What is CDP-SURAKSHA, the government’s new digital platform to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers? Subject: Schemes Section: Agri Context: The BJP-led government has come up with a new platform i.e. CDP-SURAKSHA to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP) — the Centre’s initiative to promote horticulture crops. More on […]

    Progress in combating malnutrition remains ‘sluggish’ Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: Malnutrition remains a major health challenge in India, impacting its progress towards meeting the United Nations’ goal of eradicating malnutrition by 2030, a key focus of the 2016–2025 Decade of Nutrition led by WHO. About the study: The study from the Indian […]

    States offer up thousands of hectares of ‘degraded’ forest land for green credits Subject: Schemes Section: Environment Context: Ten states have identified around 3,853 hectares of degraded forest land for the Green Credit Programme (GCP), with Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh contributing up to 40% of this land. Green Credit Programme: It was first […]

    Govt. hikes prices of essential medicines again, claims ‘it’s miniscule’ Subject: Schemes Sec: Health Context: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) implemented a slight increase of 0.00551 per cent in the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of scheduled drug formulations for the fiscal year 2024–25, starting from April 1. Details: The adjustments aim to […]

    Government approves E-Vehicle policy to Promote India as a Manufacturing Destination for e-vehicles Subject: Schemes Section: Economy Context: The Government of India has approved a scheme to promote India as a manufacturing destination so that e-vehicles with the latest technology can be manufactured in the country. The policy entails the following:  Minimum Investment […]

    Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024 Subject: Schemes Section: Economy Current Issue: Manufacturers of e2Ws and e3Ws are in confusion regarding the continuation of discounts for customers under the EMPS 2024. The scheme is set to commence on April 1. However, the portal for companies to register their certificates to avail of subsidies […]

    GeM Encouraging Start-ups and Small Enterprises Subject: Schemes Section: Economy The Government e-Marketplace (GeM), the Union government’s procurement portal, is actively working to promote the participation of start-ups and small enterprises as sellers. Inclusion of Start-ups: Since its inception, almost 23,000 start-ups have registered on the GeM platform. GeM has been a successful […]

    Railways plans to develop multi-modal transport hubs Subject: Schemes Section: Infra Context: The Indian Railways is embarking on a project to develop mega railway terminals with multi-modal connectivity in cities with populations exceeding 10 lakh, as part of the ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiative led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Details: This ambitious project aims […]

    PM launches Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthanevam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM-SURAJ) portal Subject: Schemes Section: Vulnerable section Context: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched a nationwide initiative aimed at offering credit support to the marginalized segments of society More on news: During the event, PM unveiled the ‘Pradhan Mantri SamajikUtthan and Rozgar […]

    Nutritional crisis: India has most ‘zero-food’ children at 6.7 million; third highest prevalance among 92 LMICs Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: A recent study highlights the alarming prevalence of children aged 6-23 months in 92 low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) who did not consume any food over 24 hours. Definition of ‘Zero-food’ Children: […]