Context: The Cabinet has approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme with a budget allocation of Rs. 10,900 crore over two years. Why in the news? The Union Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister of India, has recently approved a proposal from the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) to […]
Why in the news? (Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance) Recently, the Central Government has extended the Ayushman Bharat Recently, the Central Government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to include health coverage for senior citizens aged 70 and above. This move marks a crucial step towards achieving universal healthcare in the
Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance for Senior Citizens Read More »
GS Paper 3: Science and Technology Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a mission to enhance the capabilities of India’s weather department in forecasting, modelling, and dissemination. Mission Mausam will be allocated a budget of ₹2,000 crore for its first two years. What’s in Today’s Article? About Mission Mausam Objectives Key Focus
GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance, Judiciary Why in the news? The Supreme Court recently stated that setting up Gram Nyayalayas nationwide would enhance access to justice. Gram Nyayalayas are considered Courts of Judicial Magistrates of the First Class, with both civil and criminal jurisdiction to resolve minor disputes at the village level. The concept
What are Gram Nyayalayas? Read More »
GS Paper I: Art and Culture Why in the News? During his recent visit to Germany, India’s External Affairs Minister visited the replica of the East Gate of Sanchi’s Great Stupa, which is located in front of the Humboldt Forum Museum in Berlin. What’s in Today’s Article? What is a Stupa? The Great Stupa of
The Great Stupa of Sanchi Read More »
Why in the news? The 54th GST Council meeting was held in New Delhi. Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, chaired the session. What is the Goods and Services Tax Council? To implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Constitutional (122nd Amendment) Bill was approved by Parliament and over
GS Paper 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations Why in the news? Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is currently on a two-day official visit to India. This is his inaugural visit to India in his role as Crown Prince. What’s featured in today’s article? India-UAE Bilateral
Visit of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to India Read More »
Why in the news? The Centre has eased the automatic exclusion criteria for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), enabling families with specific assets to qualify for the rural housing scheme. What’s covered in today’s article? Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) Eased norms under PMAY-Gramin Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Pradhan Mantri
Centre Eases Norms for PMAY-Gramin Read More »
Context: OpenAI is working on a confidential initiative known as ‘Strawberry,’ aimed at advancing AI research and planning capabilities. What is Project Strawberry? Originally known as Q* (Q-Star), the project aims to develop AI that can self-train, with enhanced planning and logical reasoning abilities reaching human-like levels. The project could greatly improve AI’s capacity for
OpenAI’s Project ‘Strawberry’ Read More »
GS Paper II: Population and Associated Issues, Issues arising out of design and implementation of policies. Why NRC in ASSAM in the news? Recently, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the government has decided not to issue Aadhaar cards to individuals who did not apply for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens
