What is the News? The Prime Minister will address a National Summit on Agro and Food Processing.At this summit, the Prime Minister will spread basic knowledge about Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF). What is Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)? ZBNF is a technique of farming developed by Padma awardee Subhash Palekar of Maharashtra. It aims to help… Continue reading PM to address natural-farming event amid scientists’ concerns
Centre’s new incentive scheme for States to achieve their targets and become eligible for incremental borrowing
What is the News? The Finance Ministry had announced a new incentive scheme for States that could achieve their targets and become eligible for incremental borrowing. What is the Incentive Scheme for States to become eligible for incremental borrowing? Under the scheme, out of the Net Borrowing Ceiling(NBC) of 4% of GSDP for the States for… Continue reading Centre’s new incentive scheme for States to achieve their targets and become eligible for incremental borrowing
Climate Change makes children vulnerable to infectious diseases: Study
What is the News? A study conducted by researchers from the Banaras Hindu University(BHU) shows that climate change is making children vulnerable to infectious diseases. About the study The study was conducted to probe the association between climate parameters and infectious diseases in children under 16-years-of-age in Varanasi city in the central Indo-Gangetic Plain. What… Continue reading Climate Change makes children vulnerable to infectious diseases: Study
[Yojana December Summary] GI Tagging of Rural Products – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s multicultural ethos, authenticity, and ethnic diversity are potential turbochargers for the country’s economy. One channel through which these attributes can be brought out is Geographical Indications or GI tags. Geographical Indications (GIs) backed up by solid business management can bring a competitive advantage, more added value to a product,… Continue reading [Yojana December Summary] GI Tagging of Rural Products – Explained, pointwise
India successfully launches Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo System
What is the News? India has successfully test-fired a long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo(SMART) from Wheeler Island in Odisha. What is the SMART System? Torpedoes, self-propelled weapons that travel underwater to hit a target, are limited by their range. To overcome that, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed the SMART system. This… Continue reading India successfully launches Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo System
Protecting wildlife: 2,054 cases registered in three years
What is the News? The government of India has provided data on the cases registered by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) against illegal trafficking of wild animals and the operations conducted by them. How many cases were registered against the killing or illegal trafficking of wild animals in India? Between 2018 and 2020, about 2,054… Continue reading Protecting wildlife: 2,054 cases registered in three years
India lays emphasis on UNCLOS
What is the news? The Government of India has informed Parliament that India is committed to a free, open and rules-based order. It has also reiterated its support for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Click Here to read about UNCLOS India’s Commitment to Maritime Security India is committed to… Continue reading India lays emphasis on UNCLOS
AIM NITI Aayog, & Embassy of Denmark launches 2nd edition of water innovation challenges to address global water woes
What is the news? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and the Royal Embassy of Denmark to India have launched the 2nd Edition of Water Innovation Challenges. What is the Water Innovation Challenge? Water Innovation Challenge aims to identify innovative & next-gen solutions to solve proposed challenges in collaboration with corporate and public partners. The… Continue reading AIM NITI Aayog, & Embassy of Denmark launches 2nd edition of water innovation challenges to address global water woes
Insect hits 9L acres of chilli crop in south India; experts point to use of pesticide
What is the news? A new species of insect named “Thrips Parvispinus” is damaging the chilli crop in several states in south India. What is Thrips Parvispinus? Thrips Parvispinus is an invasive insect species from Indonesia. It was first discovered in India in 2015. The insect species is affecting the plants at the flowering stage… Continue reading Insect hits 9L acres of chilli crop in south India; experts point to use of pesticide
Mains Open Test 2021 | 20-22nd Dec. | Register Now
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