Source: The Hindu News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved changes to the post-matric scholarship scheme for students from the Scheduled Castes. Facts: Changes are aimed to benefit more than 4 Crore SC students in the next 5 years so that they can successfully complete their higher education. Post Matric Scholarship scheme For Scheduled… Continue reading Cabinet Approves changes In Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme For Scheduled Caste Students
Category: SCHEMES
North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project
Source: PIB News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) for the North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP). Facts: NERPSIP Scheme: The Scheme was initially approved in 2014 as a Central Sector Plan Scheme of the Ministry of Power. Funding: The scheme is being funded with the assistance of the… Continue reading North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project
Govt approves inclusion of four indigenous sports in Khelo India Youth Games 2021
Source: Click here News: Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous Games to be a part of Khelo India Youth Games 2021.The games include Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba. Facts: Gatka: It is a traditional martial art form originated from Punjab.It is associated with the Nihang Sikh Warriors and is used both as self-defense… Continue reading Govt approves inclusion of four indigenous sports in Khelo India Youth Games 2021
PM-WANI: Revolutionise the way India accesses the internet
Context: PM-WANI has the potential to revolutionise the way India accesses the internet. What are the key features of Pradhan Mantri Wireless Access Network Interface (PM-WANI)? Bring large scale deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots through the country to drive up connectivity options and improve digital access. The scheme envisages setting up of public Wi-Fi networks and access… Continue reading PM-WANI: Revolutionise the way India accesses the internet
QCI Launches Recognition Scheme for Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies
Source: Click here News: Quality Council of India(QCI) at the behest of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has launched a “Scheme for approval of Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies”. Facts: Objective: To scale up Hygiene Rating by increasing the number of recognised Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies in the country. Additional Facts: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme: It is… Continue reading QCI Launches Recognition Scheme for Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies
Declare exotic pets, avoid prosecution: how one-time scheme works
Source: Click here News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) has come out with an advisory on a one-time voluntary disclosure scheme that allows owners of exotic live species that have been acquired illegally or without documents to declare their stock to the government. Facts: Aim of the scheme: To address the challenge of zoonotic diseases,… Continue reading Declare exotic pets, avoid prosecution: how one-time scheme works
PM-WANI: Cabinet approves setting up of public WiFi networks
News: Union Cabinet has approved a public Wi-Fi access network called PM-WANI (Wi-Fi Access Network Interface). Facts: Aim: To enable easily accessible public Wi-Fi hotspots spread across the country. Stakeholders: PM-WANI will be operated by different players as described herein under: Public Data Office(PDO): It will establish, maintain, and operate only WANI compliant Wi-Fi Access Points and deliver… Continue reading PM-WANI: Cabinet approves setting up of public WiFi networks
Federal Water Governance Ecosystem
Context- Importance of Centre-States coordination to deal with the emerging challenges of inter-state water governance. How the two bills on water can attend the longstanding issue of inter-state externalities The Interstate River Water Disputes Amendment Bill 2019– The bill seeks to improve the inter-state water disputes resolution by setting up a permanent tribunal supported by a… Continue reading Federal Water Governance Ecosystem
Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana
News: Finance minister has announced the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana scheme. Facts: Aim: To incentivize the creation of new employment opportunities during the Covid-19 economic recovery phase. Beneficiaries (new employees) under Scheme: Any new employee joining employment in EPF registered establishments on monthly wages less than Rs 15,000. EPF members drawing a monthly wage of less… Continue reading Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana
Production-Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval to introduce the Production-Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme for 10 key sectors. Facts: Aim: To help encourage domestic manufacturing, reduce imports, and generate employment. Features: Under the Scheme, companies will get incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units. Implementation: The scheme will be implemented by… Continue reading Production-Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme
