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NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity PIB BASED CURRENT GA+ARD+ESI FOR NABARD 2024 BATCH PART I 1-15 June CAUTION 1. Do not forget to solve Power Play tests based on application of it in the portal 2. Until you practice what you have studied and cannot apply in question it is of no use 3. Strictly advised to solve power play test 4. Prepare hand written notes for the PDF in 2-3 pages for quick revision during exam 1 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity Contents 1 Take Away from 18th Loksabha 4 2 SAGAR 4 3 ‘AI for Good’ Global Summit 5 4 “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Celebration of the 350th Anniversary of the Great Coronation 5 5 World’s largest grain storage plan 6 6 World Environment day 7 7 Phenome India' Project 9 8 Second Advance Estimates of 2023-24 of Area and Production of Horticultural Crops 9 9 SMART Government 11 10 SPARSH 11 11 Ethical AI 11 12 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) 11 13 Joint Task force on Investment 12 14 ABHA 12 15 QS Ranking 15 16 National Green Hydrogen Mission-NGHM 15 17 PMAY-G 15 18 PMKISAN 16 19 World Accreditation Day 16 20 112th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) 17 21 Atal Innovation Mission 17 22 New Agriculture Minister & OTHERS 18 23 PMEGP 18 24 PRANA 19 25 PM first visit after election 19 26 MD2/GOLDEN RIPE 20 27 PRAYAG Portal 20 28 Billy and Molly 20 29 Key Findings of Aayush Survey by MoSPI 21 30 One Stop Centre and SANKALP-Hub for Empowerment of Women 22 2 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 31 100 days plan of Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) 22 32 Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 23 33 CSIR in NEWS 24 34 Smritivan 24 35 Sahitya Akademi 24 36 Sakura Science Programme 25 37 Global Wind Day 26 38 Limca Book 26 SELF HAND WRITTEN NOTES (Max 2-3 pages) 27 3 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 1 Take Away from 18th Loksabha The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the largest party in the 18th Lok Sabha with 240 seats. The next largest party is the Indian National Congress (INC) with 99 seats, followed by the Samajwadi Party (37 seats). Candidates from 41 parties have been elected. In 2019, 36 parties were represented in Lok Sabha. National parties have won 346 seats (64%). Parties recognised as state parties in at least one state have won 179 seats (33%). 11 seats have been won by unrecognised parties, and seven by independents. 52% of newly-elected MPs are first-timers in Lok Sabha 216 sitting MPs were re-elected The average age of MPs elected to the 18th Lok Sabha is 56 years 14% of MPs are women, no significant change from 2019 74 MPs (14%) elected to the 18th Lok Sabha are women. This is marginally lower than in 2019, when 78 women were elected. 16% of these women MPs are below the age of 40. 41% of women MPs (30 MPs) have previously been members of Lok Sabha. Of the others, one MP has been a member of Rajya Sabha. While there has been a slow increase in the number of women in Lok Sabha over the years, India still lags behind several countries. For example, 46% of MPs in South Africa, 35% in the UK, and 29% in the USA are women. 78% of MPs of the 18th Lok Sabha have completed at least undergraduate education. This proportion is the same for newly-elected women MPs. Agriculture and social work are the most common professions among MPs elected to the 18th Lok Sabha. 91% of MPs from Chhattisgarh, 72% in Madhya Pradesh, and 65% from Gujarat have indicated agriculture as one of their professions. Lakshadweep recorded the highest voter turnout at 84% followed by Assam at 81%. The lowest turnout was recorded in Bihar at 56.19% Uttar Pradesh (56.92%) and Mizoram (56.87%) were the other low turnout states The just-concluded Lok Sabha election saw a total voter turnout of 65.79%, the Election Commission of India said on Thursday. The final voter turnout in the 2019 election was 67.40 %. It is for the first time since 1962 that a Prime Minister has got a third term” 2 SAGAR SAGAR, used as a backronym or reverse acronym which stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region, is a label used by the Prime Minister and Government of India for India's vision and geopolitical framework of maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. 4 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) is India’s policy or doctrine of maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. The policy was first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 12, 2015. INS Shivalik, mission deployed to the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean, departed Singapore on 30 May 24 for onward passage to Yokosuka, Japan. 3 ‘AI for Good’ Global Summit The Summit is hosted each year in Geneva by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with UN sister agencies, XPRIZE Foundation and ACM. ITU's Headquarters in Geneva are convenently located overlooking the Place des Nations in the Heart of Geneva's United Nations district. Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Government of India, awarded UN’s WSIS 2024 “Champion” Award for the project “Mobile-Enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast emergency Alerting”, recognised under AI, C-7, E-environemnt, in the category of 'Benefits in all aspects of life - E-environment”. The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum 2024, a High-Level Event, conduted by International Telecom Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switzerland from 27th May - 31st May, 2024, recognised the project of C-DOT’s Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting Platform for its outstanding contribution towards strengthening the implementation of the WSIS outcomes and underscores C-DOT’s commitment to leveraging technology for societal impact. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning a new initiative aimed at aiding organisations and startups through the adoption of Industry emerging technologies. It has called for a proposal for "Industry 4.0 a baseline Survey among MSMEs" that aligns with the broader vision of fostering digital transformation and preparing industries for the advent of 5G and 6G technologies. 4 “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Celebration of the 350th Anniversary of the Great Coronation To commemorate and celebrate the 350th anniversary of the grand coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the significant day in our nation's history, an exhibition titled Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Celebration of the 350th Anniversary of the Great Coronation is being presented at National Gallery of Modern Art, (NGMA) Jaipur House, New Delhi on June 6th 2024 Thursday at 5:30 P.M, inviting audiences to embark on a voyage through the remarkable time of this legendary figure. 5 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 5 World’s largest grain storage plan Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the world's largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector, entailing an investment of over Rs 1.25 lakh crore, with the inauguration of 11 godowns in primary agricultural credit societies (PACS) in as many states The National Level Coordination Committee (NLCC) for the World’s largest grain storage plan held its maiden meeting in the Ministry of Cooperation, New Delhi Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Dr Ashish Kumar Bhutani along with Secretary (Agriculture and Farmers Welfare), Secretary (Food and Public Distribution), Secretary (Food Processing Industries), MD (NCDC) held the first meeting with Food Corporation of India (FCI), National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD, WDRA and other stakeholders. The committee reviewed the status of implementation of its pilot project in 11 States, which was initiated last year. The Plan envisages creation of various agricultural infrastructure at PACS level, including warehouses, custom hiring center, processing units, Fair Price Shops, etc. through convergence of various existing schemes of the Government of India (GoI), such as, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure Scheme (AMI), Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME) etc. The Pilot project has been implemented by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) with the support of NABARD, Food Corporation of India (FCI), Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) in coordination with States/ UTs concerned. Further, the pilot is being extended in 500 additional PACS with the support of State Governments, NCCF, National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC), etc. 6 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 6 World Environment day he United Nations Assembly established World Environment Day in 1972, which was the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the human environment. World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated every year with a specific theme and slogan that focuses on the major environmental issues of that time. WED 2024 is hosted by Saudi Arabia. India hosted the 45th celebration of World Environment Day in 2018 under the theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. The theme for World Environment Day 2024 focuses on solutions to tackle global issues such as Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience. To extend this theme in the maritime domain, efforts on tree plantation, mangrove preservation (as a part of MISHTI Programme of 2023), carbon footprint reduction, plastic disposal and retrieval from coastal areas, new initiatives on mangrove plantation, seaweed cultivation, coral reef surveys have all been facilitated with close interaction with all central and state government bodies and a large number of Government nominated and environmentally conscious firms. Recently two environmentalists, Jai Dhar Gupta and Vijay Dhasmana created India's first biosphere in a tiger reserve, called the Rajaji Raghati Biosphere (RRB) within the Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand. Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign - It was launched by the Acting Prime Minister of India on World Environment Day on 5th June 2024 by planting a Peepal tree at Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi. Year 2024 also marks the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). Significance of Land Restoration: Reverses Environmental Damage: Combats land degradation, drought, and desertification. High Return on Investment: Each dollar invested can yield up to USD 30 in benefits from healthy ecosystems. Boosts Communities: Creates jobs, reduces poverty, and improves livelihoods. Strengthens Resilience: Helps communities better withstand extreme weather events. Combats Climate Change: Increases carbon storage in soil and slows the pace of warming. Protects Biodiversity: Restoring just 15% of degraded land could prevent a significant portion of expected species extinction. 7 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity What is India's Contribution Towards Environmental Sustainability? Mission LiFE National Mission for Green India (GIM): It aims to increase forest/tree cover on 5 million hectares of land and improve the quality of forest/tree cover on another 5 million hectares. National Afforestation Programme (NAP): Under this, 21.47 million hectares of land have been afforested as of 2020. National Biodiversity Action Plan Nagar Van Yojana (Urban Forest Scheme): It focuses on developing mini urban forests or "Nagar Vans" within cities and towns. School Nursery Yojana: It encourages schools to develop their own nurseries. CAMPA Funds: The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) has been established to promote afforestation and regeneration activities etc. These programs promote tree plantation on waste, vacant, and barren lands. Wetland Conservation: India expanded its Ramsar Site count to 80 in January 2024 by designating new sites in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. 11 wetlands were added in August 2022 to commemorate India's 75th Independence anniversary. The Wetlands of India Portal serves as a knowledge hub for wetland managers and stakeholders, providing valuable information and resources. Forest and Wildlife Conservation: India ranks third globally in net forest area gain over the past 15 years. The Forest Cover of India is 7,13,789 sq. km, which is 21.71% of the total geographical area of the country, as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021. India celebrated 50 years of Project Tiger and 30 years of Project Elephant, demonstrating its commitment to species conservation. The 'Green Credit Program' has been introduced to incentivize tree plantation and restoration of degraded forest lands, contributing to climate action initiatives. Mangrove Restoration: The Government of India has implemented promotional and regulatory measures to protect and enhance mangrove forests in coastal States/Union Territories. A Central Sector Scheme called ‘Conservation and Management of Mangroves and Coral Reefs’ is being implemented under the National Coastal Mission Programme. The Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 to promote and conserve mangroves. Ban on Single-use Plastic: The Government has introduced amendments to the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, through the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The rules prohibit the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of identified single-use plastic (SUP). Push to Renewable Energy: 8 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity The National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched in January 2023 with a Rs 19,744 crore investment, will be a game-changer for India's clean energy future. The mission aims to make India a self-reliant (Aatma Nirbhar) leader in green hydrogen production and technology. This green push will significantly reduce dependence on fossil fuels, decarbonize the economy, and inspire a global clean energy transition. Global Initiatives of India: India is a member of the Global Alliance for Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE) and the Steering Committee of the International Resource Panel (IRP). These platforms advocate for a global and just circular economy transition and sustainable natural resource management. The sixth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was hosted in New Delhi on 31st October 2023, with participation from ministers and delegates from 116 Member and Signatory countries. On World Environment Day, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched a significant step towards better air quality awareness and monitoring in India. AQ-AIMS (Indigenous Air Quality Monitoring System): This cost-effective, Indian-made system replaces expensive, complex traditional methods. Air-Pravah App: This mobile app provides real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) data 7 Phenome India' Project The 'Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase' (PI-CHeCK) project was launched on December 7, 2023, with the goal of assessing risk factors for non-communicable cardio- metabolic diseases in the Indian population. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announced the successful conclusion of the first phase of its groundbreaking longitudinal health monitoring project, the 'Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase' (PI-CheCK). To mark this significant milestone, CSIR organized a special event, 'Phenome India Unboxing 1.0', at the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, 3rd June. 8 Second Advance Estimates of 2023-24 of Area and Production of Horticultural Crops Highlights of 2023-24 (Second Advance Estimates) 9 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity The horticulture production in the country in 2023-24 (Second Advance Estimates) is estimated to be about 352.23 Million Tonnes, decrease of about 32.51 Lakh Tonnes (0.91%) over 2022-23 (Final Estimates). Increase in production of Fruits, Honey, Flowers, Plantation Crops, Spices and Aromatics & Medicinal Plants is seen over 2023-24 (Final Estimates) whereas decrease in Vegetables. The production of Fruits is expected to reach 112.63 Million Tonnes, mainly due to increases in production of Banana, Lime/Lemon, Mango, Guava and Grapes. On the other hand, production of Apple and Pomegranate are expected to decrease as compared to 2022-23 Production of Vegetables is envisaged to be around 204.96 Million Tonnes. Increase is expected in production of Bottlegourd, Bittergourd, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Pumpkin, Tapioca, Carrot and Tomato, whereas, decrease in production is envisaged in Onion, Potato, Brinjal and Other Vegetables. Production of Onion is expected to be at 242.12 Lakh Tonne in 2023-24 (Second Advance Estimates) compared to 302.08 Lakh Tonne last year, a decrease by about 60 Lakh Tonne. Potato production in the country is expected to arond 567.62 Lakh Tonne in 2023-24 (Second Advance Estimates) that is, a decrease by about 34 Lakh Tonne, mainly due to decrease in production reported in Bihar and West Bengal. Production of Tomato is expected to be around 212.38 Lakh Tonne in 2023-24 (Second Advance Estimates) compared to around 204.25 Lakh Tonne last year, an increase by 3.98% Lakh Tonne. Total Foodgrains– 3288.52 LMT Rice -1367.00 LMT Wheat – 1129.25 LMT Maize – 356.73 LMT Shree Anna– 174.08 LMT Tur – 33.85 LMT Gram – 115.76 LMT Total Oilseeds– 395.93 LMT Soybean – 130.54 LMT Rapeseed & Mustard – 131.61 LMT Sugarcane – 4425.22 LMT Cotton – 325.22 Lakh Bales (170 Kgs. each) Jute – 92.59 Lakh Bales (180 Kgs. each) 10 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 9 SMART Government The IBM Center for The Business of Government, Washington, DC invited DARPG to make a presentation to the representatives of the US Government, as well as stakeholders who work with the IBM Center on 3 June 2024 10 SPARSH Defence Accounts Department (DAD), Ministry of Defence has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank in New Delhi to onboard them as SPARSH [System for Pension Administration (Raksha)] Service Centres across 1,128 branches of the four banks across the country. The MoUs will provide last-mile connectivity to pensioners, especially in remote areas where they do not have technical wherewithal to log on to SPARSH. 11 Ethical AI United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) South Asia Regional Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, hosted the National Stakeholder Workshop on Safe, Trusted and Ethical AI at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi. The event was held at a crucial juncture, following the Government of India’s recent approval of the IndiaAI Mission, which has been allocated more than Rs 10,000 crore, marking a significant step towards bolstering India’s AI ecosystem. The workshop provided a platform for critical discussions intended at integrating safe, trusted and ethical AI considerations into the national and state-level AI strategies and programmes, ensuring that the deployment of AI technologies aligns with public welfare and adheres to international norms and standards. The ‘Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence’ was unanimously adopted in November 2021 by all 193 UNESCO Member States and is the first international standard setting instrument on the ethics of AI. The protection of human rights and dignity is the cornerstone of the Recommendation. This is largely based on fundamental principles such as transparency and fairness as well as to ensure the critical role of human oversight in maintaining checks in AI systems. “AI has immense potential to contribute in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 12 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) About IPEF IPEF was launched on 23 May 2022 at Tokyo, Japan, comprising of 14 countries – Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New 11 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and USA. The IPEF seeks to strengthen economic engagement and cooperation among partner countries with the goal of advancing growth, economic stability and prosperity in the region. The framework is structured around four pillars relating to Trade (Pillar I); Supply Chain Resilience (Pillar II); Clean Economy (Pillar III); and Fair Economy (Pillar IV). India had joined Pillars II to IV of IPEF while it has maintained an observer status in Pillar-I. The framework is structured around four pillars relating to Trade (Pillar I); Supply Chains (Pillar II); Clean Economy (Pillar III); and Fair Economy (Pillar IV). India had joined Pillars II to IV of IPEF while it has an observer status in Pillar-I. Indian delegation led by Secretary, Department of Commerce, Shri Sunil Barthwal participated in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial meeting held in Singapore on 6 June 2024. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) has decided to organise a Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore on 5th - 6th June 2024. The IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum is one of the initiatives under the IPEF, which was launched in May 2022. The Forum aims to mobilise investments into sustainable infrastructure, climate technology and renewable energy projects. READ ABOUT IPEF SANFRANCISCO STATEMENT 13 Joint Task force on Investment In line with the vision of the leaderships of the Republic of India and the State of Qatar and with the objective of strengthening investment cooperation, the first meeting of the Joint Task Force on Investment (JTFI) between India and Qatar was convened today, in New Delhi, India 14 ABHA The National Health Authority (NHA) has achieved a significant milestone in its mission towards digitizing healthcare services with the generation of over 3 crore tokens for Out- Patient Department (OPD) registrations through the ABHA-based Scan and Share service. Launched under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in October 2022, this innovative paperless service has revolutionized the patient experience, particularly benefiting vulnerable groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, and those with mobility challenges, by eliminating the need to wait in long queues for appointments. 12 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity The ABHA-based Scan and Share service enables patients to conveniently register for OPD appointments by scanning a QR code displayed at the OPD registration counter, thereby instantaneously sharing their ABHA profile for registration. Uttar Pradesh has generated the maximum tokens followed by Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir. This service was launched under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in 2022. ABHA is a unique 14-digit number used to link all the health records of a person, which intends to create a digital health ecosystem & aims to promote the digitisation of healthcare. 13 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity With reference to the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements: 1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it. 2. As it aims to achieve universal, health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately. 3. It has seamless portability across the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (e) None Ans D 14 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 15 QS Ranking 69 Indian universities with 424 entries in QS World University Rankings. India ranks second in Asia after China. Emphasis on institutes of eminence and top universities like Jawaharlal Nehru University, IIM Ahmedabad, and Saveetha Institute. Significant progress in research output and academic impact 16 National Green Hydrogen Mission-NGHM The National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched on 4th January 2023 with an outlay of Rs. 19,744 crores up to FY 2029-30. It will contribute to India’s goal to become Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) through clean energy and serve as an inspiration for the global clean energy transition. The Mission will lead to significant decarbonization of the economy, reduced dependence on fossil fuel imports, and enable India to assume technology and market leadership in Green Hydrogen. MNRE had earlier issued the Scheme Guidelines for implementation of SIGHT Programme – Component II: Incentive for Procurement of Green Ammonia Production (under Mode2A) of the NGHM. SECI has been appointed as implementing agency for this Scheme. The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, under NGHM, provides incentives for the manufacturing of electrolysers and the production of green ammonia 17 PMAY-G Govt of India is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana since 2015-16 to provide assistance to the eligible rural and urban households for construction of houses with basic 15 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity amenities. Under PMAY, total total 4.21 Crore houses have been completed for the eligible poor families under the housing schemes in the last 10 years. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the decision of 3 crore additional rural and urban houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana underscores the government's commitment to addressing the housing needs of our nation and ensuring that every citizen leads a better quality of life. For more details about the scheme go through scheme section of portal and associated analytical questions discussed in class. Thos scheme is important this year. 18 PMKISAN After being sworn in as Prime Minister for the 3rd time, PM Narendra Modi signs his first file authorising release of 17th instalment of PM Kisan Nidhi. This will benefits 9.3 crore farmers and distribute around Rs 20,000 crores. Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today addressed a press conference and informed about the release of the 17th installment of about Rs 20,000 crore under PM-KISAN by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be visiting Varanasi on June 18, 2024, for the release of the 17th instalment of the PM KISAN scheme to the farmers and granting certificates to more than 30,000 self-help groups as Krishi Sakhis. After signing the file, PM Modi said “Ours is a Government fully committed to Kisan Kalyan. It is therefore fitting that the first file signed on taking charge is related to farmer welfare. We want to keep working even more for the farmers and the agriculture sector in the times to come.” For more details about the scheme go through scheme section of portal and associated analytical questions discussed in class. Thos scheme is important this year. 19 World Accreditation Day On 9 June each year, World Accreditation Day highlights the work that accreditation and conformity assessment does to improve so many aspects of life, whether for consumers, society as a whole, business or government Quality Council of India (QCI) celebrated World Accreditation Day across more than 20 cities in India. The event held in New Delhi, with the theme “Accreditation: Empowering Tomorrow and Shaping the Future,” was inaugurated by Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh. The event was graced by the presence of Director, AIIMS, New Delhi, Dr. M. Srinivas; Chairperson, Quality Council of India, Shri Jaxay Shah along with several industry leaders, government officials, and company heads, who discussed the role of accreditation in shaping the quality of life in all spheres. 16 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity Both NABL and NABCB constitute the accreditation infrastructure in India and are signatories to the Multilateral Recognition Arrangements of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). NABL has over 8000 accredited labs and NABCB has over 260 accredited CABs (Conformity Assessment Bodies).’ The Quality Council of India, established in 1997 by the Government of India and the Indian industry, is the apex organisation in India responsible for establishing and operating the third-party national accreditation system, improving quality across sectors and advising the government and other stakeholders on all matters concerning quality. 20 112th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) The Indian tripartite delegation led by Secretary (Labour & Employment), Ms. Sumita Dawra, participated in the 112th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) of International Labour Organisation (ILO) being held in Geneva, Switzerland. Important initiatives of India discussed in the conference Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) - to reduce the daily care burden of women, maternity benefits Jan Dhan Yojana - essential safety nets e-shram’ portal - The e-shram portal was show-cased as an international best practice, one-stop solution for all the needs of the informal workers National Career Service (NCS)- providing job-matching and other employment related service 21 Atal Innovation Mission Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog (AIM) proudly announces the launch of two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and sustainability in India: the ‘AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0’ and the fifth edition of ‘Innovations for You’ handbook, spotlighting SDG entrepreneurs of India. In collaboration with the Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) at the Royal Danish Embassy in India, AIM presents the fourth edition of the open innovation water challenge. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in collaboration with La Fondation Dassault Systemes India celebrated the culmination of its flagship program for school students, ‘Made in 3D – Seed the Future Entrepreneurs’ under AIM’s Student Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) season – 2023-24 during the grand finale held in Pune. This event marked the conclusion of an eight-month journey dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among young minds. 17 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 22 New Agriculture Minister & OTHERS Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today took charge of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministers of State Shri Ramnath Thakur and Shri Bhagirath Choudhary also take charge Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda took charge as Union Minister, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers Smt. Anupriya Patel has assumed the charge as Minister of State in Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri B.L. Verma takes charge as the Minister of State of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi officially took charge of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat assumed charge as Union Minister of Culture Shri Sanjay Seth assumed charge of the office of Minister of State, Ministry of Defence Dr. Sukanta Majumdar assumed charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Development of North East Region Shri Jayant Chaudhary assumed charge as Minister of State for Education The newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, assumed charge Shri Bhupender Yadav today assumed charge as the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) Shri Ravneet Singh Bittu assumed charge as Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Shri Chirag Paswan assumed charge as Union Minister for Food Processing Industries at Panchsheel Bhawan Shri Chandrakant Raghunath Paatil took over as the Union Minister for Jal Shakti Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi assumed charge of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Ms. Shobha Karandlaje also took charge as Minister of State in Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh today took charge of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Ministry of Panchayati Raj FULL LIST 23 PMEGP With the formation of the 'Modi Government' for the third time at the Center, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has once again increased the pace of delivering government schemes to the beneficiaries. 18 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity KVIC Chairman Shri Manoj Kumar distributed margin money subsidy of Rs 299.25 crore to 7444 units across the country under the Prime Ministers’ Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) Under PMEGP, General Category beneficiaries can avail of Margin Money (MM) subsidy of 25% of the project cost in rural areas and 15% in urban areas. For beneficiaries belonging to Special Categories such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBCs, Minorities, Women, Ex-servicemen, Physically Handicapped, Transgenders, beneficiaries belonging to Northeastern Region, Hill and Border areas, and Aspirational Districts, the Margin Money subsidy is 35% in rural areas and 25% in urban area. Besides, beneficiaries from General Categories contribute 10% of project cost while beneficiaries from Special Categories contribute 5% of project cost. The maximum cost of project is Rs. 50 lakhs in the manufacturing sector and Rs. 20 lakhs in the service sector. Since 2018-19, 2nd financial assistance of upto Rs. 1 cr. for upgradation and expansion of well-performing existing PMEGP/REGP/MUDRA units have been introduced with subsidy of 15% (20% for NER and hilly areas). Since its inception in 2008 and till 13.03.2023, more than 8.58 lakhs enterprises have been assisted generating a total estimated employment of around 70 lakhs. Around Rs. 21,509 cr. has been disbursed till date as Margin Money subsidy under PMEGP. The BE allocation for 2022-23 is Rs 2500 cr., while the BE allocation for 2023-24 is proposed at Rs. 2700 cr. Under PMEGP, around 80% of the total units are in rural areas, whereas ~14% of total units are in Aspirational districts. Further, nearly 50% of the total units are owned by women and SC/ST entrepreneurs. 24 PRANA The National Commission for Indian Medical Systems organized a two-day National Conference, ‘PRANA’ Protecting Rights and Novelties in ASUS (Mind to Market for Indian System of Medicines [ISM] Professionals) in Collaboration with All India Council for Technical Education and Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell to mark its fourth foundation 25 PM first visit after election At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit. I warmly recall my visit to Italy for the G20 Summit in 2021. Prime Minister Meloni's two visits to India last year were instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our 19 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity bilateral agenda. We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions. 26 MD2/GOLDEN RIPE In a significant stride for India's fresh fruit export sector, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated the successful export of the first consignment of MD 2 variety pineapples to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The MD 2 pineapple, also known as "Golden Ripe" or "Super Sweet," has become the gold standard in the pineapple industry, with significant cultivation in countries like Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Thailand. ICAR CCARI provided essential technical support for post-harvest management and development of sea protocol for the MD 2 pineapple produced in the Sindhudurg district of the Konkan region in Maharashtra. A private firm successfully grew this variety on 200 acres in partnership with local farmers, ensuring optimal quality and yield. The harvested pineapples were meticulously graded, sorted, packed, and stored in Panvel, Navi Mumbai. From there, the consignment was transported to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) for its onward journey to the UAE. 27 PRAYAG Portal During the review, the Environmental flows (E-flows) Monitoring System - developed by the NMCG as part of the Aviral Ganga component - was also launched in the presence of Shri Paatil. The E-flow Monitoring System is an integral component of the PRAYAG Portal, a real- time monitoring centre for the planning and monitoring of projects, river water quality, and other crucial parameters. This portal encompasses online dashboards such as the Ganga Tarang Portal, Project Management Tool Dashboard and the Ganga Districts Performance Monitoring System. 28 Billy and Molly National Geographic's documentary, Billy and Molly: An Otter Love Story, will kick off the screenings at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) in Mumbai. MIFF is scheduled to be held from 15th June 2024 to 21st June 2024 in Mumbai. The opening film will be screened simultaneously in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Pune on 15th June. The film will also be screened during the Red Carpet event in Delhi on 17th June, Chennai on 18th June, Kolkata on 19th June, and Pune on 20th June. 20 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity Billy and Molly: An Otter Love Story (English – 78 mins) directed by Charlie Hamilton James is a heartwarming story about a man who forms an unlikely friendship with a wild otter while living in a remote Shetland Islands. This captivating documentary explores the enchanting shores of Scotland's Shetland Islands through a heartwarming journey of an orphaned otter named Molly. When Molly washes up against Billy and Susan's secluded jetty, she finds herself embraced by their care and affection. As Billy becomes entranced by Molly's playful nature, a profound bond forms between them, igniting a tale of love and longing against the rugged backdrop of the Shetlands. The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is honoring the illustrious wildlife filmmaker Shri Subbiah Nallamuthu by conferring upon him the much coveted V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award, announced Dr. L. Murugan, the Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting 29 Key Findings of Aayush Survey by MoSPI Key Findings Approximately 95% of rural and 96% of urban respondents are aware of Ayush. At least one member is aware of Medicinal Plants/Home remedies/Local Health Tradition/Folk medicine in about 85% of rural and 86% of urban households. Around 46% of rural and 53% of urban individuals used Ayush for prevention or treatment of ailments in the past 365 days. Ayurveda is the most commonly used system across both rural and urban areas for treatment. Ayush is predominantly used for rejuvenation and preventive measures. The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, a unit under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush as a WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) for "Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional Medicine" (CC IND-177). This prestigious recognition is granted for a period of four years, starting from June 3, 2024. Established in 1956, NIIMH, Hyderabad, is a unique institution dedicated to documenting and showcasing medico-historical research in Ayurveda, Yoga Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, Homoeopathy, Biomedicine, and other related healthcare disciplines in India. Under the diligent leadership of Prof. Vaidya Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General of CCRAS, NIIMH and Head of the WHO-CC has achieved this remarkable milestone through constant perusal and dedication. 21 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 30 One Stop Centre and SANKALP-Hub for Empowerment of Women The Mission Shakti guidelines is effective from 01.04.2022 for addressing women's needs on life cycle continuum basis. Mission Shakti has two sub-schemes - 'Sambal' and 'Samarthya'. While "Sambal" sub-scheme is for safety and security of women, "Samarthya" sub-scheme aims at empowerment of women. The 'Sambal' sub-scheme consists of component of One Stop Centre (OSC) and the ‘Samarthya’ sub-scheme consists of component of Shakti Sadan (SS). The One Stop Centre (OSC) is envisaged to provide support and assistance to women affected by violence and in distress, both in private and public spaces under one roof. OSCs provide an integrated range of services including medical aid, legal aid and advice, temporary shelter (for a maximum period of 5 days), police assistance, psycho-social counselling to needy women. One stop centre is a centrally sponsored scheme of Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), for addressing the problem of violence against women. The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) organized the "National Workshop on SANKALP: Hub for Empowerment of Women - Launch of the 100-Days Special Awareness Campaign" at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi The SANKALP (Supportive Action for Nurturing and Knowledge-Based Advancement, Last-Mile Delivery and Potential Realisation of Women): HEW (Hub for Empowerment of Women) is one such initiative, under the ambit of Mission Shakti, that will serve as a vehicle to bridge the information and knowledge gap regarding schemes and facilities available for women as well as guide them to avail the benefits and entitlements. The SANKALP: HEW will also serve as a Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) for all components under Mission Shakti and will work in convergence with the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme. Inter-sectoral convergence is planned with a wide range of stakeholders and the SANKALP: HEW will act as a medium to implement initiatives in close coordination with different ministries and departments. This will ensure that awareness campaigns at grassroots level, which fuels demand by women as rightful entitlement holders for delivery of services under different schemes/programs meant for them can be organized. The SANKALP: HEW is functional at the National, State and District level. 31 100 days plan of Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) One hundred crop varieties and one hundred certification of new technologies are part of 100-day plan for ICAR. 22 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 32 Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is releasing the key results of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) for the reference periods of April 2021 to March 2022 (ASUSE 2021-22) and October 2022 to September 2023 (ASUSE 2022-23) Gross Value Added (GVA) per worker which is a measure of labour productivity of the sector, rose to Rs. 1,41,769 in 2022-23 from Rs. 1,38,207 in 2021-22. During the same period, the Gross Value of Output (GVO) per establishment also increased from Rs. 3,98,304 to Rs. 4,63,389. 23 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 33 CSIR in NEWS “300 women Scientists to get research grants for 3 years under CSIR- ASPIRE scheme” ‘One Week One Lab’ (OWOL) campaign of CSIR showcases the diverse legacies, exclusive innovations and technological breakthroughs of the network of 37 CSIR labs situated across the Nation, working in diversified domains of science and technology. “Biomanufacturing and Bio-foundry will drive India’s future bioeconomy and promote "Green Growth” said Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh while chairing a review meeting of the Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) 34 Smritivan The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today hailed the inclusion of Smritivan at Kutch, a tribute to those lost in the tragic Earthquake of 2001, in the World Selection for the Prix Versailles Museums 2024. 35 Sahitya Akademi The Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi in its meeting held today, under the Chairmanship of its President, Sri Madhav Kaushik approved selection of 23) who were selected on the basis of recommendations made by the Jury comprising three members each in the concerned language in accordance with the rules and procedure laid down for the purpose. 24 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 36 Sakura Science Programme Twenty-one school students, invited by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to participate in Sakura Programme 2024. 25 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 37 Global Wind Day The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organised ‘Global Wind Day’ on the 15th of June 2024, aimed at celebrating the glorious success of Indian Wind Sector so far and also discussing the potential way forward for accelerating wind energy adoption in India. With a central theme of “Pawan–Urja: Powering the Future of India”, the event successfully conducted panel discussions around the ‘Role of Wind Energy in Meeting the Power Demand’, ‘Accelerating Onshore Wind Energy Adoption in India’ and ‘Offshore Wind Development in India: Bolstering India’s Energy Security’. India has a history of wind energy generation spanning more than four decades. With a cumulative installed wind power capacity of 46.4 GW by May 2024, it has progressed to become the fourth largest in the world. The event discussed the production potential, challenges, and feasible way forward to enhance the wind energy generation capacity which is essential to achieve the Nationally Determined Commitments (NDCs). Wind energy is crucial to India's efforts in achieving 50% of its electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030 and net zero by 2070. A combination of solar and wind energy, to be able to have a more reliable grid and reach the target of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 and net zero by 2070 38 Limca Book Indian Railways has entered its name into Prestigious Limca Book of Records for most people at a public service event at multiple venues. 26 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity Visit: www.c4sourses.in You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@CLARITY4SURE Listen To Toppers: Toppers Talk SELF HAND WRITTEN NOTES (Max 2-3 pages) 27 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in NABARD 2024 MENTORSHIP by Clarity 28 Telegram: @Clarity4sure Mail: [email protected] Web: www.c4scourses.in