Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) is a Pension Scheme announced by the Government of India exclusively for senior citizens aged 60 years and above from 31st March 2020. About PMVVY Maximum Investment One can invest a maximum amount of ₹15 lakh under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) scheme. The tenure of the policy is set at 10 […]
AgriStack
About Need Potential Benefits Concerns Absence of a Data Protection Legislation In its absence, it might end up being an exercise where private data processing entities may know more about a farmer’s land than the farmer himself and they would be able to exploit farmers’ data to whatever extent they wish to. Commercialization The formation of ‘Agristack’ […]
National Mission on Edible Oil – Oil Palm
Aims The aims of the National Mission on Edible Oil – Oil Palm are given below: Features Significance of the Scheme Reduction in Import dependance Rise in Yields Funding Pattern of NMEO-OP Palm Oil Edible Oil Economy Oils Commonly Used in India Related Links Most Important Government Schemes 2024 Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes Gramin […]
Minorities in India
Geographic Spread of Minorities in India Constitutional Provisions for Minorities in India The Constitution of India lists down a few important mandates with regard to Minorities in India. Discussed below are the same in brief: Protection under Fundamental Rights Protection under Part XVII (Official language) Legislative protection Executive Privilege In addition to legislative measures, the […]
Factors Responsible for the Location of Industries
The location of industries in different sectors (primary, secondary, and tertiary) is influenced by a combination of factors that vary depending on the sector and the region. The factors Responsible for the Location of Industries include physical, economic, social, and historical considerations. Primary Sector Industries Secondary Sector Industries Tertiary Sector Industries Industrial locations are complex. […]
Major Landforms of Earth
Some of the Major Landforms are as follows: Landform- Mountains Types of Mountain Block Mountain Fold Mountain Volcanic Mountain Landform- Plateau Landform- Plains Landform- Hills Related Links: Major Mountain Ranges in India Drainage Patterns and Drainage Systems of India Local Winds over the Globe Understanding Crustal Rocks
Dandi March
Background Effect of the Movement Significance of Dandi March Gandhi’s Previous Experiments with Civil Disobedience Related Links: Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movement Swadeshi Movement Desai-Liaquat Pact Free Movement Regime
War Crimes
What are War Crimes? What are the Criteria for War Crimes? What is the difference between War Crimes & Crimes Against Humanity? Geneva Conventions (1949) International Criminal Court? ICC’s Jurisdiction and Working Related Links: International Criminal Court (ICC) Effects of Globalisation on Indian Society World War I World War II
Effects of Globalisation on Indian Society
Glocalization It is a phenomenon that is a combination of words such as ‘globalisation’ and ‘localisation’. It points to the simultaneous occurrence of both universalizing and particularizing tendencies in contemporary social, political, and economic systems. Examples of Glocalisation in the Indian context: Impact of Globalization on Indian Society Youth Young people are growing up in […]
South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC)
Aim Members of SAARC SAARC comprises of eight member States Objectives of the SAARC SAARC’s Specialized Bodies Significance of SAARC for India: What are the Associated Challenges Way Forward Related Links European Union (EU) India’s Neighbourhood First Policy G4 Countries BIMSTEC