Headlines of the day 16-08-2023


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Key points to know

Rajasthan’s  Annapurna scheme

The Hindu:

(Page 4)

Polity and Governance

  • What are the key objectives of Rajasthan’s  Annapurna scheme?

Bird Survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve 

The Hindu: (Page 4)

Environment 

  • What are the key findings of the recently held  bird survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve?

Deemed Forest 

The Hindu:

(Page 10)

Governance/ Environment

  • What is Deemed Forest?
  • What are the key features of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023?

Talwar-class stealth frigates

The Hindu:

(Page 10)

Defence

  • What are Talwar-class stealth frigates?
  • Its Significance

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U)

The Hindu:

(Page 11) 

Polity and Governance

  • What is the significance of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U)?

Vishwakarma Yojana and Lakhpati Didi

Indian Express :

(Page 1)

Polity and Governance

  • What is Vishwakarma Yojana?
  • What is the significance of the  ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme?

Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) 

PIB

Growth and Development

  • What is Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP)? 
  • Its Significance

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendra (PMKSK)

PIB

Economy

  • What is the significance of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendra (PMKSK)?

‘A-HELP’ Programme

PIB

Economy

  • What is the ‘A-HELP’ Programme?
  • Its Significance