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Relevance: GS2– Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) released the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 on November 10. The proposed bill aims to replace the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of …
Read MoreIn regions where certain games are restricted or banned, individuals commonly resort to setting stakes on messaging apps for accessing prohibited games. Source: Forbes India What is VPN? A VPN, or virtual private network, is a service that creates a secure, encrypted connection between your device and the internet. This means that your internet traffic …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Centre providing food grains free of cost under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) Source: Research Gate Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) is a food security scheme launched by the Government of India in March 2020 in response to the …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The “Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2023” (IPRD-2023), the Indian Navy’s three-day annual apex-level regional strategic dialogue, commenced on November 15, 2023, in New Delhi. Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Honourable Vice President of India, served as the Chief Guest during the ‘Commemorative Session.’ Source: Universal Institute Sequel to Goa Maritime Conclave 2023: Recent …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Prime Minister inaugurated two significant initiatives on November 15, celebrated as Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas. The launch took place in Kunti, Jharkhand, and included the PM Janman scheme and Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. Source : Statistica Tribes in India India has the second-largest tribal population in the world.(Over 730 Scheduled Tribes …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) records a significant increase, with 18.88 lakh new workers added under the ESI Scheme in September. Source: NewsOnAir.in Employee State Insurance Scheme (ESI) The Employee State Insurance Scheme (ESIS) is an integrated measure of social security and health insurance program designed to provide financial protection and …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Government e-Marketplace (GeM) achieves a milestone of two lakh crore in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) in less than eight months. Average GMV per day exceeds 850 crore rupees, showcasing substantial growth in the current fiscal year. Source: ET Government What is GeM? GeM, a National Public Procurement Portal, simplifies online procurement …
Read MoreWhy in the News? World Diabetes Day 2023: A Global Initiative for Health Awareness. Emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing diabetes worldwide. Source: Smile India Trust World Diabetes Day Establishment In 2007, the General Assembly designated November 14 as World Diabetes Day. Recognizing the global impact of diabetes and the need for heightened awareness …
Read MoreWhy in the News: European astronomers unveil the inaugural images from the Euclid space telescope. Source: Space.com The Euclid’s Mission: Euclid aims to unravel the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. Euclid prepares to construct a 3D map covering a third of the sky. Positioned at Lagrange point 2, Euclid joins NASA’s James Webb …
Read MoreWhy in the News: Government launched the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ on November 13, 2023. This pioneering web portal invites Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) nationwide to actively participate by submitting key data regularly. Source: MoHUA.gov.in Ministry Associated: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) Key Objectives: AAINA aims to establish a robust database of …
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