1. Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to launch NPS Vatsalya Scheme on September 18, 2024 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2055393 ) Context The NPS Vatsalya scheme, launching on September 18, 2024, aims to enhance early financial planning for children. Spearheaded by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, it offers flexible investment options, reflecting the Government’s commitment to long-term…
1. PM announces passing of Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2054335 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Delhi Declaration, adopted at the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation, outlines a framework for enhancing regional cooperation, sustainability, and safety in aviation. It emphasises inclusivity and economic growth, reflecting a milestone in…
1. PM announces passing of Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2054335 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Delhi Declaration, adopted at the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation, outlines a framework for enhancing regional cooperation, sustainability, and safety in aviation. It emphasises inclusivity and economic growth, reflecting a milestone in…
1. Release of the Report of the Expert Group Report on ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness – A Framework for Action’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2053759 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context NITI Aayog’s Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response report outlines a comprehensive framework to strengthen India’s response to future pandemics. It focuses on rapid…
1. Combination of ‘Siddha’ Drugs Reduces Anaemia in Adolescent Girls: Study (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2053375 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context A recent study published in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge highlights the effectiveness of Siddha medicine in treating anaemia among adolescent girls. Researchers from prominent Siddha institutions found that the Siddha…
1. Five Successful Years of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2053142 ) Context Launched on September 12, 2019, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) has completed five years, providing a monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 to Small and Marginal Farmers upon turning 60. With 23.38 lakh farmers enrolled, the scheme’s significant…
1. Suspected Mpox case under investigation; patient put under isolation, no cause for alarm (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2052937 ) Context A young male patient, recently returned from a Mpox-affected country, is a suspected case of Mpox. Isolated and stable, the case is being managed per protocols, with contact tracingemphasise preparedness and minimal public risk. Mpox (Monkeypox):
 1. Experts discuss on AI-driven solutions that can improve healthcare (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2052256 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health, GS3 – Science and Technology Context The conference on “AI in Healthcare,” held at IIIT Delhi on September 5, 2024, focused on bridging medicine and engineering through AI-driven healthcare solutions. Organised by the DST…
1. Digital Agriculture Mission: Tech for Transforming Farmers’ Lives (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2051719 ) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture, GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context India’s Digital Agriculture Mission, approved with a Rs. 2,817 Crore budget aims to revolutionise agriculture through digital technologies. It includes creating digital farmer IDs, advanced crop and soil mapping, and a…
1. New high-performance gas sensor can monitor low level nitrogen oxides pollution (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2051321 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Researchers have developed a groundbreaking gas sensor using mixed spinel zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) nanostructures, capable of detecting nitrogen oxides (NOx) at ultra-low concentrations (ppb levels) and room temperature. This advancement addresses key…