About the Scheme It is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It aims at providing drones to the Women Self Help Groups under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). DAY-NRLM: …
About Intellectual Property Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, …
About The Horn of Africa is a peninsula of East Africa that includes countries of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia. Sudan and Kenya are sometimes included as well. It is one of the world’s most conflict-prone and fragile regions. The …
Background The BBNJ Agreement, or the ‘High Seas Treaty’, is an international treaty under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). ‘High Seas’ are sea areas beyond national jurisdiction and are global common oceans open to …
About The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) was enacted in 2023 for regulating the collection, storage, use and processing of personal data. Highlights of the Act Applicability: The Act applies to the processing of digital personal data …
Background From Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) founding in 1969, several state-owned firms like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Antrix Corporation, and private companies like Godrej Aerospace, Ananth Technologies, and Larsen & Toubro have helped it manufacture rockets, satellites, and …
Definition GovAI refers to a novel concept of applying artificial intelligence (AI) in governance to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of government operations, decision-making, and service delivery. It aims to use AI-driven technologies, such as machine learning models, natural …
Definition A green economy is defined as low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive. In a green economy, growth in employment and income are driven by public and private investment into such economic activities, infrastructure and assets that allow reduced …
Background The world’s urban population has reached an estimated 4.7 billion, or 57.5% of the world’s total population, with projections to double by 2050. October 31 is observed every year as World Cities Day. The theme for this year’s World …