About SBM The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched in 2014 to fulfil the vision of a cleaner India by 2 October 2019, as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary. The campaign is one of the …
What is Green Hydrogen? Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis using renewable sources of energy such as solar, wind or hydel power. It is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. That makes green hydrogen the …
What is commercial mining? In 2020, the Government of India opened the coal sector for commercial mining by private players more than 45 years after the nationalization of coal mines in the country. Before that, coal blocks were allocated …
About the Board Last year, the Government of India notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board. The National Turmeric Board will focus on the development and growth of turmeric and turmeric products in the country. It will especially focus …
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 …
About SFBs Small Finance Banks (SFBs) primarily undertake basic banking activities of acceptance of deposits and lending to unserved and underserved sections including small business units, small and marginal farmers, micro and small industries and unorganised sector entities. These banks …
About The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is an international environmental treaty that regulates the production and consumption of nearly 100 man-made chemicals referred to as ozone depleting substances (ODS) including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons …
About DAC Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is constituted under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for overall guidance of the defense procurement planning process. The Defence Minister is the Chairman of DAC. Its members include the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) …
What’s in the news? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development has launched the AgriSURE Scheme, an innovative fund which is a pioneering step toward revolutionizing the agricultural landscape in India. With a focus on technology-driven, high-risk, …