One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Issues in the Education System in India University Grants Commission (UGC) Related Links: One Nation One Gas Grid One Nation One Election One Nation One Ration Card Scheme National Education Policy 2020
National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
About The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) has been formulated by upscaling the Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP) to promote natural farming across the country. Coverage Financial Assistance Web Portal for Implementation Progress A web portal has also been launched for the promotion of natural farming, which includes information on the implementation framework, resources, implementation progress, farmer’s registration, blog, and so […]
Major Biomes of the World
Ecosystems fall into two major groups Terrestrial Ecosystems We divide terrestrial ecosystems into biomes. There are four principal biomes: Forest Biome Forests are large areas supporting the rich growth of trees. Depending on the climate and type of trees they are generally grouped into: 1. Tropical rain forests2. Temperate deciduous forests3. Boreal or north coniferous forests Tropical Rain Forest Temperate Deciduous […]
India-CARICOM
India’s historic and warm relations with the countries of the Caribbean witnessed a new momentum with the meeting of Prime Minister of India with 14 leaders of the CARICOM group of countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Areas of Cooperation Development Political relations Measures taken to strengthen India-CARICOM […]
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981
Air pollution is defined as the presence of any liquid or gaseous substances in the atmosphere in such a concentration which tends to be injurious to man, animals, plants or environment. The Air Act was passed under Article 253 of the Constitution of India and in pursuance of decisions of Stockholm Conference. Classification of Air Pollutants […]
National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)
About Constitutional Provisions Objectives of National Legal Services Authorities Legal Services Institutions at Various Levels: Who is Eligible for Free Legal Services? Related Initiatives Related Links: New Criminal Justice System Supreme Court of India International Criminal Court (ICC) High Court of India
Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi Scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to meritorious students for higher education. Current Status of the Higher Education System in India According to the All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-22, which was released in January 2024: Measures to Revamp the Higher Education System in India Related Links: National Education Policy 2020 Educational Initiative […]
Digital Agriculture Mission
AgriStack: Kisan ki Pehchaan Krishi Decision Support System (DSS) Soil Profile Mapping Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) Other Schemes Announced by the Government Alongside the Digital Agriculture Mission, the Cabinet approved six additional schemes with a total outlay of Rs. 14,235.30 Crore. These include: Initiatives for Digitisation of Agriculture Sector Benefits of the Digital Agriculture Mission […]
Jet Stream
What is a Jet Stream? Genesis of Jet Streams The genesis of the Jet-streams is provided by three kinds of gradients: Where does it begin? When warmed in the tropics, around the equator, air fuels the Jet Stream as it rises. Hitting the tropopause at about 58,000 feet (the layer of the atmosphere separating the […]
MSME Sector of India
The MSME sector has become a key driver of India’s economy, fostering entrepreneurship and creating significant employment opportunities with low capital investment. It plays a vital role in the country’s inclusive industrial development, complementing large industries as ancillary units. Despite its contributions, the MSME sector grapples with significant challenges, including access to finance, technology adoption, and global market competitiveness. What are […]