PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 17-November -2023 1. Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana participating in 42nd Indian International Trade Fair. Topic: GS2 – government initiatives Context: Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is actively participating in the 42nd Indian International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from November 14 to 27. The stall serves as a…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 16-November -2023 1. More than 200 unique Geographical Indications (GIs) products exhibited in Geographical Indication (GI) Pavilion in the India International Trade Fair. Topic: GS3 – Geographical Indication Context: The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is hosting the largest Geographical Indication (GI) Pavilion at…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 15-November -2023 1. THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023 (IPRD-2023) Topic: GS2 – International relations More about the news: The IPRD is the Indian Navy’s annual apex-level international conference. The IPRD aims to review maritime trends, identify regional opportunities and challenges, and foster dialogue among stakeholders. The theme of IPRD-2023 is “Geopolitical Impacts upon Indo-Pacific…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 14-November -2023 1. ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal launched. Topic: GS3 – government initiatives Context: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal on November 13, 2023. Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across India are encouraged to participate in this initiative by voluntarily submitting their…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 10-November -2023 1. ESIC observes National Ayurveda Day (Dhanwantari Jayanti) – 2023 Topic: GS3 – government organisations Context: Rajendra Kumar, Director General of ESIC, highlighted the significant contribution of Ayurveda in curing humankind for centuries. Ayurveda provides holistic treatment to the body and mind, addressing the root causes of diseases. Over the…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 9-November -2023 1. PM hails rise in patent applications in India. Topic: GS3 – patents and copyrights. Context: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi welcomed the increase in patent applications in India. He shared a link to a WIPO post that reported a 31.6% growth in patent applications by Indian residents in 2022….
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 8-November -2023 1. Union Government issues advisory to social media intermediaries to identify misinformation and deepfakes Topic: GS3 – science and technology Context: The Union Minister of State for Skill Development issued an advisory to significant social media intermediaries. The advisory includes the following key points: Emphasized the need for due diligence…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 7-November -2023 1. Vocal For Local movement is getting great momentum across the country: PM Topic: GS2 – government initiatives Context: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi acknowledges the momentum of the Vocal For Local movement in India. He shared an inspirational video promoting local products. PM Modi encourages citizens to share selfies…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 4-November -2023 1. Atal Innovation Mission Opens Application for School Innovation Challenge ATL Marathon 2023-24 Topic: GS2 – government initiatives Context: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, YuWaah, and UNICEF, has opened applications for ‘ATL Marathon 2023-24,’ a national-level innovation challenge for young innovators in India….
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 3-November -2023 1. Vice President calls Company Secretaries as ‘custodians of corporate governance’. Topic: GS3 – corporate governance Context: Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankar during his address at the 51st National Convention of Company Secretaries in Varanasi – Emphasized the importance of Company Secretaries detaching from management objectives and focusing on statutory…