What are Wetlands? A wetland is a land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and it takes on the characteristics of a distinct ecosystem The Ramsar Convention defines wetlands as “areas of marsh, fen, peatlands or …
What’s in the news? The Indian Air Force will be conducting Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 on 17 February 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range, near Jaisalmer. Ex Vayu Shakti will be a riveting demonstration of the offensive and defensive …
About Nirbhaya Fund Framework Nirbhaya Fund is a dedicated fund set up by the Government of India in 2013 which can be utilized for projects specifically designed to improve the safety and security of women. It is a non-lapsable corpus …
About MY Bharat Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’ platform for youth of the country on National Unity Day, i.e., on October 31st 2023 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) is an …
What’s in the news? The Government of India has launched a web portal of Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO) namely C-CARES developed and designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). C-DAC is an R&D organization under …
What’s in the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) to be implemented under Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF) with an outlay of Rs.29,610 crore for another three years up to 2025-26. The …
What’s in the news? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for the signing and ratification of the Bilateral Investment Treaty between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the United …