Advent of Europeans in India Union Budget 2024 – NPS Vatsalya Scheme Union Budget 2024 – NPS Vatsalya Scheme Union Budget 2024: Govt introduces pension scheme for minor children NPS Vatsalya Scheme Type: Scheme under the National Pension Scheme (NPS). Purpose: Helps parents/guardians plan for children’s future financial needs. Account Details: The account can be […]

Advent of Europeans in India Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme Centre is unlikely to extend Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) Scheme Introduction: The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) Scheme is a one-time initiative announced in Budget 2023. It is available for two years, up to […]

Advent of Europeans in India DIGIPIN – National Addressing Grid Initiative DIGIPIN – National Addressing Grid Initiative Department of Posts releases beta version of DIGIPIN for public comments and expert opinion DIGIPIN: National Addressing Grid Initiative Overview: DIGIPIN is a geo-coded addressing system in India, developed by the Department of Post and IIT Hyderabad, designed […]

Advent of Europeans in India PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Overview: Launch Date: February 15, 2024 Objective: Provide free electricity to 1 crore households in India. Key Features: Subsidy: Up to 40% of the cost for rooftop solar panels. Savings: Expected to […]

Advent of Europeans in India ASMITA Project ASMITA Project ASMITA Project Overview: Full Name: Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through Translation and Academic Writing (ASMITA) Start Date: July 16, 2024 Objective: To increase the availability of educational resources in Indian languages. Target: To prepare 22,000 books in Indian languages in the next 5 years. […]

Advent of Europeans in India One Scientist, One Product Scheme – ICAR One Scientist, One Product Scheme – ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Overview: Established: 1929, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Autonomous Organization: Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Headquarters: New Delhi. Major […]

Advent of Europeans in India ASMITA Project – UGC and Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti ASMITA Project – UGC and Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti ASMITA Project Overview: Launched by: University Grants Commission (UGC) & Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti Objective: To develop 22,000 books in Indian languages over the next 5 years to promote Indian languages in education and make […]

Advent of Europeans in India Karnataka Gig Workers Bill Karnataka Gig Workers Bill Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Bill Overview: State: Karnataka Objective: The bill aims to regulate the social security and welfare of platform-based gig workers in the state. It is the second state in India to introduce such a bill, with Rajasthan being the […]

Advent of Europeans in India Digital Shakti 5.0 Campaign Digital Shakti 5.0 Campaign Digital Shakti 5.0 Campaign Overview: Launch Date: 5th July 2024 Venue: Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi Launched by: National Commission for Women (NCW) and CyberPeace Foundation Objective: To digitally empower and upskill women and girls, creating a safer online environment. Campaign […]

Advent of Europeans in India GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) Overview: Launch By: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth Objective: Promote technological solutions for shipyard challenges through MSMEs and Start-Ups. Impact: Enhance Indian defence capabilities and maritime security. Key […]