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PIB Summaries 20 September 2024

  1. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan
  2. Venus Orbiter Mission


Context:

The Union cabinet recently extended the PM-AASHA price support scheme in agriculture till 2025-26.

Relevance:

GS II: Government Policies and Interventions

PM-AASHA

  • PM-AASHA is designed to ensure that farmers receive fair prices for their crops.
  • Components: The program consists of three distinct parts, with states given the flexibility to implement any of them based on their preference.
Price Support Scheme (PSS)
  • Implementation: Central Nodal Agencies are tasked with the physical procurement of pulses, oilseeds, and copra, actively supported by state governments.
  • Additional Support: Organizations such as the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) and Food Cooperation of India (FCI) are involved in carrying out operations across various regions.
  • Funding: The Central Government is responsible for covering all procurement expenses and losses as per established norms.
Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS)
  • Coverage: This scheme is applicable to all oilseeds listed under the MSP.
  • Payment Process: Farmers who sell their produce at notified markets will receive direct payments representing the difference between the MSP and the market selling price, facilitated through transparent auction processes.
  • Payment Method: Funds are directly transferred to farmers’ registered bank accounts, without any need for physical crop procurement.
  • Government Support: The scheme receives backing from the central government according to specific guidelines.
Pilot of Private Procurement and Stockist Schemes (PPSS)
  • Scope: Alongside PDPS, this scheme allows for a pilot implementation in selected districts or APMCs, focusing on oilseeds.
  • Participation: Private entities are permitted to engage in the procurement process under this scheme.
  • Operational Details: Each selected district or APMC may target one or more specified oilseed crops under the MSP for this pilot.
Operational Guidelines
  • Restriction: Only one of the schemes, either PSS or PDPS, can be activated per state for any given commodity at a time.


Context:

Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved the development of Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM).

Relevance:

GS III: Science and Technology

Venus Orbiter Mission

  • The mission is designed to place a scientific spacecraft in orbit around Venus.
  • Objectives:
    • Scientific Exploration: To deepen understanding of Venus’ surface, subsurface, atmospheric dynamics, and the Sun’s influence on its atmosphere.
    • Historical Analysis: Investigating the historical changes on Venus, which is believed to have been potentially habitable and similar to Earth, to enhance our understanding of planetary evolution.
    • Research Outcomes: The mission aims to address significant scientific inquiries, contributing to a broad spectrum of scientific results.
  • Agency Involvement: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is tasked with the spacecraft’s development and launch.
  • Timeline: Targeted for realization in March 2028, leveraging various industrial contributions for the spacecraft and launch vehicle.
Funding and Resources
  • Budget: The mission has been allocated a total of Rs. 1236 Crore, with Rs. 824 Crore specifically earmarked for the spacecraft.
  • Expenditure Breakdown: Includes the development of the spacecraft, its specialized payloads, global ground station support for navigation and networking, and the launch vehicle costs.
Significance
  • Comparative Planetology: Venus is the nearest planet to Earth and is thought to have originated under similar conditions. This mission provides a critical opportunity to explore how planetary environments can develop distinctively.

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