Skill Development
Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA)
The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) aims to empower rural households, which targets training one individual from each of the 6 crore rural homes. On March 31, 2024, over 6.39 crore individuals have been trained, surpassing expectations. PMGDISHA ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
TeacherApp: New Digital Platform for Teachers
The TeacherApp was launched in New Delhi, which aims to enhance teachers’ skills in modern classrooms. It was created by the Bharti Airtel Foundation and the launch event included education leaders, school principals, and B.Ed. students. Purpose of the TeacherApp ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Education Current Affairs
Telangana to Establish Joint Consultative Committee with CII
The Telangana government is actively exploring new industrial policies and a joint consultative committee with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is on the horizon. This committee aims to address industrial challenges in the state. Industries and IT Minister D. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Jobs at Your Doorstep Report
The Union Education Minister and Labour Minister recently launched a World Bank report, which is titled “Jobs at Your Doorstep – A Jobs Diagnostics for Young People,” which focuses on job opportunities and skill development in six states of India ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Haryana’s New Bill for Contractual Employees
The Haryana Assembly enacted the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Bill 2024, which aims to enhance job security for around 120,000 contractual workers. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini brought to light the significance of this bill for young employees ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
India to setup Digital University
The Minister of Skill Development Shri Dharmendra Pradhan recently announced that India will soon set up Digital University. The main objective of establishing a Digital University is to reduce the cost of higher education. Also, the university will increase access ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Grameen Udyami Project- Phase 2
To promote skill development and entrepreneurship among tribal youth and to promote Skill India Mission, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in partnership with Seva Bharti and Yuva Vikas Society recently launched Phase II of Grameen Udyami project in Ranchi (Jharkhand). ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
CSC Yogyata Mobile Application
The Common Service Centre operating under the Ministry of Electronics and IT recently launched the Yogyata Mobile Application. The main objective of the application is to provide skill development opportunities to the youths in the rural areas. About the app ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs