Subject: Schemes Context: Each village to be connected with optical fibre cable (OFC) connectivity in next 1000 days. It is also announced that in the next 1000 days, Lakshadweep will be connected with submarine optical fibre cable Concept : Optical fibre is the technology associated with data transmission using light pulses travelling along with a […]
Subject: Schemes Context: More than 5 crore Sanitary Napkins distributed from Jan AushadhiKendras to underprivileged women at the minimum price of Rs.1 each Concept : It is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendra’s known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan […]
Subject: Schemes Context: Union Tribal Affairs Minister has e-launched “Swasthya” portal Concept: ‘Swasthya’ is the first of its kind comprehensive platform for health and nutrition related information of the tribal population of India. It has a dashboard, knowledge repository, partner segment, Sickle Cell Diseases (SCD) support corner. The dashboard presents data curated from multiple sources […]
Subject: Schemes Context: Sports Minister has virtually launched the Fit India Freedom Run, a country-wide event that promises to become a fitness phenomenon (between August 15 and October 2) Concept: The Fit India Movement is a movement to take the nation on a path of fitness and wellness. It provides a unique and exciting opportunity to work […]
Subject: Schemes and Government organisation Context: Energy Efficiency Services Limited sets stricter protocols to prevent incidents in future where smart meter shutdowns happened due to sabotage Concept: India is on a path of transforming its energy mix with innovation. Along with enhancing energy production, the nation also needs to cut Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) […]
Subject: Schemes Context: Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment has addressed a gathering of 272 district collectors, 32 state secretaries besides NGOs who are involved with ‘Nashamukt Bharat Campaign’ through webcast of NIC. Concept: NashaMukt Bharat Annual Action Plan for 2020-21 would focus on 272 most affected districts and launch a three-pronged attack combining […]
Subject: Agriculture/Schemes Context: In a world battered by the COVID pandemic, the demand for healthy and safe food is already showing an upward trend and hence this is an opportune moment to be captured for a win-win situation for Indian farmers, consumers and the environment. Concept: Organic farming is a farming method that involves growing […]
Subject: Schemes Context: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, in collaboration with Dell Technologies launched Student Entrepreneurship Programme 2.0 (SEP 2.0) for young innovators of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs). Concept: SEP 2.0 will allow student innovators to work closely with Dell volunteers. They will receive mentor support; prototyping and testing support; end-user feedback; intellectual property […]
Subject: Schemes Context: Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare virtually launched the KrishiMegh (National Agricultural Research & Education System -Cloud Infrastructure and Services). Concept: KrishiMegh is a new chapter in digital India enabling the farmers, researchers, students and policy makers more equipped with updated and latest information regarding agriculture, research, education and extension in digital […]
Subject: Schemes Context: The nationwide lockdown had a significant negative impact on inpatient care utilisation under the Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana (PMJAY), where claim volumes fell by over 50%, with wide variation across the States and procedure types. Concept: The second component under Ayushman Bharat is the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is the largest […]