Inauguration of the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC)

Inauguration of the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Cooperation inaugurated the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC), which serves as an umbrella organization for urban cooperative banks (UCB). Main Highlights: NUCFDC has […]

EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme

EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme Context: Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions)   EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme: This scholarship initiative aims to provide access to education and opportunities for economically disadvantaged […]

SHRESHTA scheme

SHRESHTA scheme Context: The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment provided details about the SHRESHTA scheme in a written response in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and Interventions) Scheme for Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) […]

India Energy Week 2024

India Energy Week 2024 Context: Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the India Energy Week 2024. Relevance: GS-03 (Environment) Main Details: India is the world’s third-largest energy, oil and LPG consumer. India is also the fourth-largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) importer and refiner along with the […]

India Ageing Report 2023

India Ageing Report 2023 Context: The report has been prepared by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS) on the welfare of senior citizens in India. Relevance: GS-01 (Human geography, Indian Society) Highlights of the report: India’s elderly […]