IAF Chief unveils new Ensign as the force marks 91st anniversary Subject: Schemes Section: Defence Context: Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Vivek Ram Chaudhari unveiled a new Ensign for the force, as it marked its 91st anniversary, by the inclusion of the Air Force Crest in the top right […]
Army deliberating to convert logistics and transport units into the TA soon Subject : Schemes Context: The Indian Army, in its plan for larger manpower optimisation of its force, is deliberating to convert its logistics and transport units into the Territorial Army (TA). More about the news: The Indian Army is considering converting […]
Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Argo Processing Clusters (APC) Subject: Schemes Section: Food Context: Just two out of 70 projects approved under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries’ Agro Processing Clusters (APC) scheme are complete and operational as per latest government figures Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been implementing the […]
Department of Fisheries is promoting Artificial Reef (AR) under PMMSY for rejuvenating coastal fisheries Subject : Schemes Section: Agri Context: To promote sustainable practices, Department of Fisheries has sanctioned 732 artificial reef units for 10 coastal states with a total investment of Rs 126 crore as a sub-activity under “Integrated Modern Coastal Fishing […]
India mulls annual audit of raw material suppliers by drugmakers Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: India is considering making it mandatory for drugmakers to audit their raw material suppliers, at least once a year. What is the need for mandatory auditing? Recently the World Health Organisation has flagged cough syrups made in India […]
An ancient landmass broke-up, giving us pink diamonds Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: Scientists said they have found the “missing ingredient” for pink diamonds, some of the world’s most expensive stones due their rarity and beauty, and the discovery could help find more. Pink diamond: More than 90% of all the pink (and […]
What is the Vishwakarma scheme? Subject : Government schemes Section: Economy Context: PM Modi launches PM Vishwakarma scheme Details: It is a new scheme with an outlay of Rs 13,000 crore and is fully funded by the Central government (Central Sector Scheme) Vishwakarma, in Hindu mythology, is seen as the architect of the […]
Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics launched Subject: Govt Schemes Section: Agriculture Introduction The Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg Portal) has been officially launched in India under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, significantly impacting the country’s agriculture sector. Launch and Significance Official Launch: Professor Ramesh Chand, a member of NITI Aayog, […]
PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector Subject: Schemes Section: Agriculture Context: A significant sum of ₹20,050 crore was allocated for the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in 2020, committing the biggest-ever investment in the history of Indian fisheries. PMMSY- significant milestones in three years: It identified key strategic priority areas: marine […]
Will the Centre’s first-of-its-kind Green Credit Programme Implementation Rules 2023 be a winner or a greenwash? Subject: Schemes Section: Environment Green Credit Programme Rules 2023: Proposed by: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change in the 2023-24 budget. It is a first-of-a-kind instrument that seeks to incentivise individuals, industries and local […]