Author: Yash Dagar

Kisan Pehchan Patra (Farmer ID)

News: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has made farmer ID mandatory for registering new beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).  About Kisan Pehchan Patra  It is a unique Aadhaar-linked digital identity that is dynamically connected to the state land records.  It is also known as the Farmer ID.  It… Continue reading Kisan Pehchan Patra (Farmer ID)

Future of Jobs Report 2025

News: Recently, World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the Future of Jobs Report 2025.  Key findings of the report  The report states that 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030, while 92 million are projected to be displaced. Thus, effectively 78 million new jobs would be created.  The sectors that will witness the… Continue reading Future of Jobs Report 2025

BHASHINI Initiative

News: The Union Minister of Labour and Employment has launched the Bhashini enabled e-shram portal in all 22 scheduled languages to benefit unorganised workers.  About Bhashini Initiative  It is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven tool that aims to transcend language barriers by ensuring that every citizen has access to digital services in their own language.  … Continue reading BHASHINI Initiative

Miyawaki Technique

News: Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has employed the Japanese Miyawaki technique to create around 56,000 sq. Meters of dense forests in Prayagraj.  About Miyawaki Technique   The technique was developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki in the 1970s to create dense forests in limited spaces.  It is an afforestation technique for cultivating fast growing groves of… Continue reading Miyawaki Technique

Indus Valley Script

News: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has announced a prize money of $1 million for experts or organisations that are successful in deciphering the scripts of Indus Valley Civilisation.  About Indus Valley Script  Evolution:   During the early Harappan phase (3500-2700 BCE), the earliest examples of script signs are found on Ravi and Kot Diji pottery… Continue reading Indus Valley Script

Cowpea Explanation

News: ISRO’s PSLV-C60 POEM-4 Mission has achieved a milestone by germinating cowpea seeds under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission.  About Cowpea  The cowpea is an annual herbaceous legume within the pea family.  The plant was originally domesticated in Africa. Presently, they are grown in semi-arid areas covering Africa, Asia,… Continue reading Cowpea Explanation

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Explanation

News: Several state governments have issued health advisories after detection of the first Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru.  About HMPV  It is a respiratory virus that causes upper respiratory infection and mild infections that are like common cold.  Sometimes, it can also cause lower respiratory infections like pneumonia, asthma flare-ups or may deteriorate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary… Continue reading Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Explanation

Key facts about Gomti River

News: The territorial army has launched a new task force called Ganga Task Force (GTF) Battalion for rejuvenation and protection of the Gomti River. About Gomti River   The Gomti river rises at Gomath Taal, also called Fulnar Jheel, near the Madho Tanda in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh.  It is a tributary of… Continue reading Key facts about Gomti River

Project VISTAAR

News: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare are collaborating on Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources)  About Project VISTAAR   It aims to transform agricultural extension service by making information easily accessible to farmers from start-ups in agriculture and allied sectors.  The digitalisation of… Continue reading Project VISTAAR

Blog
Academy
Community