CONTEXT Major economies of the world have always realised the potential of shipping as a contributor to economic growth. Today, for instance, control of the seas is a key component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China is trying …
WHAT IS CENSUS? A census is the procedure of systematically enumerating, and acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It helps in describing and understanding the population of a society and what people have access to, …
About kraits Kraits (genus Bungarus) are distributed throughout Asia from Pakistan to southern China and southward into Indonesia. The genus consists of 12 species. Krait venom contains β-bungarotoxin, a presynaptic blocker which causes muscle paralysis. They are terrestrial, feeding mainly …
About India- Bangladesh border Currently, India shares the longest land border with Bangladesh, stretching over 4,096.9 km. This boundary falls in five Indian states—West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura—and runs through a diverse topography, including dense forests, hills, river, …
What is Risa? It is a cloth which is a part of Tripura’s customary attire. Total 3 type of clothes form the part of traditional attire: Risa: handwoven cloth, is used as a head gear, stole, female upper cloth or …
About: The Joint Military Exercise Kavach will involve Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard. The exercise would involve participation and deployment of elements of Army’s Amphibious Brigade along with supporting forces including Special Forces of …
About: Shramshakti Portal is a National Migration Support Portal. It will record various data including demographic profile, livelihood options, skill mapping and migration pattern. It would effectively help in the smooth formulation of state and national level programs for migrant …
Context Vice president Venkaiah Naidu has called for measures to prevent agro brain drain and attract educated youth to take up farming as a profession. He opined that the future of Indian agriculture lies in the hands of technology-driven farming …
About: The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Programme was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (MoHUPA) which envisions Housing for All by 2022, when the Nation completes 75 years of its Independence. It was launched in …