About The idea of creation of Zonal Councils was mooted by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1956. He suggested that the States proposed to be reorganised may be grouped into four or five zones …
What’s in the news? The Indian Army is set to participate in the 6th edition of India-Japan Joint Military Exercise, DHARMA GUARDIAN. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted in the East Fuji Maneuver Training Area of Japan. The aim …
About IWAI The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was established in 1986 for development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation. It is a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Shipping. The Authority primarily undertakes projects for …
About The NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) scheme was launched in 2023 to ensure safety and dignity of sanitation workers. The focus is on prevention of hazardous cleaning and promotion of safe cleaning practices through trained and certified …
What’s in the news? India and Argentina have signed of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a PSU under the Ministry of Mines, and the Provincial Government of Catamarca, Argentina, which will pave the …
About The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PMKMY), introduced by the central government in 2019, aims to provide old age protection and social security for Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF). Under this scheme, farmers aged 60 and above are guaranteed …
Context The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Maldives needs “urgent and stronger” fiscal consolidation to salvage its troubled economy despite a thriving tourism industry. The IMF said overall fiscal deficits and public debt are projected to stay elevated …
About SHC The Soil Health Card (SHC) scheme is promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare to provide information to farmers on nutrient status of their soil along with recommendations on appropriate dosage of nutrients to be applied …
About The National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015. It replaced the erstwhile Planning Commission. NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the …