Tag: GS

Polity and Governance SAATH Initiative Syllabus: GS 2/Government Policies & Interventions In News  Recently, the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor launched a Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme titled ‘Saath’ for women. About  There are 48000 SHGs in Jammu and Kashmir.  Four lakh women are connected to these SHGs.  Saath initiative will stress mentoring and market linkages […]

Health Scrub Typhus Syllabus: GS 2/Health In News  Mathura in western Uttar Pradesh have reported cases of a mystery fever, which has been identified as scrub typhus. About  Scrub typhus, also known as bush typhus, is a disease caused by a bacteria called Orientia tsutsugamushi.  It is spread to people through bites of infected chiggers […]

Indian Economy Sukhet Model Syllabus:GS 3/Indian Economy & Related Issues In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India praised the ‘Sukhet model’ of Madhubani district in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme. About  Sukhet model is named after Sukhet village in Madhubani district where it is being implemented by the scientists of Dr Rajendra Prasad Central […]

Defence ICGS Vigraha Syllabus: GS 3/Defence In News Recently, the Indian Coast Guard Ship Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) ICGS Vigraha commissioned by Minister for Defence Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) OPVs are long-range surface ships, capable of operation in the maritime zones of India, including island territories with helicopter operation capabilities.  Their roles include coastal and […]

Bharat series (BH-series) Syllabus: GS 2/Government Policies & Interventions Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles i.e. “Bharat series (BH-series)” to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles. About  A vehicle bearing this registration mark shall not require the assignment of a new registration mark when the owner […]

Indian Polity  SVEEP programme  Syllabus:GS 2/Government Policies & Interventions Recently, the Consultation Workshop of Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP ) ended. Agenda of the workshop:   To review State SVEEP Plans and conduct extensive deliberations on the important aspects of SVEEP for a comprehensive strategy for the forthcoming elections. About  It is the […]

Indian Polity  37th PRAGATI Meeting Syllabus: GS 2/Government Policies & Interventions In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India chaired the meeting of the 37th edition of  Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation (PRAGATI). About  It is an information and communications technology( ICT) based multimodal platform aimed at addressing the common man’s grievances and simultaneously monitoring […]

Indian Economy Ubharte Sitaare Fund   Syllabus: GS3/Indian Economy & Related Issues Recently, the Union finance minister launched the Ubharte Sitaare Fund (USF) for export-oriented small and mid-sized companies and startups in Lucknow.  Background  The fund was announced during a Budget speech in 2020 in the backdrop of constraints faced by small and mid-sized companies […]