13 Sep Prelims Bits: Schemes and Awards
This article covers “Daily Current Affairs” and topic details of the Prelims Bits: Schemes and Awards
Syllabus mapping:
Recent events of national and international significance.
For Prelims:
What is Mission Muasm, PM DRIVE?
National Florence Nightingale Awards
Recent Context:
President Presents National Florence Nightingale Awards to Nurses at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Key Facts about the National Florence Nightingale Awards
Award Presentation: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2024.
Institution Date: The National Florence Nightingale Award was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 1973.
Purpose: The award recognizes the meritorious services rendered by nurses and nursing professionals to society.
Significance: It serves as a mark of honor for exceptional contributions and dedication in the field of nursing.
Recognition: The award highlights the essential role of nurses in healthcare and acknowledges their commitment to improving patient care.
“Mission Mausam”
Recent Context:
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with a budget of Rs. 2,000 crore over two years.
Key Facts: Mission Mausam
Objectives:
1. Enhance India’s weather and climate science, research, and services.
2. Equip stakeholders to better handle extreme weather events and climate change impacts.
3. Improve capacity and resilience across communities, sectors, and ecosystems.
Technological Integration:
1. Deployment of next-generation radars and satellite systems with advanced sensors.
2. Utilization of high-performance supercomputers and artificial intelligence.
3. Development of improved Earth system models and a GIS-based automated
Decision Support System.
Focus Areas:
1. Accurate weather and climate information, including monsoon forecasts, air quality alerts, and extreme weather warnings.
2. Weather interventions for managing fog, hail, and rain.
Beneficiary Sectors:
1. Agriculture, disaster management, defense, environment, aviation, water resources, power, tourism, shipping, transport, energy, and health.
2. Enhanced data-driven decision-making for urban planning, road and rail transport, offshore operations, and environmental monitoring.
Primary Implementing Institutes: The mission will be chiefly implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
1. India Meteorological Department (IMD)
2. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
3. National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)
PM E-DRIVE: PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme
Recent Context:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which is designed to promote electric mobility in India.
Key Facts: PM E-DRIVE
Replacement of Previous Scheme:
The PM E-Drive scheme replaces the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles (FAME II) scheme, which expired in March this year.
Objectives:
1. To expedite EV adoption through subsidies and incentives.
2. To facilitate the establishment of essential EV charging infrastructure.
3. To promote green mobility, reduce environmental impact, and improve air quality.
Major Components and Allocations:
1. Subsidies/Demand Incentives: INR 3,679 crore allocated for incentivizing electric two-wheelers (e-2Ws), three-wheelers (e-3Ws), ambulances, trucks, and other emerging EVs.
2. Electric Buses: INR 4,391 crore allocated for the procurement of 14,028 electric buses by state transport units (STUs) and public transport agencies.
3. Charging Infrastructure: INR 2,000 crore allocated for installing 22,100 fast chargers for electric four-wheelers, 1,800 fast chargers for electric buses, and 48,400 fast chargers for electric two- and three-wheelers.
4. Vehicle Testing Infrastructure: INR 780 crore allocated for enhancing vehicle testing infrastructure.
E-Vouchers System: Introduction of e-vouchers to streamline the EV buying process. The scheme portal will generate Aadhaar-authenticated e-vouchers for buyers, which are essential for claiming demand incentives.
Electric Ambulances: INR 500 crore allocated for the procurement and deployment of electric ambulances, aimed at integrating EVs into the healthcare sector and improving patient transport.
Incentives for E-Trucks: INR 500 crore allocated for incentivizing the purchase of electric trucks, with additional incentives available for those scrapping old trucks.
Charging Stations: The scheme supports the installation of a total of 88,300 electric vehicle charging stations, including fast chargers for various types of EVs.
Support for Domestic Manufacturing: The scheme includes a phased manufacturing program (PMP) to encourage domestic EV manufacturing and strengthen the EV supply chain.
Economic Impact: The scheme is expected to create significant employment opportunities in the manufacturing and charging infrastructure sectors and contribute to a more resilient and competitive EV industry.
PRELIMS QUESTION:
Q. 1. Which of the following are the components of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme?
1. Subsidies to four-wheeler cars
2. Introduction of E-Ambulances
3. Building strong charging infrastructure
4. The use of E-vouchers System
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All four
ANSWER: C.
Q. 2. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The National Florence Nightingale Awards are given annually by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Statement-II: The award recognizes the meritorious services rendered by nurses and nursing professionals to society.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
ANSWER: D
Q.3. With reference to the Mission Mausam, Consider the following statement:
1. The Mission Muasam is a landmark mission to provide real-time weather forecasts in any part of India.
2. Deployment of next-generation radars and satellite systems with advanced sensors is one of the components of this Mission.
2. The Mission is implemented by the Ministry of Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.
How many of the above-given statements are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
ANSWER: B
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