DAILY DOSE 2ND FEB CURRENT AFFAIRS
1) G20 Science 20 Inception Meeting held in Puducherry
- The science 20 Inception Meeting was held on 30 January 2023 at Puducherry.
- Indian National Science Academy (INSA) President Dr. Ashutosh Sharma was the country’s chair of the deliberations.
- It was focussed on scientific and technological aspects that would help the growth of nations.
- The theme of the meeting is “disruptive science for innovative and sustainable development”
2) Union Budget 2023: PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman (PM VIKAS) announced
- PM VIKAS is a package of assistance for traditional artisans and craftspeople.
- The scheme will enable them to improve the quality, scale and reach of their products, integrating them with the MSME value chain.
- Components of scheme include financial support, skill training, knowledge of modern digital techniques, promotion, market linkage, digital payments, and social security.
3) Union Budget 2023: ‘Saptarishi, 7 priorities of the budget announced
- Budget adopted following 7 priorities.
- They complement each other and act as
- ‘Saptarishi’ guiding us through the Amrit Kaal.
- They are supposed to guide the country toward a better future and handle challenges it is currently experiencing.
- Inclusive Development
- Reaching the Last Mile
- Infrastructure and Investment
- Unleashing the Potential
- Green Growth
- Youth Power
- Financial Sector
4) Union Budget 2023: Govt. to set up Agriculture Accelerator Fund
- In Union Budget, govt. announced that it will set up an Agriculture Accelerator Fund to encourage agri- startups by young entrepreneurs in rural areas.
- Fund will aim at bringing innovative and affordable solutions for challenges faced by farmers.
- It will also bring in modern technologies to transform agricultural practices, increase productivity and profitability.
5) Union Budget 2023: Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission announced
- It was announced in Union Budget that a Mission to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia by 2047 will be launched.
- It will entail awareness creation, universal screening of 7 crore people in the age group of 0-40 years in affected tribal areas.
- It will also perform counselling of people through collaborative efforts of central ministries and state governments.
6) Union Budget 2023: Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission announced
- This mission aims to provide basic necessities such as housing, water, roads, telecom, education, and health in areas inhabited by PVTGs.
- Particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) are the most vulnerable and backward tribes among Scheduled Tribes.
- An amount of 15,000 cr will be made available to implement the Mission in next 3 years under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes.
7) Union Budget 2023: Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF)
- announced that it will set up an Rs.10000 crore per year UIDF, to be used for creating infrastructure in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
- It would be established through the use of priority sector lending shortfall.
- It will be managed by National Housing Bank.
- States will be encouraged to leverage resources from grants of 15th Finance Commission, as well as existing scheme.
8) World Interfaith Harmony Week begins on 1 Feb 2023
- World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event observed during the first week of February (1-7), after United Nations General Assembly designation in 2010.
- The week was started by HM King Abdullah II and HRH Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad of Jordan.
- These celebrations focus on creating mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue to promote harmony between people regardless of their faith.
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