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 …
Why in News? The External Affairs Minister handed over to Georgia the holy relics of 17th century Georgian Queen St. Ketevan nearly 16 years after they were found in Goa. Who is St. Queen Ketevan? St. Queen Ketevan was a …
CONTEXT Recently, the government of Uttar Pradesh has released a “Population Policy”. The policy is intended to bring the gross fertility rate in the State down from the existing 2.7 to 2.1 by 2026. In order to achieve this policy, …
What’s in the news? The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme under which Indian shipping companies will be given a subsidy as they bid for global tenders for the import of cargo by the government or government entities. As part …
What’s in the news? In order to further boost growth in livestock sector and thereby making animal husbandry more remunerative to 10 crore farmers engaged in Animal Husbandry Sector, the Government has approved implementation of a Special Livestock Sector Package …