News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the “Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana” for a period of six years, beginning with 2025-26 to cover 100 districts. About Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM DDKY) It is a first of its kind scheme, focusing exclusively on agriculture and allied sectors. The scheme… Continue reading Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM DDKY)
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Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)
News: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is reiterating its call for nominations to the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025, awards. About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) This award is a unique recognition to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of children. Organised by: Ministry of Women and Child Development This award is… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)
Machilipatnam Port
News: The historic port of Machilipatnam is revived again after being a dead dock town for ages. About Machilipatnam Port Location: It is a port city located at the mouth of the River Krishna on the Bay of Bengal in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. It was also known as Masulipatnam or Bandar or… Continue reading Machilipatnam Port
ADEETIE Scheme
News: Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs launches ADEETIE Scheme to Accelerate Industrial Energy Efficiency in India. ADEETIE Scheme About ADEETIE Scheme Full name: Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments (ADEETIE) scheme It is an initiative to provide financial and technical support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises… Continue reading ADEETIE Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
News: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana has completed 10 years successfully since its launch in July 15, 2015. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana It is the flagship scheme to encourage and promote skill development in the country by providing free short duration skill training and incentivizing this by… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
News: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data for May and June 2025 reveals key trends in unemployment and labour force participation in India. Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) About Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Launched in: It was launched in 2017 by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation… Continue reading Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha
News: The government has nominated four people of eminence to the Rajya Sabha, including former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, C Sadanandan Master, and historian Meenakshi Jain. About Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha Constitution provisions regarding Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha Article 80: “Composition of the Council of States” –… Continue reading Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha
Maratha Military Landscapes included in UNESCO World Heritage List
News: Maratha Military Landscapes of India has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India’s 44th property to receive this recognition. About Maratha Military Landscapes included in UNESCO World Heritage List It is an extraordinary network of twelve forts that demonstrates the strategic military vision and architectural ingenuity of the Maratha Empire. Built… Continue reading Maratha Military Landscapes included in UNESCO World Heritage List
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025
News: India has made its debut in Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, Exercise Talisman Sabre, marking a significant milestone in the deepening defence and security cooperation between the two nations in the Indo-Pacific region. About Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 It is a biennial, multinational military exercise led by Australia and the United States. Objectives Enhance… Continue reading Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025
‘Ordinarily Resident’ in Electoral Rolls in India
News: The Election Commission of India (EC) has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar, kindling the debate around the term ‘ordinarily resident’. ‘Ordinarily Resident’ in Electoral Rolls in India Section 19 of the Representation of the People Act (RP Act), 1950 mandates that a person must be ‘ordinarily resident’… Continue reading ‘Ordinarily Resident’ in Electoral Rolls in India
