PIB Summaries 30 June 2023
CONTENTS Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for members and pensioners to apply for higher Provident Fund (PF) pensions till July 11. About Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory […]
PIB Summaries 29 June 2023
CONTENTS UTPRERAK Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of State for Power inaugurated UTPRERAK, a dedicated Centre of Excellence, to accelerate industry adoption of clean technologies in New Delhi. About UTPRERAK: UTPRERAK, also known as the Advanced Industrial Technology Demonstration Centre (AITDC), is a Centre of Excellence established by the […]
PIB Summaries 28 June 2023
CONTENTS NANDI Portal Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launched Nandi – NOC Approval for New Drug and Inoculation System portal, at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. About the NANDI Portal: The NANDI Portal is developed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and […]
PIB Summaries 27 June 2023
CONTENTS Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP) Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? The Central Government aims to increase production of ethanol and also supply of ethanol for the Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP) Programme, especially in the surplus season. Government policy changes have led to a remarkable increase in molasses-based distilleries’ capacity, […]
PIB Summaries 26 June 2023
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? As Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) enters its 4th year of implementation, the Department of Fisheries plans to expedite the pace of implementation of the scheme. About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana It has two components The areas expected to be […]
PIB Summaries 24 June 2023
CONTENTS Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) entered into a collaborative partnership. Key Highlights of the Partnership: Support for Women Entrepreneurs: Enhancing Poverty Alleviation and Livelihood Promotion: Piloting Innovative Solutions: […]
PIB Summaries 23 June 2023
CONTENTS PM KISAN App Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the PM-Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature was launched by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister. About PM KISAN App: About PM KISAN Nodal: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Some of the categories of beneficiaries who are NOT […]
PIB Summaries 22 June 2023
CONTENTS Jagannath Rath Yatra Focus: GS I- Festivals Why in News? The Jagannath Rath Yatra officially begins in Puri, Odisha. This year, the festival commenced on June 20, 2023 and will culminate on June 28, 2023. About Jagannath Rath Yatra About Shree Jagannath temple Architecture of Jagannath temple Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission Focus: International Relations Why in News? The […]
PIB Summaries 21 June 2023
CONTENTS Women 20 (W20) Summit Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Recently, as a part of India’s G20 Presidency, the Women 20 (W20) Summit with the theme ‘Women-Led Development- Transform, Thrive and Transcend’ held in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Key Highlights of the W20 Summit: About W20: Priorities: Composition: W20 India Presidency: National Internet Exchange of India Focus: GS […]
PIB Summaries 20 June 2023
CONTENTS Dugdh Sankalan Sathi App Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Heavy Industries unveiled the ground-breaking “Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App” at Mussorie, Uttarakhand. About Dugdh Sankalan Sathi App The Dugdh Sankalan Sathi App is a mobile application developed by Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) […]