PIB Summaries 31 May 2023
CONTENTS Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? According to the recent periodic labour force survey, the urban unemployment rate dipped further in the January to March 2023 quarter. Key Points: Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Overview: Objectives: Indicators: The PLFS focuses on estimating the following indicators: Current Weekly […]
PIB Summaries 30 May 2023
CONTENTS Vande Bharat Express Focus: Indigenization of technology Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off northeast region’s first Vande Bharat Express virtually. The train will connect Guwahati in Assam with New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal and the journey will take five-and-a-half hours. About Vande Bharat 2: About Vande Bharat Express: International Day of UN […]
PIB Summaries 29 May 2023
CONTENTS Khelo India University Games 2023 Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister virtually inaugurated the 3rd edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, marking the beginning of a new era for sports in India. Khelo India University Games 2023 About Khelo India Programme Objectives: Four components: Veer Savarkar Focus: GS […]
PIB Summaries 27 May 2023
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Women and Child Development Ministry has invited nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Bal Shakti Puraskar Bal Kalyan Puraskar Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Focus: GS III Infrastructure Why in […]
PIB Summaries 26 May 2023
CONTENTS UDAN 5.1 Scheme Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, Ministry of Civil Aviation launched UDAN 5.1, specifically designed for helicopter routes. About UDAN 5.1 Scheme: The UDAN 5.1 scheme is an extension of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) called Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), initiated by the Ministry […]
PIB Summaries 25 May 2023
CONTENTS National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is set to organize a two-day National Workshop on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) on 24th & 25th of May, 2023 in New Delhi. About the Workshop: Objective: Workshop Details: About National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA): Nodal […]
PIB Summaries 24 May 2023
CONTENTS ISO Committee on Consumer Policy (COPOLCO) Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? India is hosting the 44th edition of the coveted annual ISO COPOLCO Plenary from 23-26 May 2023 in New Delhi. About the ISO COPOLCO Plenary: About the Committee on Consumer Policy (COPOLCO): Objectives of COPOLCO: About the International Organization for Standardization […]
PIB Summaries 23 May 2023
CONTENTS World Food India 2023 Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? India’s Ministry of Food Processing Industries is organizing the second edition of ‘World Food India 2023’ as a tribute to the International Year of Millets. This event, scheduled for 3rd-5th November 2023 in New Delhi, aims to highlight India’s vibrant food culture […]
PIB Summaries 22 May 2023
CONTENTS Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management (CoE- SLM) Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister inaugurated Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management at Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) in Dehradun. Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management (CoE-SLM): Background: Aims: Objectives: STARS […]
PIB Summaries 20 May 2023
CONTENTS Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022 Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? Ministry of Power & NRE (New and Renewable Energy), Government of India has chaired a meeting on Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022. Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022 The Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022 were introduced by the […]