1. Five Successful Years of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2053142 ) Context Launched on September 12, 2019, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) has completed five years, providing a monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 to Small and Marginal Farmers upon turning 60. With 23.38 lakh farmers enrolled, the scheme’s significant…
1. Suspected Mpox case under investigation; patient put under isolation, no cause for alarm (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2052937 ) Context A young male patient, recently returned from a Mpox-affected country, is a suspected case of Mpox. Isolated and stable, the case is being managed per protocols, with contact tracingemphasise preparedness and minimal public risk. Mpox (Monkeypox):
1. Experts discuss on AI-driven solutions that can improve healthcare (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2052256 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health, GS3 – Science and Technology Context The conference on “AI in Healthcare,” held at IIIT Delhi on September 5, 2024, focused on bridging medicine and engineering through AI-driven healthcare solutions. Organised by the DST…
1. Digital Agriculture Mission: Tech for Transforming Farmers’ Lives (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2051719 ) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture, GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context India’s Digital Agriculture Mission, approved with a Rs. 2,817 Crore budget aims to revolutionise agriculture through digital technologies. It includes creating digital farmer IDs, advanced crop and soil mapping, and a…
1. New high-performance gas sensor can monitor low level nitrogen oxides pollution (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2051321 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Researchers have developed a groundbreaking gas sensor using mixed spinel zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) nanostructures, capable of detecting nitrogen oxides (NOx) at ultra-low concentrations (ppb levels) and room temperature. This advancement addresses key…
1. Cabinet approves one more semiconductor unit under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2050859 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy, GS2 –Governance Context The Union Cabinet approved Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd’s Rs 3,300 crore investment to set up a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat, with a capacity of 60 lakh chips per day. This…
1. Shri Satish Kumar takes charge as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Railway Board (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2050631 ) Context Shri Satish Kumar has assumed the role of Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board. With over 34 years in Indian Railways, his notable contributions include advancing safety, quality management, and infrastructure development, including innovations like…
1. Dr. T.V. Somanathan takes over as the new Cabinet Secretary (Source –https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2050110 ) Context Dr. T.V. Somanathan has assumed the role of Cabinet Secretary in India, succeeding Rajiv Gauba. An IAS officer of the 1987 batch, Dr. Somanathan has extensive experience in finance, public policy, and international institutions, including the World Bank. Cabinet Secretary…
1. Second Arihant-Class submarine ‘INS Arighaat’ commissioned into Indian Navy (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2049870 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context INS Arighaat’s commissioning on August 29, 2024, marks a significant boost to India’s nuclear deterrence and maritime defence capabilities. The advanced submarine strengthens India’s nuclear triad and aligns with the government’s push for self-reliance…
1. Cabinet accords approval for progressive expansion of Central Sector Scheme of ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2049318 ) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture – Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce Context The Union Cabinet’s approval to expand the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) aims to bolster agricultural infrastructure by including new project types and aligning…
