About The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) was initially set up as a Cell in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in 1978 on the recommendation of the Pande Committee. DGCA is the regulatory body in the field …
What is the Miyawaki method? Miyawaki is a technique of growing dense plantations in a short time. This method originated in Japan and is now increasingly adopted in other parts of the world. It is named after the Japanese botanist …
What’s in the news? The ‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE)’ Scheme, recently approved by the Cabinet, came into effect recently, and will remain in force until March 31, 2026. The primary goal of the scheme …
About Oil spills refer to the accidental or intentional release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment. These spills can have detrimental effects on ecosystems, wildlife, and human communities. Oil spills can occur through various means Accidents: Accidental spills can …
About the Scheme PM Vishwakarma is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2023 to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. The scheme with an outlay of Rs 13,000 crore is fully funded …
About MSSC In the Union Budget 2023-34, the Government announced the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC), a new small-savings scheme for women. An account under this scheme can be opened by a woman for herself or by the guardian on …
About the Initiative The Startup India initiative of the Government of India envisages building a robust Start-up ecosystem in the country for nurturing innovation and providing opportunities to budding entrepreneurs. Since the launch of the initiative, Startup India has rolled …
About Finance Commission The Finance Commission is a constitutional body set up under Article 280 of the Constitution. Under Article 280, the President of India is required to constitute a Finance Commission at an interval of five years or earlier. …
What’s in the news? The Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates for the second time this year. What happens when the US Fed increases interest rates? When the US Federal Reserve (Fed) increases its interest rates, the difference …
About IMD The India Meteorological Department was established in 1875. It functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). It is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology and …