Weather forecasts at panchayat level: what will be known, and how it will help Sub : Schemes Sec: Agriculture Context: On October 24, a new scheme named the Gram Panchayat-Level Weat her Forecasting initiative was launched by the Central Government. The Panchayati Raj Ministry is organizing workshops to train over 200 participants, including […]
Relaunch of eShram Portal with Enhanced Features for Gig Workers Sub: Schemes Sec: Eco Overview: The eShram portal, originally launched on August 26, 2021, has been reintroduced with new features aimed at better serving unorganised workers including gig and platform workers. Union Labour Minister announced the relaunch, emphasizing the platform’s goal […]
PM opens 3 airports in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh under UDAN scheme Sub: Schemes Sec: Eco Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated three airports across the country in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja, Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa and Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur. The Maa Mahamaya Airport at Ambikapur in Surguja district of Chhattisgarh is the first […]
Revamping Tuberculosis Treatment Through Improved Nutrition and Support Systems Sub :Schemes SEC: Health Why in News The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently announced a significant increase in financial and nutritional support for tuberculosis (TB) patients. The doubling of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under the Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) from […]
PM to launch National Learning Week today Sub :Schemes Sec: Msc Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the Karmayogi Saptah or National Learning Week on Saturday. The initiative aims to give fresh momentum to the capacity development of civil servants, focusing on both individual and organizational growth. The program is […]
Health Ministry asks States to ensure permanent organ transplant coordinators Sub : Schemes Sec : Sci Context: The Union Health Ministry has issued a warning to states and institutions operating without regular transplant coordinators. It has stated that requests for support in this area will not be entertained beyond the financial year 2024-25 […]
NIC e-Office System Failure Halts Railway File Operations Sub : Schemes Sec: Awareness in IT Why in News: Recently, the e-Office system used by the Indian Railways experienced a major failure, causing file movements and communications within the department to come to a standstill for four to five days. This raised concerns about […]
What is the National Agriculture Code, currently being formulated by Bureau of Indian Standards Sub : Schemes Sec: Agri National Agriculture Code (NAC): The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is working on developing a National Agriculture Code (NAC), similar to the existing National Building Code and National Electrical Code. Why is the NAC […]
Govt. opens portal for internships to bridge skill set gap Sub: Schemes Sec: Eco Context: The Prime Minister’s Internship scheme that aims to provide internship to one crore youth in top 500 companies over five years opened its portal for companies to register their internship opportunities for the pilot phase. About the portal: […]
Government Initiatives in Agriculture and Energy: New Mergers and Mission for Growth Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri Why in News The Union Cabinet, announced significant reforms in the agriculture sector, merging multiple schemes under two umbrella initiatives. It also launched the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) to boost domestic oilseed production […]