PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 8-December -2023 1. MONUMENT MITRA SCHEME. Topic: GS1 – art and culture Context: “Adopt A Heritage Program 2.0” was launched on September 4, 2023, by the Union Minister of Culture. MONUMENT MITRA SCHEME: Objective: The program aims to enhance the visitor experience and make protected monuments more visitor-friendly. ASI Framework: Archaeological Survey…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 7-December -2023 1. PM hails Garba’s inscription on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. Topic: GS1 – art and culture Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses joy over the inclusion of Gujarat’s Garba on UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List. In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister highlights Garba as a…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 6-December -2023 1. Flagship Agricultural Schemes. Topic: GS3 – agriculture sector. Context: Agriculture in India is a state subject, but the Government of India implements various schemes for farmers’ welfare. Schemes for agriculture sector: Schemes cover credit, insurance, income support, infrastructure, crops (including horticulture), seeds, mechanization, marketing, organic farming, farmer collectives, irrigation,…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 5-December -2023 1. 66 Indian Airports are operating on 100% Green Energy. Topic: GS3 – clean energy. Context: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) in India has initiated efforts towards achieving carbon neutrality and net zero carbon emissions at airports. More information on the news: A key step in this initiative involves…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 4-December -2023 1. Prime Minister pays tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary. Topic: GS1 – Indian history. Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, on his birth anniversary. The Prime Minister highlighted Dr. Prasad’s profound wisdom and steadfast leadership during…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 2-December -2023 1. Codex Alimentarius Commission Praises India’s Standards on Millets Topic: GS3. Context: India’s Standards on Millets, presented at the 46th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) in Rome, have been praised by the international food safety and quality standard-setting body. The Codex Alimentarius Commission, created by WHO and FAO…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 1-December -2023 1. INDEX OF EIGHT CORE INDUSTRIES (BASE: 2011-12=100) FOR OCTOBER, 2023 Topic: GS3 – Indian economy Context: The Combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 12.1% in October 2023 compared to October 2022. More on this news: All eight core industries, including Cement, Coal, Crude Oil, Electricity, Fertilizers,…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 30-November -2023 1. Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan Topic: GS2- Vulnerable section Context: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) with total outlay of Rs.24,104 crore (Central Share:Rs.15,336 crore and State Share: Rs.8,768…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 29-November -2023 1. RAKSHA MANTRI SHRI RAJNATH SINGH UNVEILS CREST OF PROJECT 15B STEALTH GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER YARD 12706 (IMPHAL) Topic: GS3- Security Context: The crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal), the third amongst the four Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers, was unveiled by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, in the presence…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 27-November -2023 1. PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES THE CONSTITUTION DAY CELEBRATIONS ORGANISED BY THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: President Droupadi Murmu attended Constitution Day Celebrations in New Delhi on November 26, 2023. Views expressed by the President: Emphasis on celebrating values enshrined in the Constitution: justice,…
