Current Context : Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has inaugurated ‘TULIP’ brand - A Digital Platform for Craft and Community Empowerment. About Traditional Artisans' Upliftment Livelihood Programme (TULIP) Initiative by: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Objective: Support and empower artisans from marginalized communities such as Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), sanitation workers, and individuals with disabilities. Features of TULIP: E-commerce Hub: Connects traditional artisans with potential customers worldwide for better visibility and sales. Economic Empowerment: Aims to provide artisans with financial independence by expanding market access. Community Focus: Supports community-led growth by involving local craftspeople in....Read More
Current Context : The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced the launch of the Digital India Common Service Centre (DICSC) project, with initial implementation set to begin in Pilibhit and Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Aim : to bridge the digital divide in rural India by providing citizens with accessible e-governance, financial, and commercial services. About DICSC Launch: Initiated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Objective: Narrow the digital divide in rural India by offering essential e-governance, financial, and commercial services. Services Offered: Aadhaar registration, banking services, tele-law, telemedicine, financial planning, and e-commerce. Additional support for....Read More
Current Context : Ganga Utsav 2024 organized recently by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) witnessed participation from several river cities under the River City Alliance. About River Cities Alliance It was launched in 2021 as a joint initiative of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It currently includes 145 Indian cities and is open to any river city in India. Objective: to enhance sustainable urban river management and promote "river-sensitive" urban planning. This contributes to creating water-secure, environmentally healthy cities and integrates rivers as central aspects of urban developmentRead More
China “Deploys” Counter-Stealth Radar, Anti-Ship Missile Battery To Fortify Triton Island. About Triton Island : Location: Part of the Paracel Islands chain in the South China Sea, positioned southwest of the main islands. Size: About 1.2 square kilometers; approximately 4,000 feet by 2,000 feet. Political Sensitivity: Claimed by China, Vietnam, and Taiwan, making it a contested territory. Strategic Importance: Although uninhabited, it’s valuable due to its proximity to rich fishing areas and potential oil and gas reserves. About South China Sea: Geography: Western Pacific Ocean arm, bordered by China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Vietnam. Connections: Linked to....Read More
Recently, a collaborative initiative called the Digital Infrastructure Growth Initiative for India Framework (DiGi Framework), launched by the U.S., Japan, and South Korea. Aim : to support India’s digital infrastructure growth. Purpose: Focuses on enhancing secure, sustainable, and resilient digital ecosystems in India, with private sector involvement to strengthen technology development. Supporting Agencies: Backed by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Korea Eximbank, and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), providing technical and financial support. Strategic Goals: Aligns with broader trilateral objectives to ensure economic security, resilient digital supply chains, and a stable digital landscape, bolstering Indo-Pacific regional stability.Read More
Current Context : Ministry of Labour & Employment is set to launch the ‘eShram-One Stop Solution’ ABOUT ESHRAM-ONE STOP SOLUTION It is a significant initiative by the Ministry of Labour & Employment aimed at providing unorganized workers (UW) with a centralized platform to access information about various social security and welfare schemes. Significance: Enhances awareness among UWs about available schemes, streamlines access, and helps ensure the inclusion of left-out beneficiaries Launched on August 26, 2021, the eShram portal is Aadhaar-based and has registered over 30 crore UWs as of 2024 Integrations: Connected with National Career Service (NCS), Skill India Digital....Read More
Current Context : Karnataka’s School Education and Literacy Minister, Madhu Bangarappa, launched “Shiksha Copilot,”. "Shiksha Copilot" is an AI-powered digital tool designed to enhance the teaching process in government schools. It is developed in collaboration with the Sikshana Foundation and Microsoft Research India. Aims to improve the education system in government schools, helping both teachers and students perform better academically.Read More
Current Context : Recently, the Food And Agricultural Organisation (FAO) Director-General opens the third Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. ABOUT HAND-IN-HAND INITIATIVE: It is a flagship of Food And Agricultural Organisation (FAO). Launched in 2019 OBJECTIVE: Eradicate poverty (SDG 1), end hunger and malnutrition (SDG 2), and reduce inequalities (SDG 10). Accelerate the market-driven transformation of agri-food systems to boost incomes, improve nutrition, empower vulnerable populations, and build resilience to climate change. Member countries: 72 countries participate in the initiative, collaborating with FAO to strengthen their agri-food sectors. ABOUT FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION (FAO): It is a specialized agency of the United....Read More
Current Context : The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K), Kundli, has introduced the Solar Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence (SARTHI) System. ABOUT SARTHI Objective: SARTHI is designed to reduce post-harvest losses during the transportation of perishable goods like fruits and vegetables. It features dual compartments that cater to the different temperature and humidity needs of fruits and vegetables, optimizing their storage conditions. The system can maintain temperatures between 0-5°C in one compartment and 7-12°C in another, with a provision for even lower temperatures (-10°C) for specific produce. SARTHI uses Internet of Things (IoT)....Read More
Current Context : Recently, Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Labor & Employment launched the e-Migrate portal and mobile app. Purpose: It is an online platform designed to streamline the process for Indian workers seeking employment abroad. The aim is to ensure safer, transparent, and legal migration practices. It connects foreign employers, registered recruitment agents, and insurance companies, ensuring a coordinated and safe process for migration It particularly supports workers with Emigration Check Required (ECR) passports, targeting employment in 18 countries that include Gulf nations and others like Malaysia and ThailandRead More
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