Employment scenario in India grim, says ILO report Context: The India Employment Report 2024,’ stated that the share of unemployed youth in India with secondary or higher education nearly doubled from 35.2% in 2000 to 65.7% in 2022, indicating a significant challenge for educated individuals […]
Scheme Guidelines for Pilot Projects on Use of Green Hydrogen in Transport Sector Context: The Government of India has come out with guidelines for undertaking pilot projects for using Green Hydrogen in the transport sector. Relevance: GS-02 GS-03(Government policies and intervention, Conservation) Background: With the […]
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) Context: The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA), Chennai started a national campaign to achieve 100% farm registration in the country from Nagapattinam. Relevance: GS-03 (Food security) Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) : The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) was established under the Coastal Aquaculture […]
AHIDF Scheme Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launched the revamped AHIDF Scheme. Relevance: GS-02 (Government schemes and policies) Background: Initially it was introduced in June 2020 as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Initiative. The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development […]
Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat Context: Union Minister recently launched a pilot project ‘Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat’ to extend PM-WANI Service in Gram Panchayats of Bihar’s Begusarai District. Relevance: GS02 (Government Schemes and Policies) Facts for […]
Defence Ministry inks contract with BEL Context: Recently, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad. Relevance: GS-03 (Defence) Key highlights The objective of the contract is to procure 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems along with associated equipment/accessories for […]
‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ approved as name of Chandrayaan-3 landing site Context: The International Astronomical Union (IAU) working group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name “Statio Shiv Shakti” for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander. Earlier, PM Modi has announced that the point […]
Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Context: Recently, the Prime Minister announced the Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: It is a rooftop solar scheme for free electricity. The scheme aims to light up 1 crore […]
“Fragile 5” to “Top 5” Context: India recorded a rapid rise across various global parameters and universal benchmarks in the last ten years. Relevance: GS-03 (Growth and Development, Economy) Key highlights: Global Innovation Index: India has emerged as the fifth largest economy and the 3rd […]
Kilkari Scheme Context: Recently the union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare virtually launched the Kilkari programme. It is a Mobile Health (m-health) initiative for beneficiaries in local content in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) About the Kilkari Scheme […]