Performance Grading Index (PGI) Context: The Union Education Minister has approved the release of Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for States and Union Territories. The PGI is a tool to provide insights on the status of school education in States and UTs including key levers that drive their performance and critical areas...
Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine Initiative Context: Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment virtually launched the SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) initiative and SAGE portal for elderly persons. An amount of Rs. 100 crore has been assigned for the promotion of the silver economy. About: Silver Economy Silver economy is the system ofproduction, distribution and consumption of goods and services aimed...
A Model Panchayat Citizens Charter Context: A Model Panchayat Citizens Charter/ framework for delivery of the services across the 29 sectors, aligning actions with localised Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), were released recently. It has been prepared by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) in collaboration with National Institute...
Mega Food Park Scheme Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries virtually inaugurated the Indus Best Mega Food Park at Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It is built under the Mega Food Park Scheme By this food park, about 5000 people will get employment and about 25000 farmers will be benefited. About: Mega...
World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2021 Report Context: Recently, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released the World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends (WESO) report 2021 Imp Points: Impact of Covid-19: It has pushed over 100 million more workers into poverty The world would be 75 million jobs shortat the end of this year...
SDG India Index 202-21: NITI Aayog Context: Recently, the third edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) India Index and Dashboard 2020–21 was released by NITI Aayog. The SDG India Index 2020–21 is developed in collaboration with the United Nations in India. About: SDG India Index The NITI Aayog launched its...
'Village rice' Context: Patented ‘village rice’ from Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district exported to Ghana, Yemen. Two consignments 4.5 MT of patented 'village rice ' sourced by a start-up Udaya Agro Farm, was exported to Ghana & Yemen via air & sea routes. In March 2021, the first...
Mekedatu multipurpose project Context NGT has appointed a joint committee to look into allegations of unauthorised construction activity taking place in Mekedatu, where the Karnataka government had proposed to construct a dam across the Cauvery River. Acting Suo Motu, NGT has directed the panel to submit a report...
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve Context: The Assam government has approved a proposal to increase the firepower of the guards of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve and provide commando training to them. These measures are aimed at preventing poaching. About Kaziranga National Park Location: It is...
Positive Indigenisation List Context The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has notified the second negative import list, now renamed as the ‘positive indigenisation list' of 108 items. The 'First Negative Indigenisation’ List comprising 101 items was notified in August 2020. About Second Positive Indigenisation List: Procurement: All the 108 items will now be procured from indigenous sources as per...
