Higher Pension Under EPS
Context: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued guidelines to allow a section of its older members to opt for Higher Pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) as per 4th November 2022 judgment of the Supreme Court (SC). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Employees Pension Scheme […]
About Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Context: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said it has suspended Russia’s membership over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Financial Action Task Force (FATF) FATF Greylists FATF Blacklists Effects of FATF Blacklisting -Source: The Hindu
Mohiniyattam Dance Form
Context: Recently, the Classical dance legend Kanak Rele and the Mohiniyattam (classical dance form from the state of Kerala) exponent, who was awarded the first Guru Gopinath National Puraskaram of the Government of Kerala passed away. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: Mohiniyattam Dance Form History of Mohiniyattam Salient Features of […]
K- 9 Vajra- T Howitzers
Context The Indian Army recently ordered 100 additional K9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology, Facts for Prelims About K-9 Vajra-T howitzers Features: Development:
Plans To Revive Adi Ganga
Context: Recently, plans to revive Adi Ganga (the original channel of River Ganga passing through the city of Kolkata) have been announced. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Issues and developments related to Adi Ganga Encroachment History: Current Status: About National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) The NMCG now has the […]
Measures For Tribal Welfare
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? In Union Budget 2023 speech, Finance Minister announced some targeted schemes for tribal welfare, ranging from better education to clean drinking water to sanitation. Facilities for Eklavya Schools Eliminating Sickle Cell Anaemia Focus on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Note: PVTGs are the most vulnerable section […]
Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP)
Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? KVIC Chairman Releases margin money subsidy to 5046 Beneficiaries under PMEGP. Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Objectives of PMEGP Eligibility to avail this scheme: In addition, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is also implementing the following programmes to provide self employment opportunities in rural and […]
Current Affairs Quiz 25 February 2023
Current Affairs 25 February 2023
CONTENTS Plans To Revive Adi Ganga Context: Recently, plans to revive Adi Ganga (the original channel of River Ganga passing through the city of Kolkata) have been announced. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Context: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said it has suspended Russia’s membership over Moscow’s invasion of […]
PIB Summaries 25 February 2023
CONTENTS Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? KVIC Chairman Releases margin money subsidy to 5046 Beneficiaries under PMEGP. Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) Objectives of PMEGP Eligibility to avail this scheme: In addition, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is also implementing the following programmes to […]