Current Context : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during budget presentation, announced to launch a new scheme named Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan. Aim is to bring improvement in the socio-economic condition of tribal communities. Goal : to provide saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts, covering 63,000 villages and benefiting 5 crore tribal people. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs serves as the nodal Ministry.Read More

Current Context : The Department of Shalya Tantra at All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) successfully organised the Second National Seminar SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti. During the live surgical workshops operations carried out on patients of Bhagandar (Fistula-in-ano), Arsha (Hemorrhoids), Pilonidal sinus, Gall bladder stone, hernia etc. using newer technics like VAAFT, Laparoscoly and laser and traditional Shayla methods ABOUT SUSHRUTA JAYANTI Sushruta Jayanti is celebrated every year on 15th July to honour the legendary Sushruta, considered as the father of surgery. He was an ancient Indian surgeon from Kashi (around 7th century BC) and is the author of ‘Sushruta Samhita’, a....Read More

Current Context : Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched the second phase of KIRTI Program in New Delhi. ABOUT KIRTI PROGRAM It is a part of the flagship Central Sector Scheme called Khelo India. It is scouting and training programme to build a culture of sports and also create a cradle of talent that can win India medals at global competitions. Aim : to streamline the process of grassroots talent identification (age-group between 9-18 years) on a single platform. Goal : to achieve 20 Lakh assessments in 2024-25 by onboarding all state to identify talent through notified Talent Assessment....Read More

Current Context : Recently, Border Security Force (BSF) and State Bank of India (SBI) conducted a collaborative tree plantation drive in Srinagar. Aim : to create a green environment and promoting the importance of tree plantations. Emphasizing the importance of environmental consciousness and the role of trees in combating environmental issues. It involved BSF officials, jawans, SBI officials, and school children.Read More

Current Context : EAM Jaishankar during Mauritius visit, joins PM Jugnauth in inaugurating 12 India-assisted community development projects. 12 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) implemented in Mauritius with Indian assistance were inaugurated virtually in St Louis. VARIOUS JOINT PROJECTS Space cooperation between the two sides has also been translated into concrete action with the exchange of Project Plan Document between India's ISRO and Mauritius MRIC. The Mediclinic in Grand Bois, built with Indian grant assistance. Indian assisted project, the Civil Service College in Moka. ABOUT MAURITIUS: The Republic of Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. Located....Read More

Current Context : Ministry of Education launched Three Initiatives to Promote Multilingualism in Education. These initiatives are aligned with New Education Policy, 2020. ABOUT PROJECT:  Aim : to enhance the learning and usage of mother tongues and regional languages in higher education. Three Initiatives: Asmita (Augmenting Study Materials in Indian languages through Translation and Academic writing) , Bahubhasha Shabdkosh, and Real-time Translation Architecture. ASMITA is a collaborative effort between the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, aims to produce 22,000 books in 22 scheduled languages within five years. Bahubhasha Shabdkosh, a joint project of the Central Institute of....Read More

Current Context : Recently, Raksha Rajya Mantri launched GRSE Accelerated Innovation  Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata. ABOUT SCHEME : GAINS’ is a national scheme to encourage and enable MSMEs and Start-Ups to develop innovative solutions that GRSE may incorporate for further technological advancement. Aim : to address shipyard-related issues and promote technology development through the country's start-ups. It supports Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Start-Ups to create innovative solutions for technological advancement, aligning with the ‘Make in India’ and 'Start-up India' policies of the Government of India. Goal :....Read More

Current Context : Recently, NITI Aayog has announced the launch of the 'NITI GearShift Challenge' as part of the e-FAST India initiative. Aim : to foster innovative business models for the adoption of zero-emission trucks in India, addressing the nation's pressing economic and environmental challenges. ABOUT E-FAST e-FAST India (Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport – India) is the country's first platform to facilitate collaboration between government stakeholders and private sector partner. It was launched in September Aim : to galvanize the transition towards cleaner and greener freight transportation. It is a platform that facilitates deliberation, debates and collaboration between....Read More

Current Context : The Karnataka government has ordered implementation of ‘Naavu Manujaru’ programme in schools to inculcate social harmony and Constitutional values among children. ABOUT NAAVU MANUJARU’ PROGRAMME: Objective: To improve the capacity of the students to think independently, rationality and understand the pros and cons of every issue. It will also helpful for the overall development of the students. Implementation : all government, aided, and unaided primary and high schools of the State, would involve discussions and dialogues for two hours per week (with three periods of 40 minutes). It involves discussion on social harmony and its significance. It....Read More

Current Context : Recently, Commerce and Industry Ministry has invited applications for PLIWG Scheme for White Goods(ACs and LED Lights). White Goods are large electrical goods and home appliances used for routine chores like refrigerators, washing machines, and ACs. Brown goods generally refer to Consumer Electronics like televisions, DVD players, stereos, and computers. ABOUT PLIWG  Aim : to push domestic manufacturing of ACs and LED components, components that are not currently manufactured in sufficient quantity in India. It supports the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat and job creation. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce & Industry It is a Central Sector Scheme.....Read More