What is the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana? The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to provide a comprehensive framework and close infrastructure deficiencies in the fisheries sector. On July 5, 2019, when presenting the Union budget for 2019–20 to the […]
Wholesale prices continue to fall Context For the fifth consecutive month, India’s wholesale prices declined in August, although the rate of drop was lessened from 1.36% to 0.52%, despite a decrease in food and primary component inflation to over 6% from over 7.5% in July. […]
PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector Context The COVID-19 pandemic threatened to halt the advancement in the Indian fisheries sector in 2020 as a result of reforms started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recognised the enormous potential of the Blue Economy and began […]
All reported births, and deaths are to be digitally registered from Oct. 1 Context Beginning on October 1, the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023 will take effect, paving the door for digital birth certificates. The digital birth certificates will serve as a […]
SC information is a click away as it joins the National Judicial Data Grid Context The average person will now be able to get real-time information on the filing and resolution of Supreme Court cases with just a mouse click. On Thursday, D.Y. Chandrachud, Chief […]
Govt. limits wheat stocks to control price rise, hoarding Context The Union government has decided to lower the stock limits of wheat for traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain shops, and processors in all States and Union Territories due to rising wheat prices and concerns about […]
Skill India Digital (SID) Context: The Ministry of Skill Development launched Skill India Digital (SID) platform, an initiative to enhance skills, education, employment, and entrepreneurship. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) Skill India Digital: Skill India Digital, or SID, represents a major shift in India’s […]
Post Office Bill (2023) Context: The new Post Office Bill (2023) has been introduced in the Rajya Sabha to replace the outdated Indian Post Office Act (1898). Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) Mains Question: Discuss the key provisions of the new Post Office Bill […]