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GK Update

Sat 01 Mar, 2025

National News

'Jan Aushadhi Week'

  • Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, today, on March 1, 2025, flagged off the 'Jan Aushadhi Rath', marking the beginning of 'Jan Aushadhi Week'.
  • This week will be observed from March 1 to March 7.

Related Facts:

 

  • Objective: To provide affordable and quality generic medicines under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP):

  • Objective: To provide quality generic medicines to the general public at affordable rates
  • Launched: 2008, as "Jan Aushadhi Yojana"
  • Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY): 2015
  • 2016: Changed to PMBJP
  • Nodal Ministry: Bureau of Indian Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers)
  • Implementation Area: All States and Union Territories

"Webinar on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity"

  • Following the Union Budget 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare organized a one-day webinar on "Agriculture and Rural Prosperity" on March 1, 2025.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at the webinar, aiming to strategize the effective implementation of budget announcements.

Union Budget 2025-26: Major provisions for agriculture and rural development:

 

 

  • Launch of 'Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana'
  • 15% increase in agriculture budget, total allocation $20 billion (Rs 1.75 lakh crore)
  • Rs 10,466.49 crore for Agricultural Research and Development (DARE) (3% increase)
  • Establishment of National Extended Gene Bank, conservation of 10 lakh germplasm.

Special provision for Bihar:

  • Establishment of Makhana Board, promotion of production and marketing
  • Western Kosi Canal Project, irrigation facility to 50,000 hectares of agricultural land

30 Lakh Farmers Connected Under FPO Scheme

  • Under the Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) Scheme of the Central Government, 30 lakh farmers have been connected so far, with around 40% being women.
  • This scheme aims to organize farmers, enhance their income, and bring improvements in the agricultural sector.

Farmer Producer Organization (FPO):

 

 

  • An agricultural cooperative entity registered under the Companies Act, 2013.
  • The Government of India has launched a scheme to form and promote 10,000 new FPOs with a budget allocation of ₹6,865 crore till 2027-28.
  • Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10,000th FPO in Khagaria, Bihar, focusing on maize, banana, and paddy.

ALIMCO's First AAPC

  • The Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) will establish its first Auxiliary Production Center (AAPC) in Purba Laxmibil, Sepahijala district, Tripura.
  • With an investment of ₹45 crore, this center aims to enhance the manufacturing and service delivery of assistive devices for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and senior citizens in the Northeast region.

State Specific

Five Major Spiritual Corridors

  • During Mahakumbh 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government has developed five major spiritual corridors to promote spiritual tourism in the state.

Major Religious Corridors from Prayagraj :

 

 

  • Prayagraj-Vindhyachal-Kashi Corridor – A sacred route for Shakti and Shiva worship, connecting Vindhyachal Devi Dham and Kashi (Varanasi).
  • Prayagraj-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur Corridor – A blend of Vaishnav and Shaiva traditions, facilitating pilgrimages to Ram Lalla in Ayodhya and Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur.
  • Prayagraj-Lucknow-Naimisharanya Corridor – A vital route to Naimisharanya Dham, one of Hinduism’s 88 Mahatirthas.
  • Prayagraj-Rajapur-Chitrakoot Corridor – Links Chitrakoot Dham, associated with Lord Rama’s exile, and Rajapur, the birthplace of Goswami Tulsidas.
  • Prayagraj-Mathura-Vrindavan-Shukteerth Corridor – Connects the birthplace of Lord Krishna (Mathura-Vrindavan) and Shukteerth, the meditation site of Maharishi Shukracharya.

CAG Report

  • The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has revealed severe mismanagement, financial negligence, and lack of accountability in Delhi's public healthcare system.

Major Shortcomings in Delhi’s Public Healthcare Infrastructure :

 

 

  • Lack of Essential Facilities – 16 hospitals without blood banks, 15 without postmortem houses, 14 without ICUs, and 12 without ambulance services.
  • Shortage of Medicines & Equipment – Hospitals had to purchase 33-47% of medicines themselves, with a lack of essential equipment.
  • Basic Issues in Mohalla Clinics – Many clinics lack toilets and other fundamental amenities.
  • Underutilization of COVID-19 Funds – Out of ₹787.91 crore, only ₹542.84 crore was spent, leaving ₹245 crore unutilized.

Economy and Banking

High-Income Economy

  • According to the World Bank's latest report, India must maintain an average economic growth rate of 7.8% over the next 22 years to achieve the status of a high-income economy by 2047.

World Bank:

Established: 1944 (Bretton Woods Conference, USA) Headquarters: Washington D.C., USA India is a member of the World Bank since 1944

National Waterway Regulation

  • The Central Government has announced the implementation of the 'National Waterway Regulation', opening new opportunities for the private sector.
  • This initiative aims to promote transportation through India's inland waterways and attract private investment.

 

  • Cargo movement on national waterways has increased over the last decade, rising from 18 million tonnes to 133 million tonnes in FY 2023-24.

UPI Transactions – January 2025

  • According to the latest government data, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded a total of 16.99 billion (1,699 crore) transactions in January 2025, with a total transaction value exceeding ₹23.48 lakh crore.
  • In FY 2023-24, the total UPI transactions surpassed 131 billion (13,100 crore), with a total transaction value exceeding ₹200 lakh crore.

Related Facts:

 

 

  • Total transaction volume for FY 2023-24 exceeded 131 billion and the value exceeded Rs 200 lakh crore.
  • As of January 2025, over 80 UPI apps and 641 banks were active in the UPI ecosystem.
  • During this period, the share of peer-to-merchant (P2M) transactions stood at 62.35% and peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions stood at 37.65%. About 86% of P2M transactions were up to ₹500

‘Bond Central’ – Centralized Database Portal

  • The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a centralized database portal named 'Bond Central', designed to provide all information related to corporate bonds in one place.

Development & Collaboration:

  • Developed by: Online Bond Platform Providers Association (OBPP Association).
  • In collaboration with: Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), including stock exchanges and depositories.

Sports News

SECL Chhattisgarh Open 2025

  • Delhi-based golfer Shaurya Bhattacharya clinched the title at the SECL Chhattisgarh Open 2025, held at Fairway Golf & Lake Resort, Naya Raipur.
  • He shot an impeccable six-under 63 in the final round to give him a total of 27-under 249 and win by five shots.

Science And Technology

Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia)

  • According to the PubMed database, the number of research publications on Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) has increased by 376.5% over the past decade.
Number of research papers published on Giloy in 2014 : 192 This number increased to : 913 in 2024 (an increase of 376.5%)

Famous Face

Rose Giron

  • Rose Giron, who was considered the oldest living Holocaust survivor and a strong advocate for sharing survivors' stories, has passed away at the age of 113.

Related Facts:

Rose Giron was born in 1912 in Poland. She wrote a book about her experiences titled "I Will Not Die: One Woman's Story of Survival."

Important Days

World Civil Defence Day

  • World Civil Defence Day is observed annually on March 1.
  • It was initiated in 1990 by the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) to raise awareness about the importance of civil protection and ensure the safety of citizens during disasters.

Related Facts:

 

 

  • ICDO was founded in 1972, and its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Theme for 2025: "Civil Defence: Guarantee of Security for the Population."

Zero Discrimination Day

  • Zero Discrimination Day is observed every year on March 1 with the aim of ensuring a discrimination-free environment and upholding the right of every individual to live with dignity and equality.

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