About: The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’ (PRASHAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations. Objectives Rejuvenation and spiritual …
Why in the news? A recent study published in the Journal Nature, shows that the Amazon forests in South America, which are the largest tropical forests in the world, have started emitting carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of absorbing carbon emissions. …
Why in the news? The Taliban’s possible triumph threatens not just India’s diplomatic stakes in Afghanistan, but also 20 years and $3 billion worth of Indian investment in various projects – dams, roads, trade infrastructure. Indian projects across the country …
NEWS Growing instances of judicial interference in an investigation are not only undesirable but also not sanctioned by law. CONTEXT Recently there have been growing instances of subordinate judicial officers, and even High Courts sometimes, directing the investigating officer to …
About the Scheme The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme was launched in 2019 for installation of solar pumps and grid connected solar and other renewable power plants in the country. It was launched by …