PIB Summaries 31 October 2023
CONTENTS Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) Model Context: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently awarded two highway monetisation projects worth Rs 6,584 in the toll, operate, and transfer (TOT) mode. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) Model Authorization and Purpose Encouraging Private Participation Model Mechanics Utilization of Proceeds […]
PIB Summaries 30 October 2023
CONTENTS Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Context: Recently, the union cabinet has approved Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the various nutrients of Rabi and Kharif Season for 2022-23. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: About Nutrient-Based Subsidy Regime Issues Related to NBS Atal Bhujal Yojana Context: Recently, the 5th meeting of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) of Atal Bhujal Yojana […]
PIB Summaries 28 October 2023
CONTENTS Reference Fuels Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas launched the ‘Reference Gasoline and Diesel Fuels’ produced by IndianOil for the first time in India. Relevance: GS III: Energy Dimensions of the Article: About Reference Fuels Purpose and Application: Varieties and Sources: Significance: Importance of Reference Fuels:
PIB Summaries 27 October 2023
CONTENTS UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme Context: The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), a government-backed initiative to improve infrastructure and connectivity in India, especially in remote and underserved regions, completes six years. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN): Nodal: […]
PIB Summaries 26 October 2023
CONTENTS Japan-India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership Context: The Union Cabinet has been informed about a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) that was signed in July 2023 between India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. Relevance: International Relations-Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s […]
PIB Summaries 25 October 2023
CONTENTS Kasturi Cotton Bharat Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Textile, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution launched website of Kasturi Cotton Bharat. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About Kasturi Cotton Bharat: Key points about Kasturi Cotton Bharat: UMEED Scheme Context: A self-help group (SHG) recently launched a flower […]
PIB Summaries 21 October 2023
CONTENTS India’s First Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Context: PM Modi will inaugurate the first leg of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), India’s first mass rapid system dedicated to regional connectivity. Trains on the first section will eventually cut the journey time between Delhi and Meerut to less than an hour. Relevance: GS III: […]
PIB Summaries 20 October 2023
CONTENTS Amendments to the Aircraft Rules, 1937 Context: Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the Amendments to the Aircraft Rules, 1937, aiming to promote Safety and Ease of Doing Business in Aviation Regulation. These amendments align India’s aviation regulations with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and international best practices. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance […]
PIB Summaries 19 October 2023
CONTENTS Supreme Court On Electoral Bonds Scheme Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has referred petitions challenging the 2018 Electoral Bonds Scheme to a five-judge Constitution Bench. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Governance and Government Policies) Dimensions of the Article: What are Electoral Bonds? Why have they attracted criticism? Government’s response defending the Electoral Bonds scheme IndiaSkills 2023-24 Context: […]
PIB Summaries 18 October 2023
CONTENTS Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Jayanti Context: PM paid tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his Jayanti Relevance: GS I- Personalities in News Dimensions of the Article: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: A Remarkable Life Books Written by APJ Abdul Kalam India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium Wings of Fire Ignited Minds: Unleashing […]