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Dharavi Redevelopment Project

In News Recently, the Union Railway Minister and Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister signed a ‘definitive agreement’ for handing over 47.5 acres of Railway land in Dadar for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. About the project   Plan to re-build Asia’s largest slum cluster:  This is the fourth time in the last 18 years that the Maharashtra government […]

RRBs to extend credit for MSMEs

In News RRBs will soon extend credit for education, housing and even small businesses in rural India. More about the news About: To provide credit to rural consumers, the government is planning to leverage the 15,000-odd strong network of the 43 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in the country by asking them to expand their portfolio […]

Mission DefSpace

In News Indian Prime Minister recently launched “Mission DefSpace” at DefExpo22. More about the news About: “Mission DocSpace” is launched for developing innovative solutions for the Armed Forces. The Prime Minister also released the fourth defence indigenisation list which bars the import of 101 items after certain timelines. Significance of Space diplomacy: Space technology is […]

Swadesh Darshan 2

In News  The government recently revamped the scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) to develop sustainable and responsible destinations with a tourist and destination centric approach. Part 1 of Swadesh Darshan I had faced some criticism mainly pertaining to “resources being spread thin due to the many destinations being covered and too many stakeholders being […]

Draft National Credit Framework

In News Recently, the Government of India unveiled the draft National Credit Framework (NCrF) to enable the integration of academic and vocational domains. Key Points About: National Credit Framework is a next generation, multidimensional instrument under National Education Policy (NEP).  Aim of NCrF:  To formulate a unified credit accumulation and transfer for general and vocational […]

Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

Context Recently, the Central government has pitched for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to the Supreme Court arguing different laws as an affront to the nation’s unity. About The Centre responded to petitions filed in the apex court seeking uniformity in laws governing matters of divorce, succession and inheritance and adoption and guardianship for all, irrespective […]

India’s First Aluminum Freight Rake

In News The Union minister for Railways recently launched India’s first all-aluminium freight rail rakes. More about the news About: Hindalco has developed these all-aluminium freight rail rakes.  The aluminum rakes have been developed to: Modernise freight transportation and  Enable large carbon savings for Indian Railways. 61-wagon rakes have been flagged off from Bhubaneswar station.  […]

PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman Cards

Context The Prime Minister distributed the PMJDY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards in Gujarat. About Gujarat combined the MA/MAV Yojana with the AB-PM-JAY scheme in 2019 and gave it the name PMJAY-MA Yojana (Mukhyamantri Amrutam (MA)). The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the largest health insurance scheme in the world, was introduced by the […]

World Health Summit: Global leaders pledge $2.5 billion for Polio Eradication

In News Recently, Global leaders pledged $2.5 billion for polio eradication at the World Health Summit. Key Points World Health Summit: It is an international health conference which was held in Berlin, Germany, from October 16-18, 2022.  Leaders pledged to give about Rs 19 crore.  Pledging:   Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $1.2 billion to […]

Drug Menace

In News The Supreme Court recently highlighted that drug abuse has gripped society and also demanded some modules that can translate as an Order to tackle the issue. More about the news Court’s take on Drug menace: Issue: According to the court’s adviser in the case, it is a matter of demand and supply. It […]