India to Resume Penicillin G Manufacturing Under PLI Scheme
Context: India is set to resume the manufacturing of Penicillin G in 2024, marking a significant development after three decades since the closure of India’s last plant. This revival comes as a result of the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, initiated during the Covid-19 pandemic to bolster domestic manufacturing. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy […]
Status Quo Ordered on Shanan Hydropower Project
Context: The central government has issued orders for maintaining the status quo on the Shanan hydropower project, which has become a subject of contention between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. The dispute has prompted Punjab to approach the Supreme Court seeking resolution. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Shanan Project and Claims of Different […]
Empowering MSMEs Through Timely Payments
Context: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are a crucial segment of the Indian economy, actively participating in both the service and manufacturing sectors. Their importance stems from their substantial impact on India’s GDP, and the government aims to increase their contribution to 50 percent in the near future. Consequently, MSMEs are rightly acknowledged as […]
Conservation Techniques for Sustainable Farming
Context: To meet the needs of the growing global population, farmers encounter challenges like soil erosion and water depletion in traditional agriculture. Conservation Agriculture (CA) emerges as an eco-friendly solution, efficiently utilizing natural resources for sustainable farming. CA practices not only enhance revenue but also improve resource efficiency and soil fertility, thereby necessitating an important […]
Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat Programme
Context: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today participated in Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat programme and witnessed agricultural drone demonstrations conducted by Namo Drone Didis at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat programme The program involves […]
About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Scheme
Context The Union Cabinet extended the subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2-kg cylinder under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for up to 12 refills per year till the end of 2024-25. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Welfare Schemes, Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Scheme Key Features: Eligibility & Identification: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 March 2024

Current Affairs 12 March 2024

CONTENTS Supreme Court Acknowledges Bail System Inefficacy Context: The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Satender Kumar Antil vs Central Bureau Of Investigation (2022), has brought attention to the inefficiency of India’s bail system. This acknowledgment underscores the urgent requirement for reforming bail laws to tackle systemic challenges within the criminal justice system […]
PIB Summaries 12 March 2024

CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Scheme Context The Union Cabinet extended the subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2-kg cylinder under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for up to 12 refills per year till the end of 2024-25. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Welfare Schemes, Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Scheme […]
Static Quiz 12 March 2024 (History)
