About Vultures Vultures are large, magnificent raptors. By cleaning up carcasses and other organic waste in the environment, they provide critically important ecosystem services that also directly benefit humans. India has 9 vulture species in the country. Four of India’s …
What’s in the news? India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’ Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has entered into force. Background India and the UAE enjoy excellent bilateral relations, which are deep rooted and historical, sustained and nurtured by close …
About APEDA The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act,1985. The Authority replaced the Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC). …
About LIC The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is a government-owned insurance and investment corporation in India. It is India’s largest insurance firm, with a huge customer base. LIC offers a varied range of insurance portfolios catering to various …
A Heat Wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer season in the North-Western parts of India. Heat Waves typically occur between March and June, and in some rare …
About ICI The monthly Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a production volume index. The objective of the ICI is to provide an advance indication on production performance of industries of ‘core’ nature. These industries are likely to impact …
About the Programme In order to widen and deepen electronic manufacturing and ensure development of a robust and sustainable Semiconductor and Display ecosystem in the country, the Union Cabinet had approved the Semicon India Programme in December last year. The …
About GeM Launched in 2016, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is a 100 percent government-owned company setup under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is a completely paperless, cashless and system driven e-market place that enables procurement …
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER 2021) survey looked at how Covid-19 affected learning. It reveals a growing reliance on private lessons and a lack of easy access to cellphones. To help make up for learning deficits, additional attention …