What is the ABDM? Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 2020 Independence Day speech announced a major digital initiative in the form of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (previously known as National Digital Health Mission). Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) project …
About AAEA In pursuance of the resolution passed by participants of the Symposium on Asian Elections in the Twenty First Century held from January 26-29, 1997 in Manila, Philippines, the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) was established in 1998. …
What’s the news? The Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department reported that at least 259 pigs have died in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district this year due to African Swine Fever (ASF). As per the department’s livestock census, there are over 53,000 pigs …
Why in the news? The Punjab government recently announced Rs 1,500 incentive per acre for farmers opting for Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR), which is known for saving water. How much area in Punjab is under rice crop? According to …
Green manures are crops grown specifically for building and maintaining soil fertility and structure, though they may also have other functions. They are normally incorporated back into the soil, either directly, or after removal and composting. Why use green manures? …