Context The Union Cabinet approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan for enhancing the socio-financial circumstance of tribal groups. About The outlay of the scheme is Rs.79,156 crore (Central Share: Rs.56,333 crore and State Share: Rs. 22,823 crore). It will cover around Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
Bio-RIDE Scheme
Context The Union Cabinet approved the Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) scheme to support current studies and development in biotechnology. About Bio-RIDE combines two present schemes — Biotechnology Research and Development (R&D) and Industrial and Entrepreneurship Development (I&ED) — with Read More …
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
Context The PM-AASHA is another program implemented by the Indian government in 2018 which aims to ensure remunerative prices for farmers’ crops. It was planned that the scheme will help in maintaining proper price for agricultural produce, alleviating farmer’s suicide Read More …
India issues Pak notice on Indus waters treaty review
Context The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed in the year 1960, is a bilateral treaty between India and Pakistan, for the sharing of water from the Indus River and its Application Exception: SDK Applied Sciences International 78. About the Treaty Read More …
US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP)
Context The Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial between the US and India focused on strengthening cooperation in clean energy innovation, energy security, and the clean energy transition. About The meeting reviewed key achievements and destiny tasks throughout 5 core Read More …
Precision Farming in India
Context The Indian government is set to invest ₹6,000 crore in precision farming, a modern agricultural practice that leverages advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones, and data analytics. This initiative aims to enhance crop yields, optimize resource use, Read More …
Emergency Provisions and the Impact on Centre-State Relations
Context The recent violence in Manipur has reignited debate on Centre-State relations and the use of emergency provisions. About Federal set-up in India India is a federation with governments at the Centre and the States. The 7th Schedule to the Read More …
What is NPS Vatsalya Scheme?
Context On September 18, 2024, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will launch the NPS Vatsalya Scheme, a significant initiative aimed at securing the financial future of children in India. This scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2024-25, allows parents Read More …
Renewable Energy in India: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth
Context India is at a strategic crossroads in its growth as a nation where renewable energy is poised to become one of the prime industries that will drive the nation’s expansion. The situation where the country is in terms of Read More …
Project Cheetah – Challenges and Significance
Context A report by the Accountant General of Madhya Pradesh has flagged concerns over the management of Project Cheetah in Kuno National Park, highlighting a “lack of coordination” between central and state authorities departments. Project Cheetah Project Cheetah is India’s Read More …