PM E-DRIVE Scheme
About the PM E-DRIVE Scheme Scope: Fund Allocation: Rs 10,900 crore Time Period: 2024-26 Targets: Support e-2Ws, e-3Ws, and e-buses Other Provisions: Key Features of the scheme Subsidies: Grants for the creation of capital assets: What was the FAME Scheme? Key Phases Key Facts About the Promotion of Electric Cars Related Links: FAME India Smart […]
Carbon Markets
About Types of Carbon Markets Carbon Credits They represent a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that can be traded. One carbon credit equates to one ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) reduced or avoided. Carbon credits can be generated through various activities, such as: Carbon Taxes Global Trends in Carbon Markets Advantages of Implementing a Carbon Tax Major Challenges […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism
Need for ADR Types of ADR Mechanisms ADR is generally classified into the following types: Arbitration Conciliation Mediation Negotiation Advantages of ADRs Status of ADR in India Way Forward Related Links: National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) International Court of Justice (ICJ) Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) International Criminal Court (ICC)
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 […]
