Kilkari Scheme Context: Recently the union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare virtually launched the Kilkari programme. It is a Mobile Health (m-health) initiative for beneficiaries in local content in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) About the Kilkari Scheme […]
India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign loan Context: Recently, the Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign a $200 million loan to tackle flood and erosion risk along the Brahmaputra River. Relevance: GS-03 (Environment) Key highlights: The Government of India and the […]
Real GDP growth may hit 8% this fiscal year Context: The Finance Ministry suggests that India’s economy may grow by around 8% in the fiscal year 2023-24, surpassing the National Statistical Office’s (NSO) projection of 7.6% real GDP growth. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Facts for prelims: […]
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019 Context: The government recently issued regulations for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, marking the commencement of its enforcement more than 4 years after its approval by Parliament in December 2019. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) […]