Genome Sequencing
In the microscopic world of living organisms, each one possesses a unique set of instructions encoded in its genetic material, known as the genome. This genome is like a special language composed of tiny building blocks called nucleotide bases – Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G). Scientists can unlock the secrets of […]
Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan
What is Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan? Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan aims to make a barrier-free and conducive environment for Divyangjans (persons with Disabilities) When launched? On 3rd Dec. 2015 on International Day of person with Disabilities. Why? How? Built-Up Environment: Transportation Sector: Airports: Railways: Roadways: ICT Ecosystem (Websites): Accessibility in TV viewing: Education: Monitoring: Sugamya Bharat App: […]
Mission Karmayogi
About ‘Mission Karmayogi’ envisages preparing Indian civil servants for the future by making them more creative, constructive, imaginative, innovative, proactive, professional, progressive, energetic, enabling, transparent and technology-enabled.The mission is designed to stay rooted in Indian culture and sensibilities while drawing learning resources from the best institutions and practices worldwide. Need of The Mission Other Reforms […]
Enforcement Directorate
What is the Directorate of Enforcement (ED)? Where does the Genesis of ED Lie? What is the Structure of ED? 2021 Amendment: What are the Statutory Functions of ED? The statutory functions of the Directorate include the enforcement of the following Acts: Also check out: GUJRAL DOCTRINE
Gujral Doctrine
What is the Gujral Doctrine? Former Prime Minister, Late I.K. Gujral propounded the Gujral Doctrine when he was the Union Minister of External Affairs in 1996-1997 in the H.D. Deve Gowda Government. The Gujral doctrine was a five-point roadmap that sought to build trust between India and its neighbours, of the solution to bilateral issues […]
Act East Policy
Recent Context: The Union Minister of State Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) said that connectivity is an important element of the Act East Policy. Key Points About: Aim: Look East Policy Difference Between Look East and Act East: Look East: Act East: Initiatives to Enhance Connectivity: Other Initiatives:
APAAR ID
Recent Context: Several state governments requested schools to seek parental consent for the creation of a new student identity card known as the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR ID). This is part of the ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ initiative of the Union government, stemming from the new National Education Policy of 2020. What is the Purpose of […]
International Solar Alliance (ISA)
What is the International Solar Alliance (ISA)? About: Vision: Let us together make the sun brighter. Mission: Every home, no matter how far away, will have a light at home. Headquarters: The Headquarters is in India with its Interim Secretariat being set up in Gurugram. Member Nations: Observer Status to International Solar Alliance: Director General of […]
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
There are 43 World Heritage Sites in India. Out of these, 35 are cultural, seven are natural, and one, Khangchendzonga National Park, is of mixed type. India has the sixth-most sites worldwide. The first sites to be listed were the Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Agra Fort, and Taj Mahal, all of which were inscribed in the 1983 session of the World Heritage Committee. […]
Green Credit Program
The government has recently unveiled an innovative and voluntary Green Credit Program designed to reward and incentivize individuals and entities for their positive environmental contributions. Participants can earn Green Credits for a wide range of activities that promote environmental sustainability. What is Green Credit? About: Covered Activities: The Green Credit program encompasses eight key types of activities aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability: […]