PM-eBus Sewa Scheme: The union cabinet recently approved the ‘PM-eBus Sewa’ scheme for augmenting city bus operations. Under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, 10,000 e-buses will be deployed across cities in the country. Under this scheme, city bus operations will be done on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. This scheme will support bus operations for […]
Month: August 2023
Centralized Public Grievance Redressal And Monitoring System
Centralized Public Grievance Redressal And Monitoring System: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the Centralized Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) 12th monthly report for States for July, 2023. DARPG has integrated the AI based language tool, Bhashini with the CPGRAMS portal. This integration would facilitate the Grievance Redressal Officers […]
Decisions Of Monetary Policy Committee
Decisions Of Monetary Policy Committee: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently opted to maintain the policy repo rate at 6.5%, while simultaneously revising its projection for retail inflation in the current fiscal year (2023-24). Additionally, a temporary 10% Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR) is imposed on banks […]
Lake Titicaca : Threat From Climate Change
Lake Titicaca : Threat From Climate Change Lake Titicaca is facing a serious threat from climate change and drought. It is the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest of the world’s largest lakes. The lake, which lies on the border between Bolivia and Peru, has seen its water levels drop to near-record […]
Nutrition And TB Linkage : Lancet Study
Nutrition And TB Linkage : Lancet Study New studies published in The Lancet and The Lancet Global Health journals provide evidence that improved nutrition can significantly reduce tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality in India. The Reducing Activation of Tuberculosis by Improvement of Nutritional Status (RATIONS) trial conducted in Jharkhand (the state has a high TB […]
Koosina Mane Initiative : Karnataka Government
Koosina Mane Initiative : Karnataka Government Karnataka government has introduced the ‘Koosina Mane’ initiative, which aims to provide childcare support for women enrolled under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other working mothers. This initiative aims to establish childcare centers across 4,000 gram panchayats, supporting working mothers under the MGNREGA and […]
Redwoods Rising : Conservation Initiative
Redwoods Rising : Conservation Initiative A conservation initiative known as Redwoods Rising aims to restore California’s damaged redwood forests by mimicking the traits of healthy young forests, using methods like thinning and prescribed fires. The project, carried out by Redwood National and State Parks and the Save the Redwoods League, seeks to combat the impacts […]
Global Summit On Traditional Medicine
Global Summit On Traditional Medicine: The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, is organizing a unique global summit on Traditional Medicine. This unprecedented event will bring together experts, practitioners, and dignitaries to explore the latest scientific advancements and evidence-based knowledge in the field of traditional medicine. This summit highlights the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 17th Aug 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 17th aug 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve : High Court Order To Relocate All Residents
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve : High Court Order To Relocate All Residents The Madras High Court recently directed the Central government to release funds to relocate all 495 residents of the Thengumarahada village in Tamil Nadu (TN), as the village falls within the protected area of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in […]
