UPSC CSE (IAS) Prelims 2021: Ministry-Wise Important Government Schemes

UPSC (IAS) Prelims 2021: Ministry-Wise Important Government Schemes: Considered as part of Current Affairs, many questions are asked from the various schemes launched by individual ministries. To help you memorize we have provided all the important schemes launched in separate articles. Most Important UPSC IAS topics for UPSC Exam 2021 UPSC CSE (IAS) Prelims 2021: … Read more

National Digital Health Mission launched

On August 15, 2020, PM Modi launched the National Digital Health Mission during his address at the 74th Independence Day celebrations. Highlights Under the mission, every Indian is to get a Health ID card. The ID card will contain all relevant information about the person’s past medical condition, treatment and diagnosis. The mission is completely technology … Read more

AMRUT Scheme Ranking: Odisha continues to be the Top Performer

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs recently released ranking of states under AMRUT scheme. Odisha has secured first position by scoring 85.67%. Highlights AMRUT is Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation Scheme. The scheme aims to provide piped water supply to households in urban areas of the state. It also aims at construction … Read more

NITI Aayog: Oracle Cloud selected to transform Aspirational Districts

On August 13, 2020, NITI Aayog announced that it has selected Oracle Corporation to modernise vital IT infrastructure in 112 most backward districts under its Aspirational Districts Programme. Highlights The selected 112 districts constitute 28% of Indian population. The Oracle Corporation will provide new cloud solution and will aid the District Magistrates to transform the … Read more

Chhattisgarh to launch “Indira Van Mitan Yojana”

The Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced about the launch of “Indira Van Mitan Yojana” on the eve of International Day of World Indigenous People. It is an initiative to support forest dwellers of Chhattisgarh and achieve self-reliance. Highlights The scheme aims to benefit 19 lakh families from scheduled areas of Chhattisgarh by providing them … Read more

Defence Minister launches Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah

On August 10, 2020, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah. The scheme aims to shift India towards local manufacturing and aid “Make in India” initiative. Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah The idea of the scheme is to give importance to domestic production in the country. The idea of observing a week will … Read more

eSanjeevani Medicine Platform: 1.5 lakh Online Consultations provided

The web based comprehensive Telemedicine solution eSanjeevani has so far provided 1.58 lakh online consultations according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Highlights The online platform was operationalised in more than 23 states. It covers more than 75% of population in the country. There are two types of teleconsultation under the platform. They … Read more

GoI launches NCDC YouTube Channel “Sahakar Cooptube NCDC India”

On August 4, 2020, the Union Agriculture Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched YouTube channel of National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) called “Sahakar Cooptube NCDC India”. Highlights The channel will focus on encouraging youth and farmers to learn about the benefits of cooperatives. It will aim to bring in more youths in the cooperative sector. … Read more

First Anniversary of creation of Ladakh and J&K celebrated

On August 5, 2020, the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir celebrated their first anniversary of formation. Background On August 5, 2019, the Government of India revoked the special status to Jammu and Kashmir by modifying Article 370 of the Constitution. After the abrogation of the article, two union territories Ladakh and Jammu … Read more

What is Swachh Bharat Kranti?

Swachh Bharat Kranti” is a translated copy of the book “Swachh Bharat Revolution”. Swachh Bharat Kranti is a Hindi version and Swachh Bharat Revolution is the English version. On August 5, 2020, the Hindi version of Swachh Bharat Revolution was launched by the Union Minister of Textiles and Women and Child Development Smt Smriti Irani … Read more

Vidyarthi Vigyaan Manthan 2020-21: Key highlights

The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan recently launched an innovative initiative Vidyarthi Vigyaan Manthan 2020-21 (VVM). This initiative under the national programme is created to make science an interesting study among students from class 6 to 11. Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational … Read more

Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

Barakah is the UAE first nuclear reactor. Barakah, means “blessing” in Arabic, it is the Arab regional first Nuclear power plant. Barakah was built by a consortium led by the Korea Electric Power Corporation at a cost of some $24.4 billion. Recently the power plant achieved its criticality; the first step towards power production. Criticality … Read more

1947 agreement Tripartite agreement

Part of: GS Prelims and Mains II – India-Nepal relations; International relations  About:  Tripartite agreement between the United Kingdom, India and Nepal was a treaty signed in 1947 concerning the rights of Gurkhas in military service.  In 1947, India became independent from the United Kingdom, and it was decided between the two governments to split the … Read more

Menstrual Hygiene Management National Guidelines, 2015

Part of: GS Mains II and III – Children/Women welfare; Health/Social issue  Context:  National Guidelines on Menstrual Hygiene Management was released by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in 2015  It seeks to address every component of menstrual hygiene ranging from, raising awareness, addressing behaviour change, creating a demand for better hygiene products, capacity building … Read more

A.P. Governor clears Bill which provides for three capitals

Part of: GS Mains II – Government policies and interventions for development  In news:  In a major turning point in the history of Andhra Pradesh, Governor gave his assent to the A.P. Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions and A.P. Capital Region Development Authority Repeal Bills ­ 2020.  The clearance of the decentralisation Bill facilitates the … Read more