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 […]
e-NAM Portal
The e-NAM Portal (National Agricultural Market) serves as a one-stop shop for all APMC-related information and services. This comprises commodity arrivals, quality, and pricing, buy and sell offers, and e-payment settlement directly into farmers’ accounts. e-NAM Portal: Features e-NAM Portal: Significance e-NAM Portal: Achievements e-NAM Portal: Implementation challenges According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers […]
Soil Health Card Scheme
Objectives of the SHC Scheme The primary objectives of the Soil Health Card Scheme include improving soil fertility and promoting sustainable agriculture by providing farmers with specific soil health information. Soil Health Card Scheme Funding Pattern National Productivity Council Key Points Development of Model Villages Importance of the Soil Health Card Scheme The Soil Health […]
Aditya-L1 Mission
About Payloads Objective What are Lagrange Points? About Note: L1, L2, and L3 points are unstable, meaning that a small perturbation can cause an object to drift away from them. Therefore, satellites orbiting these points need regular course corrections to maintain their positions What is the Significance of Exploring the Sun? Solar Space Program of Other Countries […]
JS Verma Committee Report 2013
The JS Verma Committee submitted its detailed report on January 23, 2013, in response to the urgent need for legal reforms to ensure quicker justice and better protection for victims of sexual violence. The report addressed flaws in the legal system and proposed significant changes to broaden the definition of sexual offenses, improve victim support, […]
SMILE Scheme
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment launched the SMILE Scheme (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) on February 12, 2022. The Ministry has allocated Rs. 365 Crore for the SMILE Scheme from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Target Beneficiaries The Umbrella scheme is set to provide welfare and rehabilitation to the Transgender community and […]
Jiyo Parsi Scheme
About Features of the Scheme Target Groups Significance of the scheme Factors Driving Population Growth in India Fertility Rates Mortality Rates (Life Expectancy) Initial Age Profile Migration Socioeconomic Factors Challenges of Population Growth in India India’s rapid population growth presents several challenges that impact various aspects of society. Resource Strain Healthcare System Pressure Education Challenges […]
Vishaka Guidelines
The Vishaka Guidelines, framed by the Supreme Court of India in 1997, must be followed by both government and private institutions. Employers should not be allowed to violate the fundamental rights of women in the workplace. What are the Challenges with Women’s Workforce Participation? Sexual Harassment: Gender Discrimination: Women are often discriminated against in the workplace, whether in hiring, pay, promotions, or opportunities. […]
