What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the capacity development (CD) scheme till March 2026. What is Capacity Development Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling availability of credible and timely official… Continue reading Govt extends capacity development scheme till March 2026
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Public order: A constitutional provision for curbing freedom
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Public Order?3 Who has powers to legislate on Public Order?4 How has public order been interpreted by courts?5 How is the public order issue related to the Hijab Ban? What is the news? Karnataka High Court is hearing a challenge to the constitutionality of the state government’s ban… Continue reading Public order: A constitutional provision for curbing freedom
EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR
What is the news? Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) are scheduled to participate in a bilateral exercise named Eastern Bridge-VI at Air Force Station Jodhpur. What is Exercise Eastern Bridge? Conducted between: India and Oman. Type: Bilateral air exercise First edition: held in 2009. This is the sixth edition… Continue reading EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR
Explained: What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
What is the news? Legendary singer-composer Bappi Lahiri died due to obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)? Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is a disorder in which a person’s breathing stops and starts repeatedly in their sleep. This occurs when muscles in the throat and upper airway relax intermittently during sleep and… Continue reading Explained: What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
China’s answer to rising sea levels, food insecurity: ‘seawater rice’
What is the News? Chinese Scientists have developed a variety of rice known as “Seawater Rice”. What is Seawater Rice? Seawater Rice is new salt-tolerant rice that can be grown in salty soil near the sea. This rice was created by over-expressing a gene from selected wild rice that’s more resistant to saline and alkali. What… Continue reading China’s answer to rising sea levels, food insecurity: ‘seawater rice’
MNRE’s new policy framework recognises distributed renewable energy as solution for uplifting rural economy
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE)?3 What are the problems faced by Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE) in India?4 What does the policy framework say on Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE)? What is the News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) released a draft policy framework for Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE). What is Distributed… Continue reading MNRE’s new policy framework recognises distributed renewable energy as solution for uplifting rural economy
Biggest Tribal Fair Medaram Jatara celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal
What is the News? Sammakka Saralamma Jatara has concluded after being celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal. What is Sammakka Saralamma Jatara? Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is also known as Medaram Jatara. Reason for conducting: The festival honours the fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma, with the reigning rulers against an unjust law.… Continue reading Biggest Tribal Fair Medaram Jatara celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal
What does record food production mean for India?
Contents1 What is the News?2 How was the food production in India this year?3 What does this mean for retail food prices?4 What are the risks going ahead?5 What steps the government should take? What is the News? Food production in India is estimated to touch a record 316 million tonnes in 2021-22, 8% more … Continue reading What does record food production mean for India?
Presidential Fleet Review: what Navy displays, and its significance
What is the News? The President will take part in the Indian Navy’s 12th Presidential Fleet Review. What is the President’s Fleet Review? President’s Fleet Review is the country’s President taking stock of the Navy’s capability. It showcases all types of ships and capabilities the Navy has. The President is taken on one of the… Continue reading Presidential Fleet Review: what Navy displays, and its significance
Govt of India, World Bank sign loan agreement of $115 million for implementation of REWARD Project
What is the news? The Government of India, State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha and the World Bank have signed a $115 million REWARD Project. What is a REWARD Project? REWARD stands for Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme. Aim: To help national and state institutions adopt improved watershed management practices to… Continue reading Govt of India, World Bank sign loan agreement of $115 million for implementation of REWARD Project
