National Council of Educational Research and Training
Context: The 63rd Foundation Day of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was recently observed in New Delhi, accompanied by the notable achievement of NCERT being granted the esteemed Deemed-to-be-University status. Relevance: GS II: Regulatory Bodies Dimensions of the Article: About NCERT The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is […]
Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) Machines
Context: The Election Commission of India was criticized for not being transparent and keeping political parties out of the loop regarding defects in the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of Article: Criticism against the Election Commission (EC) and its actions: Lack of Transparency: Large number of […]
About The SUPREME Initiative
Context: The Union Minister of Science and Technology has launched the SUPREME initiative, which aims to provide financial assistance for the maintenance and upgrade of analytical instrumentation facilities (AIFs). Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About SUPREME Initiative Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Science and Technology The Support for Up-gradation Preventive Repair […]
Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN)
Context: The Rural Development Ministry recently said that ULPIN has been adopted by 26 states and union territories so far. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN): Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP): -Source: Times of India
National Medical Devices Policy 2023
Context: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister approved the National Medical Devices Policy, 2023. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 Vision: Mission: Salient Features of National Medical Devices Policy, 2023: Strategies to Promote Medical Device Sector: Regulatory Streamlining: Enabling Infrastructure: Facilitating […]
Nuclear Liability Law In India
Context: The issues regarding India’s nuclear liability law continue to hold up the more than a decade-old plan to build six nuclear power reactors in Maharashtra’s Jaitapur, the world’s biggest nuclear power generation site under consideration at present. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Nuclear Liability Law in India The […]
PM SHRI Schools
Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? A total of 6,448 schools from 28 states and Union territories have been selected for upgradation under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme. About PM SHRI Schools: Implementation strategy Beneficiaries Key features Aim:
National Panchayati Raj Day
GS II- Local Self Governance Why in News? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on National Panchayati Raj Day. He said that Panchayats are the pillars of the Indian Democracy. What is National Panchayati Raj Day? What is Panchayati Raj?
About The UDAN 5.0 Scheme
Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the UDAN 5.0 to further enhance the connectivity to remote and regional areas of the country. UDAN 5.0 Scheme The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme was launched in 2016 to make air travel affordable and accessible […]
Promotion of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions, GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? Tribal Affairs Minister recently launched Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region (PTP-NER) scheme in Manipur. PTP-NER Scheme: The PTP-NER Scheme is a government initiative that aims to empower Scheduled Tribes in the North-Eastern Region of […]