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Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2): SSLV-D2 vehicle successfully launched three satellites(EOS-07, Janus-1 and AzaadiSAT-2) into their intended circular orbit. SSLV is capable of launching mini, micro or nano satellites (10 to 500 kg mass) in to 500 km orbit (low-earth orbit).It is a three stage vehicle with all solid propulsion stages and liquid propulsion basedRead more

RCS UDAN Scheme: Ministry of Civil Aviation’s flagship program Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN was initiated in 2016 to fulfill the aspirations of the common citizen by following the vision of ‘Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik’, with enhanced aviation infrastructure and air connectivity in tier II and tier III cities. RCS-UDAN was awarded Prime Minister’s AwardRead more

President’s Address:Article 87 provides that at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year, the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together. Such an Address is called ‘special address’, and it is also anRead more

Garima Greh Scheme:The  Scheme provides ‘Shelter Home for Transgender Persons’. The ministry has decided to set up shelter homes for transgender persons who have been forced to leave their homes or abandoned by the family. Ministry for Social Justice & Empowerment is the nodal ministry.This is first such home in Vadodara.They will be run byRead more

Yuva Sangam Program: The Yuva Sangam is an initiative of Hon’ble Prime Minister to build close ties between the youth of North East Region and rest of India under the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.The program will give an opportunity to see, know, understand India and do something for the country.This Wide Cultural ExchangeRead more

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojna: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (Core Scheme) launched in 2015. Centre- States will be 75:25 per cent. In the case of the north-eastern region and hilly states, it will be 90:10.It  will benefit about 22 lakh farmers, including  scheduled caste and scheduled tribe farmers. Objectives: Convergence of investments inRead more

E-Daakhil Portal: A web application for E-filing of consumer complaints named “edaakhil.nic.in” has been developed by NIC.This digital software for filing consumer complaints has the many features like e-Notice, case document download link & VC hearing link.E-Daakhil Portal was launched by National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC).The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, has provision for e-filingRead more

ISRO System for Safe & Sustainable Operation” (IS4OM): S4OM is a facility that is conceived with a holistic approach towards ensuring safety and sustainability while reaping the benefits of sustainable utilization of outer space for national development. Mandate: Multi-domain awareness platform S4OM will bring a prompt, accurate and efficient information on on-orbit collision, fragmentation, atmosphericRead more

Pradhan Mantri PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) Development Mission: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of a new scheme called the Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission as part of the Union Budget 2023-24. This mission aims to provide basic necessities such as housing, water, roads, telecom, education, and health in areas inhabited by PVTGs,Read more

Kisan Credit Card Scheme: The scheme was introduced in 1998 for providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system, under a single window for their cultivation and other needs like purchase of agriculture inputs. Implementing Agencies:Commercial Banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs),Small Finance Banks,Cooperatives Features:The scheme comes with an ATM-enabled RuPay debit card Objectives:ToRead more