Context: Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched several new technological initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to empower farmers and streamlining the operations. YES-TECH Manual: It is a comprehensive guide developed after extensive testing and piloting in 100 districts of Read More …
Month: July 2023
Start-up Scheme for Women
Context: The Government launched the ‘Startup India initiative’ in January 2016 to foster India’s startup culture, promote economic growth, support entrepreneurship, and generate employment opportunities. Key Points: The initiative also focuses on strengthening women entrepreneurship through policies and enabling networks. Measures to Read More …
Food Processing Industry in India
Context: The evaluation studies carried out for relevant component schemes of Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) has revealed that substantial direct/indirect employment opportunities have been created in projects supported through its relevant component schemes. Probable Question: Q. Although the food processing industry in India Read More …
Price Stabilization Fund
Context: The Government has initiated the procurement of tomatoes under the Price Stabilization Fund to address the increase in tomato prices. Key Points: The Department of Consumer Affairs monitors daily prices of 22 essential food commodities, including tomatoes. To address the increase in tomato prices and Read More …
Intellectual Property Rights Policy Management Framework
Context: There are 8 types of intellectual property rights covered under Intellectual Property Rights Policy Management (IPRPM) framework. National IPR Policy 2016: The framework was launched in the form of National IPR Policy 2016 encompassing all IPRs into a single Read More …
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Livestock Sector
Context: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying is implementing the Credit Guarantee Scheme under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF). About Credit Guarantee Scheme: Objective: The goal is to facilitate credit flow to Read More …
India-Sri Lanka
Context: Recently, Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Delhi for an official visit. PYQ: Q. India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in the light of the preceding statement. (2022) Major Pillars Read More …
‘National immunization coverage for 2022’
Context Recently, WHO and UNICEF had released its estimates for ‘National immunization coverage for 2022’. The World Health Organization (WHO) has mentioned that the coverage rate for DPT3, the third dose of diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus vaccines, in India rose to an all-time of 93% in 2022, Read More …
GM mustard disregarding science: SC
Context A determined battle by environmentalists in the Supreme Court of India against Genetically modified (GM) herbicide-tolerant (HT) mustard is all that stands between GM food and Indian farmers and consumers. Rather than engaging with constitutional issues involving public health, environmental protection and agricultural Read More …
National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A progress of Review 2023′
Context: National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A progress of Review 2023′ — was released by Niti Aayog. About National Multidimensional Poverty Index: The National MPI measures simultaneous deprivations across the three equally weighted dimensions of: Health: Nutrition, Maternal Health and Child and Adolescent Mortality Education: Years Read More …