About the Scheme Bharatmala Pariyojana is an umbrella program for the highways sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across the country by bridging critical infrastructure gaps. It was launched in 2017. All key aspects of …
What is a debt for climate swap? A debt-for-climate swap is an agreement between the creditor and a debtor by which the former forgoes a portion of the latter’s foreign debt, or provides it debt relief, in return for …
About The Ministry of Science & Technology launched the VAIBHAV Fellowship Scheme for the Indian Diaspora abroad in 2023. The Fellowship aims at improving the research ecosystem of India’s Higher Educational Institutions by facilitating academic and research collaborations between Indian …
What is a Virtual Private Network? A virtual private network, or VPN, is an encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network. The encrypted connection helps ensure that sensitive data is safely transmitted. It prevents unauthorized people …
About Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a gaseous air pollutant composed of sulfur and oxygen. SO2 is a colourless, soluble gas with a characteristic pungent smell which forms sulphuric acid when combined with water. Sulphur dioxide Emissions: Anthropogenic sources of sulphur …
About Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants. The Act created six schedules which gave varying degrees of protection to classes of flora and fauna. It …
About Last year, the government unveiled its new Foreign Trade Policy 2023 (FTP 2023). The previous policy, launched in 2015, had to be extended several times due to the pandemic and geo-political developments. What is the significance of FTPs? Under …
Context: Tribals in India still face several problems which range from Rights to land to lack of social empowerment. Problems faced by Tribals in India: Land Rights and Displacement: Tribes often face challenges in securing their traditional land rights, leading …
About ICCR The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India’s first Education Minister. Its objectives are to: actively participate in the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes pertaining to …
What is a Rating Agency? A rating agency is a company that assesses the financial strength of companies and government entities, especially their ability to meet principal and interest payments on their debts. The rating shows an agency’s level of …