Tag: Mission Shakti
Crèche Guidelines in India: Rules, Labour Laws, Safety Norms & Childcare Standards
PANKHUDI portal
Source: DD News Subject: Government Scheme Context: Union Minister has launched PANKHUDI, an integrated digital portal to enhance ease of living for women and children by streamlining CSR partnerships and stakeholder collaboration. About PANKHUDI portal: What it is? A single-window, integrated digital platform that facilitates CSR and voluntary partnerships for women and child development, enabling …
Palna Scheme
Source: DD News Context: The 7th edition of Poshan Pakhwada began on April, with a spotlight on early childhood nutrition, and the government’s Palna Scheme is being promoted as a key childcare intervention under Mission Shakti. About Palna Scheme: What it is? Palna is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides quality crèche services for children …
Militarisation of space
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indigenization of Technology/Awareness in the Fields of Space/Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. Source: TH Context: According to the CDS (General Anil Chauhan), the very nature of warfare is on the cusp of major transformation with space being used to enhance combat capabilities in land, sea and cyber …
Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Source: TH Context: The SC has sought more information about Mission Shakti because it is concerned about a persistent lack of protection officers to handle domestic violence cases. Background: Appointment …
Mission Vatsalya:
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for the vulnerable sections of the society. Context: The Ministry of Women and Child Development has sent its draft guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme to States and Union Territories to seek their suggestions. Mission Vatsalya is one of the new triad of schemes along with Mission Shakti, …
RSTV: IN DEPTH: A-SAT MISSILE
Introduction: India joined an elite club of nations who possess an anti-satellite technology. The technological mission, named Mission Shakti, was led by DRDO with an aim to strengthen India’s overall security. Experts say, the capability of attacking a satellite in a orbit closer to Earth will give a tactical weapons edge to the country. …








