14 States yet to join Centre’s flagship education scheme Subject :Schemes Introduction Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal among 14 States and Union Territories not signed PM-USHA scheme MoU with Union Education Ministry. MoU mandates implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) for availing funds of ₹13,000 crore over 3 years. Opposition-ruled States express […]
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People Subject: Schemes Why in News? The International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population History of World Tribal Day The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is to be marked annually […]
Libraries measure progress of Civilisations: President Subject :Schemes Context: President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Festival of Libraries 2023 in New Delhi. What did President emphasize during the inauguration? Stressed that the development of libraries reflects the progress of civilizations and history contains instances of invaders destroying libraries. Libraries are considered a symbol of a […]
Meri Maati Mera Desh Subject :Schemes Why in news: Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, recently announced the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign during his Mann Ki Baat broadcast. Objectives of the campaign: This campaign aims to honour the brave freedom fighters and bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for the country. Shilaphalakams […]
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Modernizing Indian Railway Stations Subject :Schemes Context: PM Narendra Modi to virtually lay the foundation stone for 508 railway stations nationwide on Sunday. 25 Southern Railway stations set for renovation. What is the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme? The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a Ministry of Railway’s scheme for […]
Govt cuts farm airtime Subject :Schemes Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has decided to reduce the frequency of two programmes on Akashvani (All India radio)- ‘Kisanvani’ and ‘Kisan ki Baat’-from six days to three days per week with effect from August 1.The programmes, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare ,will now […]
India created record by destroying 10 lakh kg of drugs Subject :Schemes Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India had created a unique record of destroying 10 lakh kg of drugs worth ₹12,000 crore in the past one year. Just about two weeks ago, 1.5 lakh kg of seized drugs were destroyed. Details: […]
Our semicon report card Subject : Schemes Context: In the 1960s, India ignored a proposal from Fairchild Semiconductors (whose founders went on to create Intel) to set up a semiconductor packaging unit, which later moved to Malaysia. Recent Developments: U.S. chipmaker AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) to invest $400 mn in India. AMD will […]
Naveen Patnaik equals Jyoti Basu’s record of second longest serving CM Subject: Schemes Concept : Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday achieved a remarkable milestone, equaling the record set by former West Bengal CM Jyoti Basu as the second longest-serving Chief Minister in India. Patnaik has held the position for an impressive […]
Studies underway on cases of sudden cardiac arrest among youngsters after Covid: Govt Subject :Schemes Context: Sudden deaths have been reported in some young people after COVID-19 but sufficient evidence is not available to confirm the cause. Details: The Indian Council of Medical Research is conducting three different studies to ascertain the facts […]