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Amit Shah launched ‘Bharatpol Portal’ for International Police Assistance

Bharatpol Portal Bharatpol stands for a broadcast hub for assistance and real-time action against transnational crimes via international police cooperation. It is developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It will allow central and state agencies to easily connect...

Panchayat se Parliament 2.0 Initiative

Panchayat se Parliament 2.0 Initiative It is organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW), in collaboration with the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The programme is organised in commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of...

Great Nicobar Project, Components and Legal Challenges

Context: The mega infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island has been expanded to include an international cruise terminal and a shipbreaking yard. The proposed Rs 72,000 crore infrastructure project at Great Nicobar Island aims to leverage the island's strategic location...

E-Shram Portal and One Stop Solution (OSS)

The e-Shram Portal, launched by the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E) in May 2021, aims to create a comprehensive national database of unorganised workers in India, particularly focusing on migrant workers. This initiative was prompted by the challenges faced...

Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS), Key Features

Context: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has completed full-scale implementation of the new Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) to provide PF pensions under the Employees’ Pension Scheme. Key Features of Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) Seamless Access to Pension Pensioners can...

One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) Scheme, Objectives and Features

India has a rich legacy of intellectual achievement, spanning advancements in mathematics, astronomy, and diverse scientific fields. Recognizing the need to nurture this legacy, the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme, approved on November 25, 2024, promises to revolutionize access...

Small Savings Schemes: Possible Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

About Small Savings Scheme Small savings schemes are central government-managed savings instruments designed to encourage regular saving across all age groups. These schemes are attractive due to their higher returns compared to bank fixed deposits, sovereign guarantees, and tax benefits....

Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Objectives, Current Status

Context: According to a recent study of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore Introduction of smart classrooms under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has led to a 22% increase in overall enrolment as per data reported by 19 cities between...

PM CARES Fund, Objectives and Contributions

About PM CARES Fund PM CARES stands for Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund. It was created during the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been registered as a Public Charitable Trust. Objective: To deal with any kind...

PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, Objectives, Beneficiaries

Context: India has experienced significant growth in fish production, with an 83% increase since 2013-14, reaching a record 175 lakh tons in 2022-23. About PM Mastya Sampada Yojana PM Mastya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) launched in 2020 is a 5-year (FY...