Viewing, storing child sexual exploitation and abuse material is an offence under POCSO, IT Act, says Supreme Court. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 Background: SC Verdict: Based on an appeal by NGO Just Right for Children Alliance against a Madras High Court ruling that possession or storage of child pornography is […]

Ministry of Steel to Launch “Swachhata Hi Seva 2024” Campaign with Nationwide Events. “Swachhata Hi Seva 2024” Campaign – Ministry of Steel Leadership: Led by Union Minister Shri H. D. Kumaraswamy and MoS Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma. Objective: Promote cleanliness, sustainability, and public engagement through various initiatives. Key Events Swachhta Pledge at Udyog Bhawan (17th […]

‘Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan-Arogya Yojana’ completes six years. Six years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan-Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) Inauguration Date: September 23, 2018 Location: Ranchi, Jharkhand Key personality: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Key objectives Access to healthcare: To make available the highest level of medical facilities to the most deprived people. Democratic healthcare: To […]

Government of India released operational guidelines for implementation of ‘Model Solar Village’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Scheme. Guidelines for Implementation of Model Solar Village Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Scheme: PM Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Scheme Date: 9 August 2024 Key Points: Target: To create one model solar village in every district. […]

Cabinet approved continuation of PM-AASHA scheme for farmers’ support. PM-AASHA Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan) Objective: Ensure fair pricing for farmers Manage price volatility of essential commodities Key Components: Price Deficit Payment Scheme (PDPS): Compensates farmers when market prices fall below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) Central government covers the difference (up to […]

Project PARI (India’s Public Art Initiative) Project PARI (India’s Public Art Initiative) Project PARI focuses on preserving and promoting India’s folk art and culture by blending it with modern artistic techniques to create public art installations. Launch Date: During the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi. Objective: To bring modern […]

Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to launch NPS Vatsalya Scheme on September 18, 2024. NPS Vatsalya Scheme Launch Date: September 18, 2024, by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Purpose: To promote early financial planning for children through a pension account. Key Features PRAN Cards: Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) cards will […]

Centre has relaxed the “automatic exclusion” criteria under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) –  Launch: Government of India’s flagship housing initiative. Objective: Affordable housing for all by 2028-29. PMAY Components: PMAY-Urban (PMAY-U): Implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Four Verticals: Beneficiary-led Individual House Construction/Enhancement (BLC): […]

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY),has completed five successful years. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) About: Social security scheme for Small and Marginal Farmers (landholding up to 2 hectares). Eligibility: All landholding Small and Marginal Farmers. Current Status (August 2024): 23.38 lakh farmers enrolled. Leading states: Bihar, Jharkhand, UP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha. Key Benefits: […]

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurated six portals as 100 days achievements of the ministry. 100 Days Achievements by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju (11th September 2024) Key Initiatives/Portals Launched: National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA 2.0): Advanced features to promote paperless legislative processes. Upgraded version for better integration of State Legislatures. NeVA Mobile App […]