About FIU-IND The Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND) was set by the Government of India in 2004 as the central national agency responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions. FIU-IND is also responsible …
About the Scheme In a bid to boost solar power and sustainable progress, the Government of India launched the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY) in February 2024 for installing rooftop solar in one crore households nationwide. The scheme aims …
About IMD The India Meteorological Department was established in 1875. It functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). It is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology and …
About WPI Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures and tracks the changes in the price of goods in the stages before the retail level. It provides estimates of inflation at the wholesale transaction level for the economy as a whole. WPI …
What’s in the news? Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush has inaugurated the National Turmeric Board in New Delhi. About the Board The National Turmeric Board will focus on the development and growth of turmeric and turmeric products …
About the Scheme Ayushman Bharat is a flagship scheme of Government of India launched to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by holistically addressing the healthcare system at the primary, secondary and tertiary level. Launched in 2018, Ayushman …
What’s in the news? India has submitted its 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The UNFCCC effective from March 21, 1994, aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations and promote global cooperation …
About The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is functioning as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in the country. It is mandated to investigate all the offences: affecting the sovereignty, security and integrity of India, friendly relations with foreign states, …
What are Technical textiles? Technical textiles are textile materials and products used primarily for their technical performance and functional properties rather than their aesthetic or decorative characteristics. They are engineered products with a definite functionality. Technical textiles are manufactured using …