General Studies-2 Malnutrition: As per the combined report of FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO on “The state of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” there were 673 million undernourished people globally, of which 189.2 million (28 per cent) were in India in 2017-19. India accounts for 28 per cent (40.3 million) […]
Table Of Contents National Bamboo mission Country of origin E way bill Steps for Doubling Farmers’ Income Organic Farming in the Country Agriculture Export Policy One District One Product Concept Blue Flag International eco-label e-Shakthi Indus water treaty STOPCovid 1. National Bamboo mission Subject: Schemes Context: On the occasion of the World […]
Subject: Science and tech Context: Researchers have developed a new rapid test for the detection of the novel coronavirus that can be performed in less than an hour, and with minimal equipment, and can detect nearly as many cases as the standard COVID-19 diagnostic. Concept: While other tests based on CRISPR technology provide a method […]
Subject: IR Context: September 19 marks the 60th anniversary of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) between India and Pakistan, a treaty that is often cited as an example of the possibilities of peaceful coexistence that exist despite the troubled relationship. Concept: In the year 1960, India and Pakistan signed a water distribution agreement came to […]
Subject: Schemes Context: NABARD chairman said women’s self-help groups in the four districts of Tamil Nadu are on its e-Shakthi platform Concept: The project e-Shakthi aims at digitisation of all the SHG accounts to bring SHG members under the fold of Financial Inclusion thereby helping them access wider range of financial services together with increasing […]
Subject: Environment Context: Eight Indian beaches recommended for coveted Blue Flag international eco-label Concept: Blue Flag certification is a globally recognised eco-label accorded by an international agency ‘Foundation for Environment Education, Denmark’ based on 33 stringent criteria in four major heads Environmental education and information Bathing water quality Environment management and conservation safety and services […]
Subject: Economy Context: Based on strengths of a district and National Priorities, One District One Product (ODOP) is seen as a transformational step forward towards realizing the true potential of a district, fuel economic growth and generate employment and rural entrepreneurship, taking us to the goal of AatmaNirbhar Bharat. Concept: Department of Commerce through DGFT […]
Subject: Economy Context: As a part of implementation of the Agriculture Export Policy, a number of States have finalized their respective Action Plans identifying various infrastructure gaps affecting agricultural exports. To address these gaps, the States can avail assistance under the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) of Department of Commerce and under various existing […]