About the Scheme The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is meant to enable Members of Parliament to recommend works of developmental nature with emphasis on the creation of durable community assets based on the locally felt needs. …
About Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, (FCRA), 2010 The FCRA 2010 regulates the acceptance and utilisation of foreign contribution by individuals, associations and companies. Foreign contribution is the donation or transfer of any currency, security or article (of beyond a specified …
About The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has been established with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) 2023 Act. The ANRF aims to seed, grow and promote research and development (R&D) and foster a culture of research and innovation throughout …
Need for the Mission Cities accommodate ~31% of India’s current population and contribute 63% to the GDP (Census 2011). By 2030, urban areas are expected to accommodate 40% of India’s population and contribute 75% to the GDP. Population growth in …
About Earth’s magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in the outer core, creating a geodynamo that acts as a protective shield against harmful cosmic rays and solar wind. But this magnetic field isn’t stable forever—it flips, …
About In 2015, the Indian government launched the ‘Digital India’ initiative with an aim to transform India into a knowledge-based economy and a digitally empowered society. It aims at ensuring digital services, digital access, digital inclusion, digital empowerment and bridging …
About The Indian Space Policy 2023 is a comprehensive set of guidelines that outlines the roles and responsibilities of different entities in the Indian space sector. It aims to encourage and institutionalize private sector participation in India’s space sector, with …
About Silicosis is a chronic, incurable lung disease caused by the inhalation of fine silica dust over long periods. It primarily affects workers in industries such as mining, stone cutting, quarrying, sandblasting, glass manufacturing, ceramics, and construction, where crystalline silica …
About Minimum import price (MIP) is a temporary measure to provide protection to domestic farmers from predatory pricing of imports. Below this price, import of the commodity is not allowed. It is imposed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade …