News: Centre to bear additional ₹954 crore cost in food material cost under PM-POSHAN scheme. PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme. About PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched for providing one hot cooked meal in Government and Government – aided Schools from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme
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Mandovi River
News: Ministry of Shipping grants first digital NOC for jetty development on National Waterway-68 along River Mandovi in Goa. About Mandovi River The Mandovi River (also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei) is one of the main West Flowing Rivers of Goa State. Alongside the Zuari River, it is one of the two principal rivers in… Continue reading Mandovi River
Aravalli Range
News: NGT orders the authorities to prevent illegal mining in Aravali land protected under Nicobar swap. Aravalli Range. About Aravalli Range It is a mountain range in northern-western India, running approximately 670 km in a south-west direction. It is one of the oldest fold mountain in the world. It starts from near Delhi, passing through… Continue reading Aravalli Range
Alfalfa Hay
News: Issue of imports of Genetically Modified Alfalfa hay raised in the on-going Indo-US trade talks. Alfalfa Hay. About Alfalfa Hay (Medicago sativa) It is a perennial, leguminous plant of the pea family (Fabaceae). It is widely grown primarily for hay, pasturage and silage. Climatic conditions required: Soil: It prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a… Continue reading Alfalfa Hay
Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. About Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme This is the first scheme that focuses on promoting the manufacturing of passive electronic components including resistors, capacitors, connectors, inductors, speakers, relays, switches, oscillators, sensors, films and lenses. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and… Continue reading Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
One-Horned Rhinos
News: The one-horned rhinos may get some more breathing space outside its biggest habitats in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and West Bengal’s Jaldapara National Park. One-Horned Rhinos. About One-Horned Rhinos They are also known as the Indian Rhinoceros and are the largest of the three Asian rhino species. Distribution and habitat: Rhinos… Continue reading One-Horned Rhinos
India Skills Accelerator initiative
News: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) partners with World Economic Forum (WEF) to launch India Skills Accelerator initiative. About India Skills Accelerator initiative It is a national public-private collaboration platform designed to enhance workforce development by addressing skill gaps and encouraging public-private partnerships. It focuses on preparing India’s youth for future job… Continue reading India Skills Accelerator initiative
Bandipur National Park
News: ‘Save Bandipur‘ protest launched as Karnataka thinks of lifting night traffic ban. Bandipur National Park. About Bandipur National Park Location: It is located in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru district (Karnataka) at the tri-junction area of the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Formation: It was established as a sanctuary named Venugopala Wildlife Park in… Continue reading Bandipur National Park
Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) scheme
News: The Centre has approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY) for the 2025-2026 period with an initial total outlay of Rs 1,600 crore. Modernisation of Command Area Development Water Management M-CADWM. About Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management… Continue reading Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) scheme
De-Extinction of Dire Wolf
News: In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists have successfully revived the dire wolf, an ancient species that went extinct nearly 12,500 years ago, using cutting-edge genetic engineering techniques by Colossal Biosciences. De-Extinction of Dire Wolf. About De-Extinction De-extinction, also known as resurrection biology or species revivalism, is the process of recreating extinct species or organisms using… Continue reading De-Extinction of Dire Wolf
