26 Aug 2023: PIB Summary for UPSC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. 5th Edition of Ausindex-23 at Sydney
2. IAF pledges support to 765 TB patients as part of ‘Ni-Kishay-Mitra’
3. SVAMITVA Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj wins the National Award 
for e-Governance 2023 

1. 5th Edition of Ausindex-23 at Sydney

Syllabus: GS- II, International Relations

Prelims: AUSINDEX-23

Context: The 5th edition of the biennial AUSINDEX maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) took place from August 22-25, 2023, in Sydney, Australia.

• INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata represented the Indian Navy, while HMAS Choules and HMAS Brisbane represented the RAN.
• The INS Sahyadri is a state-of-the-art Shivalik-class stealth frigate. On the other hand, the INS Kolkata is a stealth guided-missile destroyer, which was constructed by the Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL).
• In addition to ships and their integral helicopters, the exercise involved fighter aircraft and maritime patrol aircraft.

Also read  Malabar Naval Exercise

2. IAF pledges support to 765 TB patients as part of ‘Ni-Kishay-Mitra’

Syllabus: GS- II, Social Justice

Prelims: NI-KSHAY MITRA

Context:  The Indian Air Force (IAF) is contributing to the “Ni-kshay Mitra” scheme

• It is an initiative under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTBMBA) to eliminate TB by 2025.
• “Ni-kshay Mitra” scheme provides additional diagnostic, nutritional, and vocational support to those undergoing TB treatment.
• The IAF team handed over a contribution of Rs 46 lakhs, collected through voluntary donations, to the Additional Secretary & Mission Director, National Health Mission.
• The IAF’s contribution will support 765 patients undergoing treatment in Delhi for six months, providing food baskets as per government norms, implemented through a government-approved NGO.

3. SVAMITVA Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj wins the National Award for e-Governance 2023

Syllabus: GS- III, Indian Economy

Prelims: SVAMITVA Scheme

Context: The SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has received the National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) for its innovative use of emerging technologies to provide citizen-centric services.

• The SVAMITVA Scheme aims to provide ownership rights to property owners in rural areas using cutting-edge drone and GIS technology.
• The scheme issues Property Cards that enable villagers to utilise their residential assets for bank loans and other financial benefits, as well as settle land-related disputes. 
• The initiative is carried out in collaboration between the Survey of India, State Revenue and Panchayati Raj Departments, and NIC-GIS.
• The award was presented at the 26th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India. 

Read the previous PIB articles here.