Convergence Module Between AIF, PMFME & PMKSY
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Why in News? As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Union Ministers launched the convergence module between the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Pradhan Mantri Micro Food Enterprises Upgradation Scheme (PMFME) and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) of the […]
About PM CARES Fund
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the PM CARES Fund About PM CARES – Fund The Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) was created on 28 March 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic in […]
Current Affairs Quiz 22 September 2022
Current Affairs 22 September 2022
CONTENTS Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 Stubble burning Live streaming of SC proceedings Dharavi Redevelopment Project Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 Context: Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the rules governing The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 September 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 September 2022 Contents Semiconductor PLI: 50% of project cost cleared The ‘Triple Dip’ in LaNina Semiconductor PLI: 50% of Project Cost Cleared Context Changes to the Rs 76,000-crore semiconductor Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme were recently approved by the Union Cabinet. The PLI scheme incentivizes businesses to improve their domestic […]
PIB Summaries 22 September 2022
CONTENTS PM CARES Fund Convergence module between AIF, PMFME & PMKSY SPARSH Initiative PM CARES Fund Focus: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the PM CARES Fund About PM CARES – Fund The Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations […]
Static Quiz 22 September 2022 (Geography)
Controversy Over NAAC’s System
Context: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), which carries out quality checks or assessments of Indian Higher-level Educational Institutions (HEIs), courted controversy recently over the rating of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and allegations of bribery in the process. Relevance: GS II: Education, Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
National Logistics Policy in India
Context: Prime Minister announced the National Logistics Policy, aimed at easing the movement of goods and boosting the trade sector in the Indian economy. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What was the need for a logistics policy? Features of the National Logistics Policy How is the government focusing on improving logistics? […]
Withdrawal of Monsoon
Context: The southwest monsoon rainfall, 7% more than normal, has started to withdraw. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the system had begun retreating from parts of southwest Rajasthan and Kutch. The southern peninsula and central parts have had the bulk of the excess at 29% and 33%, respectively. Relevance: GS I- Indian Geography […]