Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.     In news: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal for renaming and restructuring of Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) as Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK). CCEA has also approved its continuation during the remaining period of the 14th Finance Commission.   Background:K Multi-sectoral...

Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana: Under Umbrella Scheme

Topic: Technology missions.   In news: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the Umbrella Scheme, “Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana” in agriculture sector beyond 12th Five Year Plan for the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20. The Umbrella scheme comprises of 11 Schemes/Missions. These schemes look to develop the agriculture and allied...

WHO Framework Convention on tobacco control

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   In news: The Union Cabinet has given approval to accede to the Protocol under World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on tobacco control to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products. It will be applicable to both smoking and chewing or smokeless tobacco (SLT) forms as...

Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana(PMSSY)

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes.   In news: In a major boost to the expansion of healthcare infrastructure in the country, the Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of Pradhan MantriSwasthya Suraksha Yojana(PMSSY) beyond...

Indian Petroleum & Explosives Safety Service (IPESS)

Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.   In news: The Union Cabinet has approved the Cadre review and formation of Group ‘A’ service of the technical cadre of Petroleum & Safety Organization (PESO) in the name of Indian Petroleum & Explosives Safety Service (IPESS).   Significance of the move: To remove acute stagnation in all...

Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandan Yojana (PMVVY)

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes.   In news: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for extending the investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakhs to Rs 15 lakhs as well as extension of time limits for subscription from 4thMay 2018 to...

WHO global air pollution database,2018 | Geneva

Topic: Pollution and related topics.   Why in news: WHO recently released global air pollution database in Geneva. WHO monitored 4,300 world cities for their air pollution levels in terms of PM 2.5 levels in the year 2016. The PM2.5 includes pollutants like sulfate, nitrate and black carbon, which pose the greatest risk to human health....

New DNA profiling Bill, 2018

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Why in news: The Supreme Court has considered the submission of the Centre that it would move a Bill in the upcoming Parliament session for DNA profiling to enable authorities to maintain records of unidentified and...

National Telecom Policy- 2018 | Depat. of Telecom

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Why in news: The draft National Digital Communications Policy 2018 has been released by the Department of Telecom (DoT).   The draft policy has outlined three major missions which it aims to achieve by 2022: Connect...

The next big step in banking reforms

    Bacground: The overall performance of the financial system depended on the functioning of the public sector bankswhich accounted for more than two-thirds of banking business. The standards of governance depended on the manner in which the government exercises its powers under the legislative provisions by which several banks were nationalised. The RBI’s oversight of public sector banks was focused...