NAKSHA Sub: Schemes Sec: Rural dev Context: The NAtional geospatial Knowledge-based land Survey of urban HAbitations (NAKSHA) is a new initiative launched on February 18, 2025, by Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Madhya Pradesh. It aims to create accurate urban land records through advanced geospatial technology under the Digital India […]
Remarkable rise in India’s social security coverage: ILO chief Sub : Schemes Sec: Vulnerable and marginalised section Context: The World Social Protection Report 2024-26, released by the International Labour Organization (ILO), highlights significant progress in India’s social protection coverage. The report was cited by ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo during the Regional Dialogue […]
What Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana aims to achieve, how PMDKY will be implemented Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri Context: The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget The scheme is inspired by the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) launched in 2018, […]
Niti Aayog report seeks more public funding for higher education Sub : Schemes Sec: Education Context: The NITI Aayog report titled “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities” reveals disparities in spending on higher education across Indian states and union territories. Report Highlights: Jammu and Kashmir leads with the highest […]
Are Freebies and Welfare Schemes Different Sub: Schemes Sec: Economy Why in News The growing trend of freebie-driven politics has sparked debates on its economic and social implications. While some argue that such schemes are essential for welfare, others believe they impose unsustainable fiscal burdens on state governments. The Supreme Court has also […]
Centre holds consultation with States on setting up biomanufacturing facilities Sub: Schemes Sec: Sci Context: Following the approval of the Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment (BioE3) policy last August, the Department of Biotechnology held a consultation with States to discuss setting up biomanufacturing facilities. The BioE3 Policy aligns with India’s vision of […]
Gyan Bharatam Mission Sub: Scheme Sec: Art and Culture A new special mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, focused on the survey, documentation, and conservation of India’s manuscript heritage. It aims to cover over one crore manuscripts. Scope: The mission targets manuscripts held by academic institutions, museums, libraries, and private collectors across […]
362 border villages to get 4G mobile connectivity by June, says Amit Shah Sub: Schemes Sec: Security Context: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that by June, 362 villages along the northern border will receive 4G connectivity under the Vibrant Village Programme. Vibrant Village Programme: The programme envisages coverage of border villages on Northern […]
States yet to use ₹70744-cr. funds for welfare of workers Sub :Schemes Sec: Economy Context:- The Union Labour Ministry said in a Right to Information (RTI) reply that the welfare boards for building and other construction workers of various States have not yet used the cess worth ₹70,744.16 crore they collected from the […]
What is the status of the Smart Cities Mission? Sub : Schemes Sec: Economy About Smart Cities Mission The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is a flagship urban renewal and retrofitting program launched by the Government of India on June 25, 2015. It is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) […]