CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -TRIFED in collaboration with Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India has till date set up Atmanirbhar Bharat corners in 48 Indian Missions/ Embassies across the world. The first Atmanirbhar Bharat corner was successfully inaugurated by the Ambassador Mrs. Suchitra Durai and Retd.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is the mission started by the Government of India on 13th May 2020, towards making India Self-reliant. The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi announced an economic package of INR 20 lakh crore as aid to support the country in the times of pandemic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Finance Minister further announces Government Reforms and Enablers across Seven Sectors under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan. The government took several bold reforms such as Supply Chain Reforms for Agriculture, Rational Tax Systems, Simple & Clear Laws, Capable Human Resource and Strong Financial System.

Detailed explanation-4: -To empower the country’s vulnerable society, the government launched schemes including Jan Dhan Accounts, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Micro insurance schemes, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)-based reforms, PM Ujjwala Yojana and PM Awas Yojana.

Detailed explanation-5: -These sets of measures are worth Rs 48, 100 crore with a focus on 8 critical sectors which are Coal, Minerals, Defence Production, Airspace management, Social Infrastructure Projects, Power distribution companies, Space sectors, and Atomic Energy.