PIB Summaries 31 May 2024
CONTENTS eMigrate project Context: Recently, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is entered into between Ministry External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Common Service Centre eGovernance Services India Limited to create a synergy between CSC SPV & MEA to provide the eMigrate services through CSCs in the country. Relevance: Facts for […]
PIB Summaries 30 May 2024
CONTENTS PRAGATI-2024 Context: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has launched a groundbreaking initiative called “PRAGATI-2024” (Pharma Research in AyurGyan And Techno Innovation) to foster collaborative research and innovation in the field of Ayurveda. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: PRAGATI-2024 and CCRAS PRAGATI-2024 Initiative: Role of CCRAS: About Traditional Medicine: The traditional Indian system […]
PIB Summaries 29 May 2024
CONTENTS High Inflation in Pulses Strains Consumers and Impacts Self-Sufficiency Goals Context: Pulses recorded an annual retail inflation of 16.84% in April 2024, exacerbating consumer hardship, especially since pulses are seldom distributed through the public distribution system (PDS). Food inflation pressures, driven by an El Niño event and an election year, have reversed the nation’s […]
PIB Summaries 28 May 2024
CONTENTS CSIR and DSIR Unveil Electric Tiller to Support Small Farmers Context: In a bid to empower small and marginal farmers, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) have introduced the CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute’s Electric Tiller. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the […]
PIB Summaries 27 May 2024
CONTENTS Cyclone Remal Context: Prime Minister chaired a meeting to review the preparedness for cyclone “Remal” over North Bay of Bengal. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Cyclone Remal Overview: Factors Contributing to the Formation: Potential Impact: What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical Cyclones in India Conditions for cyclone formation: How are Tropical […]
PIB Summaries 25 May 2024
CONTENTS GSAP SKILLS Platform Context: Recently, the GSAP SKILLS Platform was launched at the Fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation, Convention on Biological Diversity. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About GSAP SKILLS Platform Overview Features: What is the Global Species Action Plan? Strategic Interventions National Council for Cement and Building Materials-Incubation […]
PIB Summaries 24 May 2024
Contents: India’s Approach in the South China Sea Focus: GS-II: Bilateral Groupings and Agreements Why in News? Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan visited Manila, Philippines as part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet to South China Sea. Significance of the South China Sea: Strategic Location: Trade Significance: Fishing Ground: Additionally, […]
PIB Summaries 23 May 2024
Contents: Buddha Purnima Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The President of India greets the nation on the eve of Buddha Purnima. Buddha Purnima: It is a celebration of Buddha’s birthday and, for some Buddhists, marks his enlightenment (when he discovered life’s meaning). Buddha Purnima is also known as Wesak (Vesak) or Buddha Day. […]
PIB Summaries 22 May 2024
CONTENTS World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), celebrated World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17th May 2024, with the theme “Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development”. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Historical Significance Key Announcements by DoT Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Initiatives Telecom Industry in […]
PIB Summaries 21 May 2024
CONTENT Green Credit Programme Context: The Centre has approved 12 greening projects under the Green Credit Program (GCP) and estimates of 24 plans submitted by different state forest departments are under consideration. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Green Credit Programme: Objectives: Tradable Credits: Program Administrator: Green Credit Activities: The programme […]