Critical Mineral Mission
What are Critical Minerals? What is the classification criterion and identified list of critical Minerals in India? Factors Affecting Criticality- Source- Ministry of Mines Economic Importance (EI) Supply Risk (SR) 1. Disruption Potential2. Substitutability Index (SI)3. GVA Multiplier Score4. Cross-Cutting Index (CCI) 1. Governance-weighted Material Concentration2. End-of-life Recycling Rates (EOL-RR)3. Import Reliance (IR) and SelfSufficiency […]
American Revolution
The 13 British colonies in North America and Great Britain fought each other in the American Revolution War (1775-83). It was fought to improve the conditions of the American colonists living under British control. It is possible to pinpoint the causes of the American Revolution as early as 1763. The British government started to intensify […]
Russian Revolution of 1917
Early Society Russian Revolution of 1905 October Manifesto (1905) Reforms Initiated by Czar Constitution and Duma Economic Reforms Land Reforms Social Reforms Precursors to 1917 Revolution Declining Support for Regime There is evidence that the degree of support for autocracy actually diminished in the first decade of twentieth century. Attitude of Czar and his regime towards […]
Punjab PCS Previous Year Question Paper Topic-Wise
Punjab PCS previous year question paper topic-wise is very important for the preparation of Punjab PCS Exam. This can be very helpful for the candidates who are preparing for Punjab PCS for the upcoming Exam. The Punjab PCS exam is divided into three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The pattern overlaps with UPSC in some […]
National Rural Livelihood Mission
About: Aim: Functioning: Implementation: Sub-Schemes: Outcomes: How can SHGs help in Women Empowerment? Economic Empowerment: Women Entrepreneurship: Skill Development: Social Empowerment: Related Links: Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY) Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) National Testing Agency (NTA) National Research Foundation
PM-SVANidhi
About Lending Agencies Microfinance Institutions, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Self Help Groups have been allowed due to their ground-level presence and proximity to the urban poor, including the street vendors. Eligibility States/Union Territories (UTs): Street Vendors Benefits of Early Repayment E-governance Focus on Capacity Building MoHUA, in collaboration with State Governments, will launch a capacity-building and financial […]
Prime Minister Employment Generation Program
Launch Administration Objectives of the Prime Minister Employment Generation Program Features of the Prime Minister Employment Generation Program Eligibility: Maximum Cost of Project/Unit Admissible: Government Subsidy: Role of Banks: Loans are provided by public sector banks, regional rural banks, cooperative banks, and private scheduled commercial banks, which are approved by the respective State Task Force […]
Agriculture Accelerator Fund
About: Key Objectives and Benefits of the Agriculture Accelerator Fund: 1. Inclusive and Farmer-Centric Solutions: At the heart of this fund lies the mission to support startups that offer relevant information services for crop health and planning, along with facilitating improved access to critical farm inputs, credit, and insurance. By focusing on the needs of farmers, […]
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
What is Post Harvest Management? How can India harvest rich returns from agriculture? How has the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund performed to date? Related Links: Namo Drone Didi e-NAM Portal Soil Health Card Scheme Most Important Government Schemes 2024
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
About Objectives Components Formulation It was formulated by amalgamating following schemes: Implementation Decentralized implementation through State Irrigation Plan and District Irrigation Plan. Farmer-Friendly Initiatives Under PMKSY Under PMKSY, several farmer-friendly initiatives have been introduced to address the challenges faced by Indian farmers. Some of these initiatives include: Related Links: e-NAM portal Agriculture Soil Health Card […]