About the scheme In 2017, the Ministry of Civil Aviation launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) “UDAN” (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) which aims at providing connectivity to un-served and under-served airports of the country through revival of existing air-strips …
What are Microplastics? Microplastics are small pieces of plastic, less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) in length, that occur in the environment as a consequence of plastic pollution. Microplastics are present in a variety of products, from cosmetics to synthetic …
CONTEXT Islamist terror is a major international issue today which is resulting in the feeling of Islamophobia i.e. is a fear of, hatred of, or prejudice against the religion of Islam. WHY IN NEWS? The UN “Special Rapporteur on freedom …
About PMAY-G The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) was launched in 2016 and aims to provide a pucca house with basic amenities to all rural families who are homeless or living in kutcha or dilapidated houses by the …