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Model Skill Loan Scheme, Eligibility, Repayment Period

Context: Skill Development Minister Jayant Chaudhary launched the updated Model Skill Loan Scheme. Model Skill Development Loan Scheme Objective: Provides institutional credit to individuals pursuing skill development courses aligned with National Occupations Standards and Qualification Packs. Training Institutes: Courses must...

U-WIN Portal: Vaccinations Management System for every Child

Context: As part of the government's 100-day health agenda, the U-WIN portal will be rolled out nationwide. U-WIN Portal U-WIN is a new online vaccine management portal for childhood vaccination, similar to CoWIN used during the Covid-19 pandemic. Purpose: To...

National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)

Context: The Union Cabinet approved the “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (NFlES) for improving the criminal justice system in India. National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) This National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) aims to enhance forensic infrastructure across the...

Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI)

Context: The Education Ministry has stopped releasing Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds to Delhi, Punjab, and West Bengal as these states have not implemented the PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) program. PM SHRI Schools Scheme Announced: 2022 Type:...

Interest Equalisation Scheme, Objective, Features, Eligibility

Context Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India has urged the government to restore the interest subvention scheme for all exporters and raise the benefits offered to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Benefits under the Interest Equalisation Scheme expired last...

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Progress, Impact and Challenges

Context: Recently, NITI Aayog released its 4th evaluation report on India's progress on the 16 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015. India's SDG Progress: Key Data from The Report Overall India Score 2023-24: 71 points...

Digital Bharat Nidhi, Boost to Rural Telecom Connectivity

Context The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced draft rules to establish the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN). This new initiative is intended to replace the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). Background on USOF Utilisation Since its inception in 2003, the...

Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)

Context The Finance Ministry refused the Health Ministry's request for a $10 million fund to fulfill a G20 pledge. India pledged unwavering support and seed funding for digital health as part of its G20 commitments. Global Initiative on Digital Health...

Great Nicobar Project, Components and Legal Challenges

Context The proposed Rs 72,000 crore infrastructure project at Great Nicobar Island aims to leverage the island's strategic location for economic and military advantages. However, it faces significant opposition due to environmental concerns and potential impacts on indigenous communities. The...

Digital Agri Mission, Key Components, Benefits and Significance

Context: The Centre is set to announce big-ticket initiatives as part of its first 100-day agenda, which includes a Rs 2,800 crore Digital Agriculture Mission. More in News With a budgetary allocation of Rs 2,800 crore, this mission will be...