Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Union Minister for Home and Cooperation, provided an update in the Rajya Sabha regarding the implementation and funding framework of the Ayushman Sahakar Scheme. About Ayushman Sahakar Scheme: What it is? Ayushman Sahakar is a dedicated scheme of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) to provide financial assistance …
Source: TH Subject: Government Scheme Context: India’s first cooperative-based taxi service ‘Bharat Taxi’ is being formally launched by Union Minister in New Delhi. The launch marks a major push to cooperative-led, driver-owned mobility, aligned with the vision of Sahkar se Samriddhi. About India’s first cooperative-based taxi service – Bharat Taxi: What it is? Bharat Taxi …
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Source: DH Context: India is set to launch ‘Bharat Taxi’, the country’s first cooperative cab service, in November 2025 in Delhi under the aegis of the Ministry of Cooperation and National e-Governance Division (NeGD) . About Bharat Taxi – India’s First Cooperative Cab Service: What it is? Bharat Taxi is a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform …
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Source: TOI Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,000 crore grant to the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) over four years. About National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC): What it is? NCDC is a statutory body that promotes and finances cooperative development in agriculture, rural industries, and allied sectors. Established in: Set up in 1963 …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Syllabus: Economics Source: PIB Context: India’s economy is transitioning to formality, improving employment security, social benefits, and economic stability. This shift enhances workers’ quality of life through access to social security, regulated conditions, and financial safety nets, with institutions like EPFO driving workforce formalization. What is Formalization of the Economy? Formalization is the process of …
Syllabus: Cooperatives Source: PIB Context: India’s cooperative movement, rooted in the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (“the world is one family”), has played a transformative role in fostering inclusive growth, empowering marginalized communities, and driving rural development. What are Cooperative Societies? Cooperative societies are voluntary organizations where individuals with shared interests collaborate to achieve common economic …
Insights IAS UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 5 June 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Context: The National Level Coordination Committee (NLCC) for the world’s largest grain storage plan held its first meeting in Delhi. The plan aims to transform Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) into Multi-Service Societies. The pilot project, implemented in 11 states, focuses on creating agricultural infrastructure at the PACS level, including warehouses and processing units, through …
General Studies 3 Syllabus: Agriculture – Cooperative Societies Source: PIB Context: The Union Cabinet approved the constitution and empowerment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the facilitation of the “world’s largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector” by the convergence of various schemes of the Ministries of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Consumer Affairs, Food …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …
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Topics Covered: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Ministry of Cooperation: Context: A new ‘Ministry of Cooperation’ has been created for strengthening the cooperative movement in the country. Roles/Functions of the new ministry: Provide a separate administrative, legal and policy framework …
