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Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)

Source:  TP Subject:  International Organisation Context: The inaugural meeting of the BRIC-Research Advisory Board (BRIC-RAB) was held at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad. About Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC): What it is? BRIC is an Apex Autonomous Body established as a registered Society under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science …

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Discuss the significance of data-driven policymaking in social justice interventions. Analyse associated risks.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Q3. Discuss the significance of data-driven policymaking in social justice interventions. Analyse associated risks. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Growing reliance on data and digital governance in welfare delivery (DBT, AI-based …

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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS)

Source:  PIB Subject:  Government Scheme Context: The Union Home Minister launched India’s first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. About Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Public Distribution System (PDS): What it is? The CBDC-based PDS is a digitally enabled ration distribution system that integrates Central Bank Digital Currency into …

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Does India need nutritional transformation?

Syllabus: Health Source:  TH Context: India is witnessing a growing debate on nutritional transformation driven by the rise of functional foods and smart proteins, as the government explores biotech-based solutions to shift from food security to nutritional security under the BioE3 policy framework. About Does India need nutritional transformation? What are Functional Foods? Definition: Functional …

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“The architecture of welfare delivery in India is vast but fragmented”. Analyse how the proliferation of schemes affects efficiency. Suggest institutional reforms for convergence.

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population Q3. “The architecture of welfare delivery in India is vast but fragmented”. Analyse how the proliferation of schemes affects efficiency. Suggest institutional reforms for convergence. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: To assess the challenges of India’s welfare delivery framework, its fragmentation …

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High Performance Biomanufacturing Platforms

Source:  ET Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) launched High-Performance Biomanufacturing Platforms in New Delhi under the BioE3 Policy. About High Performance Biomanufacturing Platforms: What it is? A national network of advanced bio-foundries and biomanufacturing hubs. Provides world-class tools, technologies, and infrastructure to scale bio-based innovations from lab …

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UMEED Portal

Source:  PIB Context: The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched an additional module on the UMEED Portal to allow widows, divorced women, and orphans to apply for maintenance support from Waqf-alal-aulad properties. About UMEED Portal What it is ? UMEED stands for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development. It is a centralized digital platformfor registering …

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Assess the role of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in transforming India’s subsidy delivery architecture. How has it helped curb leakages?

Topic:  Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. Assess the role of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in transforming India’s subsidy delivery architecture. How has it helped curb leakages? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Because PMJDY has become the backbone of India’s DBT-led subsidy system, transforming governance by …

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‘One Day One Genome’ Initiative

Source:   PIB  Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative to showcase India’s microbial diversity. About One Day One Genome Initiative: Ministry: Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Launch: November 9, 2024, by Shri Amitabh Kant at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. …

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Challenges Faced by India’s bioeconomy

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Biotechnology  Source: TH  Context: India’s bioeconomy growth is not in sync with desired funding and policy support. Bioeconomy: It is the economic activity involving the use of biotechnology and biomass in the production of goods, services, or energy.   India’s bioeconomy: According to the DBT’s ‘Bioeconomy Report 2022’ report, India’s bioeconomy …

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Insights into Editorial: Widening the net Beyond the Income Norm

 Insights into Editorial: Widening the net Beyond the Income Norm 11 January 2016 Article Link In an effort to reduce unnecessary subsidy burden on the exchequer, the Union Government has undertaken a series of LPG Subsidy reforms over the last one year. Various developments so far: Launch of PAHAL: The centre welcomed 2015 with the …

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