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…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 2-November -2023 1. Government e-Marketplace (GeM) witnesses remarkable growth in Service Procurement. Topic: GS2 – Digital governance Context: GeM, India’s government procurement platform, has seen remarkable growth in service procurement. Transaction value increased from INR 8,505 crore in FY 20-21 to INR 65,957 crore. GeM’s commitment to streamlining procurement processes and enhancing…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 1-November -2023 1. All states’ integration was assigned to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel except Jammu and Kashmir – Vice President Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary and acknowledged his significant role in successfully integrating all states into India,…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 31-Oct -2023 1. Vice President calls upon education institutions to be crucible of change in society. Topic: GS3 – Education sector Context: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar emphasized the importance of education as a powerful tool for societal change during an interaction with faculty and students at Cotton University in Guwahati. He urged…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 30-Oct -2023 1. Indian Army and Air Force Contingent Departs for India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2023 Topic: GS3 – joint military exercise. Context: A contingent of 120 personnel from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force departed for Kazakhstan to participate in the 7th edition of Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2023. The exercise…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 28-Oct -2023 1. Need to strike a delicate balance between development and environmental conservation – Vice President Topic: GS2 – environmental conservation. Context: The Vice President emphasized the need for a balance between development and conservation, particularly regarding the importance of forests for tribal communities and sustainable development. He highlighted the importance…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 27-Oct -2023 1. RCS- UDAN Completes 6 Successful Years Topic: GS2 – Government initiatives Context: The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) is a government-backed initiative launched in 2016 to improve infrastructure and connectivity in India, especially in remote and underserved regions. The first RCS-UDAN flight connected…