S.R. Bommai vs Union of India
About the case Background Judgment Disputes Raised due to SR Bommai Case: Significance of Bommai judgment: Related Links: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulkpad vs Union of India Emergency Provisions Most Important Supreme Court Judgements The Places of Worship Act 1991
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulkpad vs Union of India
About Legal and Regulatory Framework Analysis Impact of the Judgement Strengthening of forest conservation laws The increased role of the judiciary in environmental governance Protection of forest lands Recognition of the rights of forest dwellers and tribal communities Promotion of sustainable development Other Landmark Judgement on Environment • MC Mehta vs. Union of India: This case […]
Chandrayaan
About: Chandrayaan 1 Chandrayaan-1, India’s first mission to the moon, was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 2008. Key Points Finding: Possible Reasons Behind Rusting along the Lunar Poles: Chandrayaan-2 Design and Mission Profile Mission Objectives Chandrayaan-3 About Mission Objectives Components Major Findings Chandrayaan-3 Significance Leadership in Space Technology Strategic Significance of Soft Landing Soft landing capability demonstrated […]
Mangalyaan Mission
Background The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) or Mangalyaan is a space probe launched by the Indian Space Research Organization in 2013. Features Objective of Mangalyaan Rocket used MOM was launched aboard PSLV C-25 (an XL version of the PSLV). Mars Orbiter Mission – Scientific Payloads 1) Mars Colour Camera (MCC) 2) Thermal Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (TIS) 3) […]
NAMASTE Scheme
About Objectives Key Features of the Scheme to be Implemented in all ULBs National NAMASTE Management Unit National Safai Karamchari Financial Development Corporation (NSKFDC) will be implementing an agency for NAMASTE. The NAMASTE Scheme will operate as a joint initiative of MOSJE and MoHUA, with a dedicated national team. State NAMASTE Management Unit The State […]
SEED Scheme
About Components of SEED Scheme Features of SEED Scheme Who are De-Notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes? These include: Schemes for DNT: Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for DNTs: This Centrally Sponsored Scheme was launched w.e.f. 2014-15 for the welfare of those DNT students who are not covered under SC, ST, or OBC. Nanaji Deshmukh […]
Golden Quadrilateral
About Golden Quadrilateral Benefits Related Links: Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) PM Gram Sadak Yojana PM Gati Shakti Bullet Train Project
PM Gati Shakti
About the Scheme Integrated Approach: It intends to bring together 16 infrastructure related Ministries. Targets to be achieved under Gati Shakti Significance Institutional infrastructure: The Centre’s support in creating an institutional framework in a time-bound manner and implementation of projects under the PM Gati Shakti national master plan for multimodal connectivity will give a boost to the […]
Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC)
DFC consists of two arms: Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC): Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC): Connecting Link for Eastern and Western Arm: It is under construction between Dadri and Khurja. The industrial corridors of Delhi-Mumbai and Amritsar-Kolkata are also being developed around both these DFCs. Significance Increased Capacity: The DFC shall reform the transportation sector and will create more capacity on trunk […]
Skill India Mission
About: Objectives of Mission Sub-schemes under Skill India Skill India is an umbrella mission under which there are multiple schemes and programs with specialized focus areas. The sub-schemes are as follows. National Skill Development Mission (NSDM) The NSDM launched to foster convergence across various sectors and different states for activities related to skills training. The […]
