NCMC RECONVENES FOR ‘NISARGA’
Focus: GS-III Disaster Management Why in news? Cabinet Secretary chaired the second meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review the preparedness of States and Central Ministries/Agencies to deal with the Cyclonic Storm “Nisarga”. Why was this necessary? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that the Severe Cyclonic Storm is expected to impact […]
TRIFED SUPPORT TO TRIBAL ARTISANS IN DISTRESS
Focus: GS-II Social Justice, Prelims Why in news? TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched all out efforts to support the tribal artisans in distress due to circumstances arising out of Covid-19. It has announced an aggressive plan through its TRIBES India retail and e-Com platforms to help artisans kickstart their production and sales […]
GREENFIELD EXPRESSWAY TO AMRITSAR DEMAND
Focus: GS-III Industry and Infrastructure, Prelims Why in news? Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari announced the development of a new Greenfield connectivity to Amritsar City from Nakodar on 2nd June, as part of Delhi-Amritsar Expressway. Significance of this Delhi-Amritsar Expressway This greenfield alignment will not only provide shortest […]
NEW SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION POLICY (STIP)
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology, Prelims Why in news? The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India (Office of PSA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have jointly initiated a decentralized, bottom-up, and inclusive process for the formulation of a new national Science Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP 2020). […]
25th June – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents India needs a new rural-centric development model Watch out for the China hand in cyberattacks India mulls bilateral air bubbles India needs enhanced manufacturing capabilities INDIA NEEDS A NEW RURAL-CENTRIC DEVELOPMENT MODEL Focus: GS-II Governance Introduction India has the second-largest migrant worker population in the world, second only to China. The lack of authentic […]
TELANGANA STATEHOOD DAY
Focus: GS-II Governance, Prelims Why in news? The Prime Minister has greeted the people of Telangana, on Statehood Day. In February 2014, Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 bill was passed by the Parliament of India for the formation of Telangana state comprising ten districts from north-western Andhra Pradesh. The state of Telangana was officially formed […]
AGROECOLOGY AND NATURAL FARMING: INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
Focus: GS-II Social Justice, GS-III Agriculture, Prelims Why in news? International experts in a convention organized on 29 May by NITI Aayog endorsed efforts to significantly boost agroecological and natural farming approaches in India. Highlights The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana was launched in 2015 to promote organic farming among small and marginal farmers and in […]
KISAN CREDIT CARDS (KCC) CAMPAIGN
Focus: GS-III Agriculture Why in news? Under a special drive, the Government will provide Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to 1.5 crore dairy farmers belonging to Milk Unions and Milk producing Companies by 31st July. The Need and Details The special drive to provide KCC to 1.5 crore dairy farmers is part of the Prime Minister’s […]
CHAMPIONS TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM TO EMPOWER MSMEs
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? Indian Prime Minister Launched the technology platform CHAMPIONS which stands for Creation and Harmonious Application of Modern Processes for Increasing the Output and National Strength. About CHAMPIONS The portal is basically for making the smaller units big by solving their grievances, encouraging, supporting, helping and handholding. It is […]
SPIC MACAY’S INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Focus: GS-I Art and Culture, Prelims Why in news? Prime Minister addressed the Spic Macay’s International Convention via video conference. New elements in the Spic Macay convention this year like nature walk, heritage walk, literature and holistic food along with Yoga and Naad Yoga were appreciated. SPIC MACAY The Society for the Promotion of Indian […]