PIB 247 Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Lecture Conducted by: Archana
• Covered Dates: April 2 to 24, 2025

AI Career for Women Initiative

• MoU: Agreement between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Microsoft
• Objective: Encourage women in AI careers and reduce the gender gap
• Benefits:
  • Training women in AI skills
  • Increasing women's participation in the digital economy
• Training Model: Hub and Spoke Model
  • 30 Hub Centers and 150 Spoke Centers
• Implementing Agency: EdNet Foundation

PM's Saudi Arabia Visit

• Objective: Second meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council
• Main Sectors: Political, defense, security, trade, agriculture
• Outcome: Two new committees established (defense and tourism)
• Financial Plan: $100 billion investment plan
• Signed Agreements: Space activities, healthcare, anti-doping

Competency-Based Curriculum

• Launch: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• Objective: Prepare globally competent healthcare professionals
• Coverage Areas: Physiotherapy, optometry, nutrition, etc.
• Principles: Standardization, competency-based approach, holistic development

National Panchayat Awards 2025

• Occasion: National Panchayati Raj Day
• Special Awards: Climate action, self-reliant panchayat, capacity building
• Benefits: Cash awards and trophy
• Women Leadership: Key panchayats led by women

Swamitva Scheme

• Objective: Providing legal property rights
• Launch and Coverage: Launched in 9 states in 2020
• Achievements: Distribution of property cards
• Implementing Agency: Survey of India
• Key Features: Drone mapping, online monitoring
• Achievements: National e-Governance Award

IMF World Economic Outlook Report

• India's Status: World's fastest-growing economy
• Growth Projection: 6.2% in 2025, 6.3% in 2026
• International Challenges: Global trade disputes, Russia-Ukraine war

World Health Summit Regional Meeting

• Location: New Delhi
• Theme: Expansion of traditional medicine systems

Other Important Questions

1. Establishment of Agri Innovate India Limited: 2011
2. Coffee Table Book on Circular Economy: Ministry of Electronics and IT
3. Fire Safety Week: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Conclusion

• Continuous PIB revision is necessary
• Understanding new initiatives and schemes is essential