Issue of Food Subsidy in India Subject :Schemes Section: Food security Context: The decision to extend the free food grains program by five years, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is viewed as a medium-term policy with potential fiscal risks and implications for competitive populism, according to Nomura economists. While this extension […]
As Andhra Pradesh alters PMAY name, Centre puts ₹4,000cr. funds on hold Subject : Schemes Section : Housing Context: The Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to add the ruling YSR Congress Party’s imprint to the Union government’s flagship rural housing scheme Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAYG) and rebrand it to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana […]
PM Modi announces launch of ‘Mera Yuva (MY) Bharat’ portal for youth Subject : Schemes Section: Msc MY Bharat platform: The Prime Minister of India announced a new ‘MY Bharat’ platform will be launched on October 31 on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. MY Bharat platform: MY is the acronym for […]
ABHA – Ayushman Bharat Health Account Subject: Schemes Section: Health Key to your digital healthcare journey What is ABHA number? ABHA number is a 14 digit number that will uniquely identify you as a participant in India’s digital healthcare ecosystem. ABHA number will establish a strong and trustable identity for you that will […]
India’s green hydrogen move may worsen pollution if steps are not in place, says study Subject: Schemes What is Green Hydrogen? Hydrogen is a key industrial fuel that has a variety of applications including the production of ammonia (a key fertilizer), steel, refineries and electricity. However, all of the hydrogen manufactured now is […]
India to produce its own “reference fuels” Subject: Schemes Context: India has marked a significant milestone in its quest for self-reliance with the commencement of ‘reference’ petrol and diesel production. This specialized fuel, crucial for automobile calibration and testing, has been indigenously developed by the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), reducing the nation’s dependence […]
Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why Subject: Schemes Context: Instead of improving the quality of all the indigenous breeds, as envisioned under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission scheme, it has ended up promoting only one indigenous variety, the Gir cow, across the country. Rashtriya […]
As part of ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains Subject: Schemes Context: The Indian Railways will operate special trains to transport volunteers carrying mitti (soil) from State capitals and other major stations across the country to reach New Delhi on October 29. About Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign: Under this campaign soil collected from different parts of the country in August will be used to develop a garden along the Kartavya Path […]
A draft menstrual hygiene policy is finally out Subject: Schemes Section: Vulnerable Quick facts According to the UN globally 1.2 billion women lack access to basic sanitation and hygiene. About 71% of girls in India are unaware about menstruation before their first period. Out of 10.8 lakh government schools, 15,000 have no toilets […]
Supreme Court order hiring of district officer for POSH implementation Subject: Schemes Section: Vulnerable Context: SC had ordered hiring of dist officers for effective implementation of POSH Act More about the news: The Supreme Court has addressed issues and inconsistencies in the implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act by various […]