PM KUSUM Scheme Context: Recently, the Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power has informed that the main objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) include de-dieselisation of the farm sector, providing water and energy security to farmers, […]
Consulate General of India in Auckland Context: The Union Cabinet has granted approval for the establishment of a Consulate General of India in Auckland, New Zealand. Relevance: GS – 02 (Government Policies & Interventions) Main Details: The operationalization of the new consulate is set to […]
India – Malaysia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Context: The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in broadcasting, which was signed between India and Malaysia in November 2023. Relevance: GS-02 (International relations) Main highlights: This agreement was formalized […]
Monuments of National Importance in India Context: In the country, there are 3697 ancient monuments, archaeological sites, and remains officially designated as ‘monuments of national importance.’ Relevance: GS-01 (Culture) Highlights: The categorization of monuments and sites is carried out in accordance with Section 4 of […]
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission’s 100 Microsites Project Context: In July 2023, the National Health Authority (NHA) introduced the 100 Microsites Project under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Relevance: GS-02 (Health) Overview of the 100 Microsites Project: The initiative aims to boost the adoption of […]
FDI Inflow into India’s Renewable Energy Sector Context: Between April 2020 and September 2023, the renewable energy sector in India attracted FDI equity investments totaling $6.1 billion. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Key Highlights: FDI Policy Framework: Current GOI FDI policy permits up to 100% FDI in […]
RAMP Programme: Empowering MSMEs for Resilience and Recovery Context: The Minister of MSME launched three sub-schemes as part of the RAMP programme. Relevance: GS-02 (Government scheme and policies) Schemes Launched: MSME Green Investment and Financing for Transformation Scheme (MSE GIFT Scheme): Designed to assist MSMEs […]
Space Startups Thriving in India Context: India’s expanding Space sector, tech advancements, NRF, and education policies drive innovation and entrepreneurship nationwide. Relevance: GS-03 (Science and technology) Space Startup Investment Surge : India witnessed over Rs. 1,000 crore in Space Startup investments from April to December […]
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) – 8th Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) Context: The Royal Thai Navy hosted the 8th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) in Bangkok, Thailand, spanning from December 19 to 22, 2023. Relevance: GS-03 (Security) Main […]
Ministry of Rural Development Inks MoU with Reliance Retail’s JioMart Context: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Retail’s JioMart to facilitate the inclusion of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) associated with Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission […]