The Union Cabinet has launched the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). NMNF is a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, to promote chemical-free natural farming across India. The NMNF aims to revolutionize Indian agriculture by fostering chemical-free, eco-friendly farming practices, reducing input costs, improving soil health, and contributing… Continue reading Natural Farming in India- Explained Pointwise
Differing views on India’s Constitution
Source: The post differing views on India’s Constitution has been created, based on the article “Constitution is steeped in India’s civilisational values — but it’s not stuck in the past” published in “Indian Express” on 29th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic… Continue reading Differing views on India’s Constitution
How Crises Improved Medical Waste Management Systems
Source: The post How Crises Improved Medical Waste Management Systems has been created, based on the article “Stigma of HIV and birth of biomedical waste regulations” published in “THE Hindu” on 29th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Environment-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Context: The article discusses the impact of the 1987 Syringe Tide… Continue reading How Crises Improved Medical Waste Management Systems
ANI’s Lawsuit Threatens Wikimedia’s Safe-Harbour Protection
Source: The post ANI’s Lawsuit Threatens Wikimedia’s Safe-Harbour Protection has been created, based on the article “Wikipedia and ANI’s defamation suit” published in “THE Hindu” on 29th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Governance- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context:… Continue reading ANI’s Lawsuit Threatens Wikimedia’s Safe-Harbour Protection
Importance and challenges of implementing NRIC in India
Source: The post Importance and challenges of implementing NRIC in India has been created, based on the article “Census 2025 as a comprehensive citizen registry” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-Population and Associated Issues Context: The article discusses the 2025 Census, which includes updating the National Population Register… Continue reading Importance and challenges of implementing NRIC in India
India’s National Mission on Natural Farming
Source: The post India’s National Mission on Natural Farming has been created, based on the article “Natural farming: Ambitious plan, but will it work?” published in “Live Mint” on 29th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Agriculture Context: The article discusses India’s National Mission on Natural Farming. It promotes chemical-free farming using local inputs… Continue reading India’s National Mission on Natural Farming
Women Pioneers of the Indian Constitution
News: The Indian Constitution was crafted by 299 members of the Constituent Assembly, including 15 extraordinary women from varied backgrounds. It included leaders like Sarojini Naidu and Sucheta Kripalani and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit. It also included lesser-known women from across the country who actively contributed to debates on gender, caste, and reservations. The article discusses… Continue reading Women Pioneers of the Indian Constitution
National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
News: The Union Cabinet recently approved the launch of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). Natural Farming The Agriculture Ministry defines natural farming as a “chemical-free” farming method that relies solely on inputs derived from livestock and plant resources. Natural farming follows local farming principles, using regional knowledge and technologies suited to the local… Continue reading National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
UNSC Resolution 1701
News: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire. The ceasefire proposal draws on the provisions of Resolution 1701 passed by the UN Security Council (UNSC) in 2006. About UNSC Resolution 1701 1. Passed on August 11, 2006, UNSC Resolution 1701 aims to end hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. 2. It calls for the creation… Continue reading UNSC Resolution 1701
K-4 Ballistic Missile
News: India successfully tested the nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile from the newly commissioned, nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat. About K-4 Ballistic Missile 1. It is a nuclear capable, solid-fuelled, submarine-launched ballistic missile. 2. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 3. It has a range of 3,500 kilometers. 4. Significance– It… Continue reading K-4 Ballistic Missile
