Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: Six universities in Uttar Pradesh have each been awarded ₹100 crore in funding under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme, aimed at developing these institutions as multi-disciplinary education and research universities (MERUs). The funding aims to upgrade laboratories, modernize classrooms, foster innovation hubs, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: The Supreme Court of India has temporarily suspended the implementation of the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 2023, which activists and experts claimed diluted environmental protections for forests. The court’s interim order mandates that the identification of forests should adhere to the “dictionary definition” of forests, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: Assam Chief Minister announced the initiation of a survey of land within char (riverine) areas under Mission Basundhara 4.0, aimed at settling land in these regions. Mission Basundhara is a program in Assam, India that aims to make land revenue services more accessible to citizens. The program includes …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Law Commission’s 287th report proposes mandatory registration of marriages involving Non-Resident Indians (NRI) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) to address the challenges faced by Indian women deserted by their NRI or OCI spouses. Key Recommendations: The report suggests revisions to the pending Registration of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: MEA Context: The Prime Minister participated as the Guest of Honour at the World Governments Summit 2024. He delivered a keynote address on the theme “Shaping the Future Governments,” emphasizing the need for governance to be inclusive, tech-savvy, clean, transparent, and green.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Poland, France, and Germany have pledged to strengthen Europe’s security and defense capabilities. The foreign ministers of the three nations met to discuss reviving the Weimar Triangle, aimed at enhancing cooperation. The Weimar Triangle, established in 1991, aims to foster cooperation and strengthen ties …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, inaugurated a ground-breaking initiative called ‘Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat’ in marking a significant move towards digital empowerment in rural India. The project aims to extend PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) Service to …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: Prime Minister launched the ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ to provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month to one crore households. Features of the scheme: The scheme, aimed at promoting solar power and sustainable development, involves an investment of over Rs …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The 22nd Law Commission of India has submitted Report No. 286 titled “A Comprehensive Review of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897” to the Government of India. Prompted by the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the realization of limitations in the legal framework regarding health, the …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has released the CRISIL study report named “Prabhaav,” assessing the impact of the Fund of Funds for Start-ups (FFS), a key initiative under the Start-up India Action Plan. Managed by SIDBI on behalf of the Department for Promotion …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: On the International Day for Girls and Women in Science, a new initiative named SWATI (Science For Women: A Technology & Innovation) was launched by a panel representing India’s science academies. Developed, hosted and maintained by the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Line Context: The Indian government has launched the SARATHI portal to assist insurance companies in reaching out to farmers and rural populations with tailored insurance products, including the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The SARATHI portal, or Sandbox for Agriculture, Rural Security, Technology, and Insurance, aims to …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Indian Cabinet has approved the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY),” a central sector sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada aimed at formalizing the fisheries sector and supporting micro and small enterprises within it. Key Highlights of the scheme:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: A committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has selected Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as the new chairperson of Lokpal, and Aeratu S. Rajeev, managing director of Bank of Maharashtra, as the Vigilance Commissioner Lokpal is an anti-corruption authority or body of ombudsman that …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: The Supreme Court of India, has ordered the release of a man sentenced to 20 years in jail for raping a minor girl whom he later married in 2014. The court invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution due to the peculiar circumstances …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, inaugurated the C-CARES web portal of the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO). Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), the portal marks a significant step in digitizing CMPFO’s records and processes. CMPFO administers …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched the GHAR (GO Home and Re-Unite) Portal for the digital monitoring and tracking of the restoration and repatriation of children as per the protocols under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Union Cabinet of India has approved a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), aiming to enhance bilateral economic engagement, particularly in manufacturing and foreign direct investment (FDI). The approval is expected to boost investor confidence, attract large investments, and create opportunities for …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation launched a computerization scheme for the offices of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCSs) and Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (ARDBs) in various states. The initiative, part of the “Sahkaar Se Samriddhi” vision, aims to digitize the entire cooperative sector, …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Odisha government has launched the ‘Laghu Bana Jatya Drabya Kraya’ (LABHA) Yojana, a 100% State-funded minimum support price (MSP) scheme for minor forest produce (MFP). This initiative aims to benefit the large tribal population in Odisha, constituting 23% of the total population. Under the scheme, the …
