About the E-Shram Portal
Context: The Ministry of Labour & Employment has launched e-SHRAM portal, a National Database of the Unorganised Workers on 26th August, 2021. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions About the E-Shram Portal
Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme: Fostering Sustainable Practices Objective and Scope: Certification Components: Market Incentives: Stakeholders Involved: Forest Management Standards: Trees outside Forests Standard: Oversight and Governance: Council […]
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has brought to light the ambitious Pradhan Mantri-Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) Scheme. Aimed at uplifting Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), this initiative carries the potential to address their unique challenges and provide essential infrastructure for a brighter future. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi […]
About A PM Vishwakarma Scheme
Context: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched by the Centre, has received over 21 lakh applications in two and a half months, data from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) show. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Inerventions Dimensions of the Article: PM Vishwakarma Scheme Key Details Eligibility and Coverage Benefits Offered by PM […]
Gram Manchitra and mActionSoft
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj introduced “Gram Manchitra,” a Geographic Information System (GIS) app. Additionally, the Ministry launched “mActionSoft,” a mobile-based solution for geo-tagging project assets. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Gram Manchitra: mActionSoft:
About YUVAi Initiative
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and IT has said that the program- ‘YUVAi- Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI’ will be featured at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About YUVAi Initiative: Program Phases:
Online Gaming Industry’s Initiative for Stability in India
Context: The online gaming industry has taken a significant step toward self-regulation by voluntarily adopting a code of ethics. This initiative aims to establish a more stable and responsible environment within the industry. The Government of India has designated the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to oversee online gaming matters, emphasizing the need for […]
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Context: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) recently signed a Memorandum of Common Purpose (MoCP) with the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI), which represents 124 cities/towns situated along the banks of the Mississippi River, the United States. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: National Mission for Clean […]
Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme
Context: Recently, the Union Raksha Rajya Mantri informed Lok Sabha that 16 defence technologies have been successfully developed/realised under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme: Empowering Indigenous Defence Technologies Initiative Overview: Objectives: Funding Support: Project Duration:
Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative Overview
Context: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) recently organised the 40th Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) Deep-Dive training programme under the Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative Overview Initiative Launch Goals and Partnerships Operational Framework Educational and Training Components Specialized Training Programme -Source: The Hindu, PIB