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 […]

    What is the status of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0? Sub: Schemes Sec: Health Legacy Waste Dumpsites in India The Central Government launched the Legacy Waste Management Project under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0 in October 2021, aiming to remediate these dumpsites by 2026. Current Status: India has over 3,000 legacy waste […]

    Modi says toilet coverage reached 100% after launch of Swachh Bharat Mission Sub : Schemes Sec: Health Context: 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) The SBM or Clean India Mission was launched on October 2, 2014, to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management. […]

    Controversy Surrounds Dropped Couplet from Jyotiba Phule Memorial Sub : Schemes Sec: Health Why in News A political controversy erupted after a key line referring to the word ‘Shudra’ from Jyotiba Phule’s seminal work Shetkaryacha Asud was omitted from an inscription at the newly inaugurated Phule memorial in Nasik. Memorial: Inaugurated by CM […]

    Odisha’s Rising Construction Worker Registrations Amid Employment Challenges Sub : Schemes Sec: Economy Significant Increase in Registrations with OBCWWB: Over 42.66 lakh people have registered as construction workers with the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (OBCWWB). Almost every daily wage earner in Odisha is now identifying as a construction worker. […]

    With new scheme, sun shines on rooftop solar installations Sub : Schemes Sec: Economy Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited solar panels installed under PM Muft Bijli Solar Yojana in Gujarat. About PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Solar Yojana (PMSY): It is a central government initiative to encourage the adoption of rooftop solar […]

    India’s per capita health expense jumped 82% in the last decade: National Health Accounts Estimates Sub : Schemes Sec: health National Health Accounts Estimates for India 2021-22: NHA estimates are released annually by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Estimates provide a systematic description of the financial flows in India’s health […]

    Panel set up to develop repairability index Sub: Schemes Sec: Economy Context: The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) announced the formation of a committee of experts to develop a robust framework for a Repairability Index. This initiative aims to help consumers compare and choose electronics based on how easily they can be repaired, […]

    Slow Progress in Legacy Waste Management under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 Sub : Schemes Sec: Env Why in News The Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, launched to manage legacy waste in urban areas, has shown sluggish progress, with only 16% of identified dumpsites remediated. This raises concerns about effective waste management strategies and environmental […]