Noncommunicable diseases cause 40% of hospitalization Subject: Schemes What are NCDs? Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, tend to be of long duration and are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors. The main types of NCD are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), […]
Stand Up India Scheme Subject : Schemes Concept : The Union Government has released data about the funds sanctioned under the Stand-Up India Scheme. About Stand-up India Scheme Stand up India scheme was launched in 2016. The scheme is anchored by Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The […]
Digital Public Infrastructure in India Subject :Schemes Concept: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is a versatile open-source identity platform that facilitates access to a vast array of government and private services through the development of innovative applications and products. The platform encompasses a range of digital identification and verification tools, civil registration capabilities, and […]
Prices of essential medicines set to see a hike from April 1 Subject :Schemes Concept : The prices of about 384 essential medicines and over 1,000 formulations are likely to witness an increase of over 11%, due to a sharp rise in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). The yearly increase in the prices […]
Merchant credit card for MSME traders soon Subject: Schemes Concept: The government will likely roll out a merchant credit card (MCC) facility for traders in the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) category this year to help these units tide over short-term liquidity woes. Background A plan to launch a digital “UPI-linked credit […]
National curriculum framework Subject :Schemes Section: Education Concept : According to top officials in the Education Ministry, revised textbooks are expected to be used by students at all levels starting in the academic year 2024–2025. Details After nearly two decades, school students at all levels will learn from revised textbooks to be presented […]
Institution of Eminence scheme Subject: Schemes Context : No progress on the scheme The institutes of eminence scheme under the Union human resource development (HRD) ministry aims to project Indian institutes to global recognition. The selected institutes will enjoy complete academic and administrative autonomy. The selection shall be made through challenge method mode […]
Honey production up 6.56 per cent, exports rose 24% in 202122: Tomar Subject :Schemes National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) Keeping in view the importance of beekeeping as part of the Integrated Farming System in the country, government approved the allocation for Rs. 500 crore for National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) for […]
For every ₹100 of premium paid for crop insurance under PMFBY, farmers received ₹514 as claims: Govt Subject :Schemes PMFBY Launched in April, 2016, after rolling back the earlier insurance schemes viz. National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS), Weather-based Crop Insurance scheme and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS). Premium: It envisages a uniform premium of only 2% to […]
House panel calls for a comprehensive national EV policy, extension of Fame II Subject :Schemes FAME: FAME India is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan. Main thrust of FAME is to encourage electric vehicles by providing subsidies. The FAME India Scheme is aimed at incentivising all vehicle segments. Two phases […]