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,…