Nepal’s new political map claims India’s territories

News: Nepal has released a new map showing Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh areas as part of its territory.However,India has termed it as artificial enlargement of Nepal territorial claims that will not be accepted. Facts: India-Nepal Border Disputes: Kalapani Dispute: Kalapani is located at an altitude of 3600m on the Kailash Mansarovar route.It borders Uttarakhand in… Continue reading Nepal’s new political map claims India’s territories

Government Announces Results Of Star Rating Of Garbage Free Cities

News: The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs(MOHUA) has announced the results of the Star Rating of Garbage Free Cities for the assessment year 2019-2020. Facts: The Star Rating Protocol was launched by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs(MOHUA) in 2018. Aim: To institutionalize a mechanism for cities to achieve Garbage Free status and… Continue reading Government Announces Results Of Star Rating Of Garbage Free Cities

Prey, predator estimation in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve(TATR)

News: A new prey and predator estimation in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra has found the presence of 115 tigers and 151 leopards. Facts: Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in Chandrapur district in Maharashtra. The reserve includes the Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. It is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest… Continue reading Prey, predator estimation in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve(TATR)

Chhattisgarh government to launch Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana

News: Chhattisgarh Government is set to launch the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana. Facts: Aim:To encourage farmers for increasing crop production in the state and provide them the right price for their produce. Crops covered: The scheme covers rice, maize and sugarcane farmers to begin with and would expand to other crops later. Income Support:… Continue reading Chhattisgarh government to launch Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana

Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

News:Union Cabinet approved for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY). Facts: Aim: To bring about a Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India. Objectives: Augmenting fish production and productivity at a sustained average annual growth rate of about 9% to achieve a target of 22 million… Continue reading Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

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