SHRI scheme. The Samagra Shiksha Scheme, for which funding has been […]
ICAR to launch ‘one scientist-one product’ scheme today Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri ‘One Scientist-One Product’ Programme: Launched by: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Aim: To enhance research in agriculture and animal husbandry. The programme will be inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Details: Each of the 5,521 scientists at […]
What is Digital Bharat Nidhi, govt’s fresh attempt at improving rural telecom connectivity? Sub: Schemes Sec: Computer Digital Bharat Nidhi Draft Rules: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released draft rules for the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), replacing the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). DBN aims to enhance telecom connectivity in rural areas and […]
Include automobile firms in the Right to Repair Portal Sub: Schemes Initiative Overview Purpose: The Right to Repair Portal India aims to empower consumers by providing easier access to repair information for products, particularly focusing on automobiles. Meeting Focus: Participants: Automobile associations and firms were invited to discuss participation in the […]
NITI Aayog to launch ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ Sub: Schemes Sec: Msc Context: NITI Aayog is launching ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’, a 3-month campaign from 4th July – 30th September 2024, to undertake a sustained effort to achieve saturation of 6 key indicators in Aspirational Districts and 6 key indicators in Aspirational Blocks across the country. More […]