Prime Minister announces a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools on the occasion of Teachers Day

Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister announces a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools on the occasion of Teachers Day” published in PIB on 5th September 2022 What is the News? On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, the Prime Minister has announced a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools. What… Continue reading Prime Minister announces a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools on the occasion of Teachers Day

Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh” published in PIB on 1st September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why was the Scheme for Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks launched?3 What is the objective of the Scheme for… Continue reading Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh

Nikshay Poshan Yojana: TB nutrition aid falls short

Source: The post is based on the article “Nikshay Poshan Yojana: TB nutrition aid falls short” published in Down To Earth on 25th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Nikshay Poshan Yojana?3 Performance of the scheme: 4 What are the reasons for the poor performance of the scheme? What is the News?… Continue reading Nikshay Poshan Yojana: TB nutrition aid falls short

Explained: The One Nation One Fertilizer scheme, the Govt’s logic, and some immediate risks

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: The One Nation One Fertilizer scheme, the Govt’s logic, and some immediate risks” published in Indian Express on 26th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the “One Nation One Fertiliser” scheme?3 What is the government’s argument for introducing this scheme?4 What can be… Continue reading Explained: The One Nation One Fertilizer scheme, the Govt’s logic, and some immediate risks

Union Cabinet approves interest subvention scheme for agriculture loans

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet approves interest subvention scheme for agriculture loans” published in TOI on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme(MISS). What is the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme(MISS)? Background: Kisan Credit Card scheme was introduced by the Government… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves interest subvention scheme for agriculture loans

Depletion in Groundwater Levels

Source: The post is based on the article “Depletion in Groundwater Levels” published in PIB on 31st July 2022. What is the News? According to the analysis done by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Groundwater levels in some parts of the country are declining. What is the status of Groundwater levels in India? CGWB… Continue reading Depletion in Groundwater Levels

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy implements Suryamitra Skill Development Programme to boost Green Jobs in the country

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of New and Renewable Energy implements Suryamitra Skill Development Programme to boost Green Jobs in the country” published in PIB on 26th July 2022 What is the News? The Minister for New and Renewable Energy has informed Lok Sabha about the Suryamitra Skill Development Programme. What… Continue reading Ministry of New and Renewable Energy implements Suryamitra Skill Development Programme to boost Green Jobs in the country

ECGC introduces new scheme providing enhanced export credit risk insurance cover up to 90% for small exporters

Source: The post is based on the article “ECGC introduces new scheme providing enhanced export credit risk insurance cover up to 90% for small exporters” published in PIB on 26th July 2022. What is the News? Export Credit Guarantee Corporation(ECGC) has introduced a new scheme to provide enhanced export credit risk insurance cover to the… Continue reading ECGC introduces new scheme providing enhanced export credit risk insurance cover up to 90% for small exporters

National Overseas Scholarship Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “National Overseas Scholarship Scheme” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Rajya Sabha about the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for SCs and others. What is the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme? Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading National Overseas Scholarship Scheme

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