News: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in collaboration with the World Bank Group-led SAPLING initiative, inaugurated the SAPLING Dialogue. About SAPLING Dialogue Aspects Details About Held at: The SAPLING Regional High-Level Policy Dialogue was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Title: “Unlocking Value: Advancing Food Processing for Employment Generation and Sustainable Growth in South Asia”. Objective:… Continue reading SAPLING Dialogue and Initiative
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Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched nationwide celebrations to commemorate “10 Years of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan – A Decade of Care”. About Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) Aspect Details About It is a flagship initiative to provide free, comprehensive antenatal care to pregnant women, particularly those in their second… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
NZP Saathi App
News: The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, has introduced the new ‘NZP Saathi App’ along with self-ticketing kiosks to improve the visitor experience by providing smart navigation features and simplifying the online ticket booking process About NZP Saathi App ‘NZP Saathi’ is a mobile application aimed at transforming the zoo-going experience by helping visitors… Continue reading NZP Saathi App
4 Years of Jan Samarth Portal
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Introduction Launched on 6 June 2022, the Jan Samarth Portal is India’s first unified digital platform for credit-linked government schemes. It was introduced to simplify access to institutional finance by connecting… Continue reading 4 Years of Jan Samarth Portal
Internationalisation of Higher Education
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Introduction Internationalisation of higher education refers to the integration of global and intercultural dimensions into higher education. It promotes student and faculty mobility, international academic collaborations, foreign university campuses, and recognition of degrees and credits across countries. Under… Continue reading Internationalisation of Higher Education
Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026
News: The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), commenced the first phase of the Viksit Vibrant Village Program (VVVP) 2026. About Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026 It is a pioneering youth-led initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement, fostering national integration, and promoting sustainable development in… Continue reading Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026
Navachar Mantra Initiative
News: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the Navachar Mantra initiative to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and expand opportunities for innovators across emerging India. About Navachar Mantra Initiative It is a national initiative focused on strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship and expanding opportunities for innovators across emerging India. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship… Continue reading Navachar Mantra Initiative
Dark Patterns
News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA has imposed penalties on PhysicsWallah Limited and McAfee Software India Private Limited for using dark pattern practices that misled consumers and influenced their choices on digital platforms. About Dark Patterns Dark patterns, also known as deceptive patterns, involve using design and choice architecture to deceive, coerce, or influence… Continue reading Dark Patterns
Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines to provide ATF price stabilisation support to Scheduled Indian Airlines for their domestic and international operations. About Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines It is a one-time budgetary support of ten thousand crore… Continue reading Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
News: The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area to reduce air pollution in the Delhi–NCR region. About Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area It is a scheme to replace old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR area to reduce air… Continue reading Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
