About MY Bharat Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) is an autonomous body that was set up by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports to provide an overarching institutional mechanism powered by technology for youth development and youth-led development. …
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 Listeriosis is a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria or Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria found in soil, vegetation, water, sewage and even the faeces of animals and …
What are they? Fast radio bursts (FRB) are extremely bright radio pulses from distant galaxies that last for only a few milliseconds. These brief and mysterious beacons have been spotted in various and distant parts of the universe, as well …
Background A pressure group is defined as a special interest group which seeks to influence Government policy in a particular direction and try to advance their own interests. Such groups do not seek Government control or responsibility for policy, and …
What is the PPV&FR Act? The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights’ Authority (PPV & FR) Act, 2001, provides an effective framework to conserve and encourage the development of various plant varieties. The Act was enacted as part of …
Context In India, we follow the First Past the Post System (FPTP) in our elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies. Under this system, the candidate who polls more than any other in a constituency is declared elected. This …