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Syllabus: GS 2: Government intervention and Schemes Issues related to development and management of social sectors related to health. Why in the News? The expansion of Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY to cover all elderly individuals aged 70 and above, regardless of income, represents a significant enhancement in India’s healthcare coverage, addressing the growing needs of an aging …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Green Hydrogen Conference 2024, called for global partnerships to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate research in green hydrogen to combat climate change. About the launch of India’s Green Hydrogen Mission: Launched in 2023, the mission aims to drive innovation, infrastructure development, and industrial growth …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Cabinet approved ‘Mission Mausam’ to enhance India’s weather forecasting, research, and climate resilience, focusing on advanced technologies and benefiting multiple sectors across the country. Highlights of the initiative : The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved ‘Mission Mausam‘ with a budget of ₹2,000 crore over two …
Read MoreWhy in the news? IAF’s symposium during Exercise Tarang Shakti 2024 gathered 50 delegates from 27 nations to discuss strategies and technologies for improving air domain awareness and regional security. Event Overview: The Indian Air Force (IAF) held a multinational symposium on ‘Air Domain Awareness’ on September 11, 2024, in Jodhpur, as part of Exercise …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Russia has launched “Ocean 2024,” its largest naval exercise in decades, involving all five fleets and international observers to assess combat readiness amid rising geopolitical tensions. About the Largest Naval Drill in Decades: Scope and Locations Exercise Name: “Ocean 2024.” Involvement: All five Russian fleets are participating. Locations: Simultaneous drills in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Cabinet approved the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme with a ₹3,435 crore outlay to deploy over 38,000 e-buses, reducing pollution and boosting public transport. Addressing Challenges in E-Bus Adoption: Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) face challenges in adopting e-buses due to their high upfront cost and lower revenue realisation. PTAs will induct …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Bio-Technology Focus: India launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission in 2023, aiming to eliminate the disease by 2047. With over a million people affected, particularly in tribal regions, this mission focuses on large-scale screening, medicine accessibility, and raising awareness to combat social stigma. Introduction and Background: In 2023, Indian Prime Minister …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: India’s economic growth and management Start-up ecosystem in India Why in the News? India’s rapid economic growth is driven by digital innovation, a thriving startup ecosystem, and an evolving higher education system. To sustain and amplify this growth, India must integrate education, entrepreneurship, and employment, addressing global competitiveness and domestic needs. Economic …
Read MoreWhy in the news? External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called for enhanced defence ties with Germany and urged the nation to ease export controls, focusing on collaboration in green energy and technology sectors. About Greater Defence Cooperation & Export Controls: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasised enhancing defence cooperation between India and Germany. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Experts highlight the need to diversify crops, adopt organic practices, and boost farmer incomes, addressing rising production costs and declining efficiency in Indian agriculture. Key Issues in Indian Agriculture: Agriculture employs most of India’s workforce, yet Indian farmers struggle with low incomes compared to peers globally. Field crops like wheat and …
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