Why in News? The Railway Ministry has decided to deploy Shatabdi Express rakes to run as Vande Bharat Express in the event of the latter suffering a breakdown or unusual late running. What is Vande Bharat Express? It is India’s …
NEWS As the reality of the U.S. withdrawal takes hold, the future will depend on Taliban-Kabul dynamics and Pakistan’s role. CONTEXT The withdrawal of the USA from Afghanistan is a reality now. Handing over of Bagram airbase to the Afghan …
Gangetic Dolphin It is the National Aquatic animal of India (declared in 2009). According to IUCN, it is listed as an Endangered species. It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Ganges river dolphins once lived …
About AIF The Government of India launched the Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) in 2020. AIF is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management …