Government approves E-Vehicle policy to Promote India as a Manufacturing Destination for e-vehicles Subject: Schemes Section: Economy Context: The Government of India has approved a scheme to promote India as a manufacturing destination so that e-vehicles with the latest technology can be manufactured in the country. The policy entails the following: Minimum Investment […]
Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024 Subject: Schemes Section: Economy Current Issue: Manufacturers of e2Ws and e3Ws are in confusion regarding the continuation of discounts for customers under the EMPS 2024. The scheme is set to commence on April 1. However, the portal for companies to register their certificates to avail of subsidies […]
GeM Encouraging Start-ups and Small Enterprises Subject: Schemes Section: Economy The Government e-Marketplace (GeM), the Union government’s procurement portal, is actively working to promote the participation of start-ups and small enterprises as sellers. Inclusion of Start-ups: Since its inception, almost 23,000 start-ups have registered on the GeM platform. GeM has been a successful […]
Railways plans to develop multi-modal transport hubs Subject: Schemes Section: Infra Context: The Indian Railways is embarking on a project to develop mega railway terminals with multi-modal connectivity in cities with populations exceeding 10 lakh, as part of the ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiative led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Details: This ambitious project aims […]
PM launches Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthanevam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM-SURAJ) portal Subject: Schemes Section: Vulnerable section Context: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched a nationwide initiative aimed at offering credit support to the marginalized segments of society More on news: During the event, PM unveiled the ‘Pradhan Mantri SamajikUtthan and Rozgar […]
Nutritional crisis: India has most ‘zero-food’ children at 6.7 million; third highest prevalance among 92 LMICs Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: A recent study highlights the alarming prevalence of children aged 6-23 months in 92 low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) who did not consume any food over 24 hours. Definition of ‘Zero-food’ Children: […]
Cabinet approves Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme 2024 Subject: Schemes Section: Economy Context: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade for Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024) for a […]
Center issues directive to prevent tailgating at airport e-gates Subject: Schemes Section: Economy Context: The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has asked airports and airlines to use better technology and assign more manpower resources to prevent passengers from tailgating through automatic gates at various check-points. What is tailgating (piggybacking)? Tailgating, sometimes referred […]
Department of Consumer Affairs conducts Stakeholders Meeting on Right to Repair Portal India Subject: Schemes Context: The Hon’ble Prime Minister envisioned the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for the Environment) for replacing ‘use-and-dispose’ economy — with a ‘circular economy’ promoting ‘mindful and deliberate utilization’ in place of mindless and wasteful consumption. More on news: Circular […]
Workshop on ‘Count of Pastoralists and their Livestock in 21st Livestock Census’ Subject: Schemes Section: Agri Context: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying organized a workshop on ‘Count of Pastoralists and their Livestock in 21st Livestock Census’ in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. About Livestock Census: The […]