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  • Lakhpati Didi Mission: Roadmap for 6 Crore Lakhpati Didis

    Why in News?

    The Ministry of Rural Development, in collaboration with BRLPS-JEEVIKA, organised a two-day Regional Workshop to prepare a strategy and roadmap for achieving the national target of 6 Crore Lakhpati Didis.

    Key Highlights

    • Objective: Formulate a Strategy, Roadmap, and Annual Action Plan (FY 2026–27) for creating 6 Crore Lakhpati Didis.
    • Organised by: Ministry of Rural Development with BRLPS-JEEVIKA at BIPARD, Gaya (Bihar).
    • Key Focus Areas:
      • Farm and non-farm livelihoods.
      • Enterprise promotion and value addition.
      • Digital Management Information System (MIS).
      • Market linkages and convergence.
      • Climate-resilient livelihoods.
    • Major Outcomes:
      • Strategy for sustainable income enhancement.
      • Greater use of digital platforms and data-driven planning.
      • Strengthening community institutions and SHGs.
      • MoU signed between BRLPS-JEEVIKA and Arunachal State Rural Livelihood Mission (ArSRLM) for knowledge sharing.
    • Milestone Achieved: 3 Crore Lakhpati Didis; next target is 6 Crore.

    About Lakhpati Didi Initiative

    • Launched under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
    • Aims to enable women Self-Help Group (SHG) members to earn a sustainable annual household income of at least ₹1 lakh through diversified livelihood activities.
    • Focuses on financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, skill development, and market access.

    [2023] Consider the following statements:
    1. The Self-Help Group (SHG) programme was originally initiated by the State Bank of India by providing microcredit to the financially deprived.
    2. In an SHG, all members of a group take responsibility for a loan that an individual member takes.
    3. The Regional Rural Banks and Scheduled Commercial Banks support SHGs.
    How many of the above statements are correct?

    [A] Only one

    [B] Only two

    [C] All three

    [D] None

  • CSIR ASPIRE-SHAKTI

    Why in News?

    CSIR organised ASPIRE-SHAKTI: Celebrating Women in STEM at its headquarters and released the ASPIRE-SHAKTI Compendium, highlighting the achievements of women researchers.

    Key Highlights

    • CSIR: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
    • DSIR: Department of Scientific & Industrial Research
    • STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    • CSIR-ASPIRE was launched on International Women’s Day 2023 to support women scientists as independent Principal Investigators (PIs).
    • Out of 2,878 proposals from 969 institutions, 301 women researchers were selected (~10% selection rate).
    • Research outcomes include:
      • 253+ SCI-indexed publications
      • 15+ patent filings
      • 20+ international conference presentations
      • Training of 300+ research fellows.
    • Next phase will focus on:
      • Commercialisation of innovations
      • Industry and startup linkages
      • Technology translation
      • Greater participation from the North-East, Ladakh, and Tier-2/Tier-3 institutions.

    About CSIR-ASPIRE

    • ASPIRE: A Special Call for Research Grants for Women Scientists
    • Implemented by CSIR-Human Resource Development Group (CSIR-HRDG).
    • Supports women researchers across Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Sciences.
    • Aims to promote women-led research, innovation, and scientific leadership.

    [2018] Consider the following statements :
    Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process which enables
    1. individuals of a country to accumulate more capital.
    2. increasing the knowledge, skill levels and capacities of the people of the country.
    3. accumulation of tangible wealth.
    4. accumulation of intangible wealth.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    [A] 1 and 2

    [B] 2 only

    [C] 2 and 4

    [D] 1, 3 and 4

  • What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades

    What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades?

  • Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements

    Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements:
    1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc. whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups.
    2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS. units set up in the states.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements

    With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements :
    1. This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason.
    2. This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  • An objective of the Nations Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are the those crops

    An objective of the Nations Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are the those crops?

  • With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct

    With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
    2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  • Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan’ is a national campaign to

    Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan’ is a national campaign to

  • Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India

    Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:

    1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
    2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
    3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
    4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?