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: […]
About The Gold Nanoparticles
Context: Experts recently said that Gold nanoparticles used in medicines and beauty products may not only protect the skin from external infestations but can also help arrest the effects of ageing. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs): Properties: Applications: -Source: The Hindu
About IRIS AI Robot
Context: A groundbreaking development in education has emerged from Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram, where a school has introduced India’s first AI teacher robot, Iris. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology IRIS AI Robot: Technological Features: User Interface: Dynamic Functionality: AI Voice-Controlled Assistant: Interactive Learning Experiences: Mobility: Manipulative Abilities: Educational Scope: Multilingual Capabilities: Creators: -Source: Times of India
State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2023
Context: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day, centering on the theme “Energy Transition through Electrification and Decarbonization in India.” Additionally, the State Energy Efficiency Index 2023 was unveiled during the commemoration. Relevance: GS III: Energy Dimensions of the Article: State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2023: Development and Evaluation: Evaluation Criteria: Classification: […]
Groundbreaking Coal Logistics Plan Unveiled in India
Context: India has introduced a transformative initiative, the “Coal Logistics Plan and Policy,” signaling a significant step forward in the modernization of coal transportation. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Coal Logistics Plan and Policy in India Coal Logistics Plan and Policy in India: Key Points: Expected Outcomes: Status of the Coal Sector […]