The Smart Cities Mission
Context: Recently, under the Smart Cities Mission, cities across the country were asked to submit proposals for projects to improve municipal services and to make their jurisdictions more liveable. About […]
Great Green Wall Initiative
What is the Great Green Wall? The Great Green Wall is a symbol of hope in the face of one of the biggest challenges of our time – desertification. Launched […]
SUMMARY OF THE ECONOMIC SURVEY 2022-23
ECONOMIC SURVEY 2022-23: India is expecting to witness GDP growth of 6.0 per cent to 6.8 per cent in 2023-24, depending on the trajectory of economic and political developments globally. […]
Budget Highlights 2023-24
Budget Highlights 2023-24 Part-I ·India is now the 5th largest economy in the world. Up from 10th place in 2014. ·India’s per capita income has doubled to Rs 1.97 lakh. […]
Agro climatic zones in India
What is Agro climatic zone? An “Agro-climatic zone” is a land unit in terms of major climates, suitable for a certain range of crops and cultivars. The planning aims at […]
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India new logo and norm
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has specified new dimensions for the logo printed on vegan food packaging. Context: The food regulator had launched the vegan logo last […]
Joshimath Sinking Crisis Issue and Causes
Location of Joshimath: Joshimath is located in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand at the foothills of the Himalayas. The town is located on the middle slopes of a hill that is […]
India advocates for Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention at UNSC
India at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has advocated the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) saying that it is important to ensure its implementation in letter and spirit. […]
UNESCO fund for ancient-tribal languages
Reference News: The United Nations is looking to set up a multi-donor UNESCO fund for ancient-tribal languages to revitalise, preserve and promote ancient and tribal languages across the globe, including […]
Why do we all catch the cold and flu in winter?
Why do we all catch the cold and flu in winter? The drop in temperature significantly reduced the innate immune response in the nose, decreasing not only the quantity of […]
