Operation Greens Scheme: The government’s flagship Operation Greens scheme, designed to stabilise crop prices and benefit farmers, has spent just 34 per cent of its allocated budget for 2024-25, according to a parliamentary report.A Central Sector Scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana to stabilize crop prices and ensure farmers’ welfare. Ministry: Ministry of […]
Month: December 2024
Decline in Contributions to PM CARES Fund After COVID Pandemic
Decline in Contributions to PM CARES Fund After COVID Pandemic: The PM CARES Fund, created in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 crisis, saw a significant drop in contributions in the financial year 2022-23, with total donations reaching Rs 912 crore, a steep fall from the Rs 7,184 crore received in 2020-21. Voluntary contributions […]
Haryana Hikes DCRG Limit by 25%
Haryana Hikes DCRG Limit by 25%: The Haryana government, under Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has made several significant decisions to enhance employee benefits, improve governance, and address public concerns. The decisions were announced after a state cabinet meeting, including increases in gratuity limits, updates to development charges policies, and reforms in public service exams.
Koneru Humpy From Retirement Doubts to Rapid Glory
Koneru Humpy From Retirement Doubts to Rapid Glory: Koneru Humpy, the pioneering force in Indian women’s chess, scripted another chapter of glory by winning her second Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship title in New York at the age of 37. Her remarkable journey from contemplating retirement to reclaiming the world crown underscores her resilience and […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 28th December 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 28th December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
NHRC Action On Tribal Suicides In Kerala
NHRC Action On Tribal Suicides In Kerala: The NHRC took suo motu cognisance of a news report highlighting an alarming rise in suicides among the tribal population in Kerala’s Peringammala Panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram district. The report revealed that 23 suicides occurred in 2024, following 138 suicides in the region between 2011 and 2022. National Human […]
Tiger Translocation
Tiger Translocation: MP to translocate 15 tigers to Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Odisha The Madhya Pradesh government has announced the translocation of 15 tigers to Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. This initiative involves 12 tigresses and 3 tigers, subject to approval from the Central Government. The tigers will be relocated from the Bandhavgarh, Pench, and Kanha Tiger […]
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: AI and machine learning to help the Indian pharma industry to pivot innovation. AI refers to machines performing human-like tasks such as learning, reasoning, and decision-making. Core components include: Machine Learning (ML): Algorithms that improve over time with data. Neural Networks: Mimicking the human brain for pattern recognition. Natural Language […]
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has paid tributes to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who was serving with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) at Golan Heights. UNDOF was established by UN Security Council Resolution 350 (1974) on 31 May 1974 immediately following disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel […]
SVAMITVA Scheme : In News
SVAMITVA Scheme : In News The Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) is a central sector scheme, launched in 2020. It was launched with a vision to enhance the economic progress of rural India by providing ‘Record of Rights’ to households possessing houses in inhabited areas in villages through […]
