PIB Summaries 31 July 2023
CONTENTS Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 Context: Recently, the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 has been passed by the Lok Sabha, and it aims to bring significant changes to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, which is a crucial central statute for the conservation of forests in India. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Background on Forest […]
PIB Summaries 29 July 2023
Contents: MoU on sharing INDIA STACK Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? India and Papua New Guinea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share INDIA STACK — a collection of open APIs and digital public goods that aim to facilitate identity, data, and payment services on a large scale. About Digital […]
PIB Summaries 28 July 2023
CONTENTS Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East (PM-DevINE) Focus: GS II- Governance Why in News? The Union Ministry for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region provided recent updates on the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE). About Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East (PM-DevINE) Aim: PM-DevINE will lead to creation of infrastructure, support industries, […]
PIB Summaries 27 July 2023
CONTENTS UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Award Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, the heritage Byculla Railway station which has been restored to its original glory, received the UNESCO award. UNESCO’s Asia Pacific Cultural Heritage Award: Byculla Railway Station: Ayushman Bharat Focus: GS II- Issues relating to development and management of Social […]
PIB Summaries 26 July 2023
CONTENTS PM-KUSUM Scheme Focus: GS II- Welfare schemes Why in News? The Union Minister of New Renewable Energy furnished the current status of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) scheme through a written response in Lok Sabha. About Pradhan Mantri – Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) PM-KUSUM consists of three components and aims […]
PIB Summaries 25 July 2023
CONTENTS India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0 Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? NITI Aayog recently launched India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0. About India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0 The India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0 is a comprehensive platform designed by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Vasudha Foundation, […]
PIB Summaries 24 July 2023
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes Why in News? The latest data tabled in the Parliament by Union Minister for Farmers’ Welfare shows that agriculture insurance premium has been going up while claims payment is down under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana […]
PIB Summaries 22 July 2023
CONTENTS Heat Index Focus: GS I: Geography Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Earth Sciences informed that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has launched the Heat Index on experimental basis. Heat Index Color Codes for Experimental Heat Index: The Experimental Heat Index uses color codes to represent different ranges of “feel like” temperatures: […]
PIB Summaries 21 July 2023
CONTENTS US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in the News? The Ministerial meeting of the US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) was held between Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and US Energy Secretary in New Delhi. Key Highlights of the Meeting: Collaboration Across Clean Energy Work Streams: Focus on Emerging Technologies: […]
PIB Summaries 20 July 2023
CONTENTS Universal Postal Union Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has announced plans to evaluate the integration of the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) with cross-border remittances using the global postal network. Benefits of Integrating UPI with UPU: About Universal Postal Union (UPU): Establishment and Structure: Membership: Role and Functions: Mangal Pandey Focus: GS I- History […]