Background According to the Economic Survey 2022-23, 65 percent of India’s population lives in rural areas and agriculture is the main source of livelihood for 47 percent of the population. The 2024-25 budget allocation for agriculture & allied activities registered …
Background: The United Nations has designated September 29 as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (FLW). Events to mark the day are jointly convened by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the United Nations Environment …
About NTCA The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was established in 2005 as a statutory body under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 for strengthening tiger conservation. The Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change acts as the Chairperson of NTCA. …
About WPI Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures and tracks the changes in the price of goods in the stages before the retail level. It provides estimates of inflation at the wholesale transaction level for the economy as a whole. …
About CAQM The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital region and adjoining areas is a statutory body established under the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas, Act, 2021. The Commission has been …
About NCGG The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) was set up in 2014 by the Government of India as an apex–level autonomous institution under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. NCGG deals with a gamut of governance …
About EAS The East Asia Summit (EAS) is the Indo-Pacific’s premier forum for strategic dialogue. It is the only leader-led forum at which 18 key Indo-Pacific partners meet to discuss political, security and economic challenges facing the region, and has …
About Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative was launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country. Launched in 2022, aims to enhance mental health service …
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, was enacted to prevent unlawful activities associations in India. Its main objective was to make powers available for dealing with activities directed against the integrity and sovereignty of India. …