Eco Parks Subject :Government schemes Context: As part of the ongoing efforts of the Coal Ministry to develop Eco-Parks on reclaimed land and to promote mine tourism eight eco-parks have been constructed recently in different parts of the country and two more such parks will be completed in 2022-23. Concept: An ecological park […]
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Subject :Governance Context: Dinesh Kumar Shukla, former Executive Director of AERB & Distinguished Scientist assumed the charge as Chairman, AERB on 31st December 2022. Concept: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board was constituted on November 15, 1983, by the President of India by exercising the powers conferred by the […]
About G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (G20-DIA) Subject :International relations Concept: The objective of the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (G20-DIA) is to identify, recognize, and enable the adoption of innovative and impactful digital technologies developed by startups, from G20 nations as well as the invited non-member nations, which can address the needs of humanity […]
Stay Safe Online Campaign Subject: Government schemes Concept : The objective of the ‘Stay Safe Online Campaign’ is to raise awareness among citizens to stay safe in the online world due to the widespread use of social media platforms and the rapid adoption of digital payments. This campaign will make citizens of all […]
City Finance Rankings 2022 Subject :Government Schemes Concept: Aim: To evaluate, recognize and reward India’s cities (Urban Local Bodies or ULBs) on the basis of the quality of their current financial health and improvement over time in financial performance. to motivate city/state officials and decision makers, to implement municipal finance reforms. Indicators: The […]
Ramappa temple Subject :History Context: The President laid the foundation stone for another project called ‘Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Infrastructure of UNESCO World Heritage Site at Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple’ at Mulugu in the state. Concept: The temple located in Palmapet in Mulugu, was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of the […]
Croatia becomes fully integrated EU member Subject: International relations Context: At the stroke of midnight on Saturday, Croatia switched to the shared European currency, the euro, and removed dozens of border checkpoints to join the world’s largest passport-free travel area More about news: Croatia joined the EU in 2013, but to adopt the […]
How and why do vehicles in crashes catch fire Subject :Science and Technology Context: Recently Rishabh Pant met with a tragic accident and his vehicle caught fire. What triggers fire: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles are not supposed to combust spontaneously. If they do end up bursting into flames after an accident, there could […]
The Millet Manifesto Subject :Agriculture Context: Recently, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets, a proposal sponsored by the Government of India to promote these “nutri-cereals.” What are Millets: Millets are a highly varied group of small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or […]
Higher Education Financing Agency Subject :Government schemes Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of Education has shared the details of funding patterns of special loans for higher education. More about the news: Recently,the Union Ministry of Education has shared the details of funding patterns of special loans for higher education. In an official statement […]