Context Even after the enactment of the Dam Safety Act in 2021, the threat to the life, property, and livelihood of millions of people from dam-related perils remains endless. Status of Indian dams and issues associated India has more than …
Context The ban on single-use plastic products did not yield effective results due to implementation and enforcement gaps which have to be addressed. Background information India has defined single-use plastic as disposable plastics that are commonly used for packaging and …
Context: One of the relatively healthy developments in Indian healthcare in recent years has been the steady fall in the average out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE). However, Government’s Health expenditure has to be increased to further reduce Out Of Pocket Expenditure (OOPE). …
Context The Union Cabinet has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) at a total cost of Rs.6000 crores from 2023-24 to 2030-31 which made India become the seventh country with a dedicated quantum mission. What is Quantum computing? Quantum computing …
Context The sales of urea have crossed an all time high 35.7 million tonnes (mt) in 2022-23. Urea is the primary cause of worsening plant nutrient imbalance and deteriorating soil health. Government measures to control urea consumption Nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) …