What is Mission Indradhanush? Mission Indradhanush was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India on December 25, 2014 The aim is to fully immunize more than 89 lakh children who are either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated under UIP. It targets children under 2 years of age and pregnant women for … Read more
What are the key provisions of the Social Security Code 2020? Recently, Lok Sabha passed the Social Security Code, 2020 Social Security is a measure to ensure access to health care and provisions of income security to workers. This replaces nine laws related to social security, including the Employees’ Provident Fund Act, 1952, the Maternity … Read more
What is Silk Samagra Scheme? It is a Central Sector Scheme. Launched for a period of three years i.e 2017-2020. The scheme is being implemented by the Central Silk Board (CSB) It focuses on improving the quality and productivity of domestic silk thereby reducing the country’s dependence on imported silk. It comprises the following four … Read more
What is Know India Programme? The KIP is a 25-day orientation programme organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the states of India. It is for engagement with Indian origin youth (between 18-30 years) to enhance their awareness about India, its cultural heritage, art and to familiarise them with various aspects of … Read more
What is the role of the Parliamentary Committee? Parliamentary committees are established to study and deal with various matters that cannot be directly handled by the legislature due to their volume and complexity. Indian Constitution mentions two kinds of Parliamentary Committees – Standing Committees and Ad Hoc Committees. Any subject related to these committees is … Read more
What are the key features of Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020? The Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 was recently passed in Lok Sabha. The bill aims to regulate, operate and plan major ports in India. The bill will provide greater autonomy to these ports. It will replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The legislation … Read more
What is Samarth Scheme? Samarth Scheme, also known as Scheme for Capacity Building in the Textile Sector (SCBTS). Ministry: Skill Development Scheme of Ministry Of Textiles. This scheme is about providing skill development to the youth for gainful and sustainable employment in the textile sector covering the entire value chain of textiles excluding spinning and … Read more
What is O-SMART Scheme? The O-SMART (Ocean Services, Modelling, Applications, Resources, and Technology) Scheme was approved by the Cabinet Committee on August 29, 2018. The scheme aims at stepping up the ocean research and setting up early warning weather systems. It also addresses ocean development activities such as resources, technology, observations, services, science and also … Read more
What is Biotech-KISAN Programme? Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN) is a Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology initiative that empowers farmers, especially women farmers. It aims to understand the problems of water, soil, seed and market faced by the farmers and provide simple solutions to them. The Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network … Read more
What is Accessible India Campaign? Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan is a nation-wide Campaign launched by Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Launched on International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December 2015. Aim: To provide universal accessibility to persons with disabilities and To provide equal opportunity to … Read more
