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Rice Fortification in India | Scheme, Benefits, and Concerns | UPSC

Introduction Recently, the Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval for the continued universal distribution of Rice fortification through all Union government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), from July 2024 until December 2028.  The scheme’s primary objective is to improve nutritional security for the […]

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10 Oct | UPSC Current Affairs: CCPA, Humsafar Policy, Rice Fortification, Trachoma, Unified Genomic Chip, and More

UPSC GS 2 Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) News:   Ola Electric, a prominent electric two-wheeler manufacturer, recently received a show-cause notice from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). About Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA): The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 was notified on August 9, 2019, and became effective from July 20, 2020, replacing the

10 Oct | UPSC Current Affairs: CCPA, Humsafar Policy, Rice Fortification, Trachoma, Unified Genomic Chip, and More Read More »

19 Sep | UPSC Current Affairs: One Nation, One Election, Indus Water Treaty, Mini-moons, CGTMSE, and More

UPSC GS 2 One Nation, One Election News:  The Narendra Modi government has approved the report from a high-level panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind on the concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE). Definition:  The concept revolves around conducting simultaneous elections for both Lok Sabha and State Assemblies throughout the country. This

19 Sep | UPSC Current Affairs: One Nation, One Election, Indus Water Treaty, Mini-moons, CGTMSE, and More Read More »

12 Sep | UPSC Current Affairs: PM E-DRIVE, Mission Mausam, Mikania Micrantha, Montelukast, and More

UPGC GS 2 PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE)  News: The Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme called PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement replacing an earlier flagship scheme.   Aim: PM E-DRIVE aims to: Expedite the adoption of EVs by providing upfront incentives for their purchase,  Facilitate the

12 Sep | UPSC Current Affairs: PM E-DRIVE, Mission Mausam, Mikania Micrantha, Montelukast, and More Read More »

27 Aug | UPSC Current Affairs: Wular Lake, Classical Language, South China Sea, NCB, ULI, and More

UPSC GS 1 Wular Lake News:  The Wular lake is slowly choking up due to ingress of silt-laden waters gushing in the form of streams from mountains in its catchments. Location and Size: Largest freshwater lake in India and the second-largest in Asia. Located in Bandipore district, Jammu and Kashmir. Spread over 200 sq. km,

27 Aug | UPSC Current Affairs: Wular Lake, Classical Language, South China Sea, NCB, ULI, and More Read More »

25 Jul | UPSC Current Affairs: PM Surya Ghar, MSME TEAM, DIGIPIN, Vatsalya, and More

UPSC GS 2 PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana News: In line with the Interim Budget announcement, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the launch of Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana  (PM Free Electricity scheme). Definition: It is a government scheme launched on February 15, 2024, aiming to provide free electricity to households

25 Jul | UPSC Current Affairs: PM Surya Ghar, MSME TEAM, DIGIPIN, Vatsalya, and More Read More »

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