Context In a bid to make India’s $10 billion chip-making initiative more attractive to investors, the Centre has recently approved changes to the scheme for the development of a semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in the country. How big is …
About the scheme POSHAN Abhiyaan (also known as National Nutrition Mission) is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development that aims to improve nutrition amongst children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. Launched in 2018, it is …
About Ayushman Bharat Ayushman Bharat is a flagship scheme of Government of India launched to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It aims to undertake path breaking interventions to holistically address the healthcare system at the primary, secondary …
What’s in the news? The Rural Development Ministry has developed the JALDOOT App to capture the water level of selected wells in a village across the country. The Jaldoot app will enable Gram Rojgar Sahayak to measure the water level …
What’s in the news? The United Nations observes 26th September every year as the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. The aim of the day is to enhance public awareness about the threat posed to humanity by …
Why in News: It is a small village in Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu and a major centre of Jain influence for 1,000 years just before the Christian era. At least three-fourths of the art is already damaged. About Sittanavasal …
What’s the news? In a major action to address climate change, the US Senate ratified an international agreement that compels the United States and other countries to limit use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and …
What are Dugongs? The dugongs (Dugong dugon), also called the sea cow, are the largest herbivorous marine mammal in the world thriving primarily on seagrass beds, a major carbon sink of the oceans. They can grow upto 3 meters long, …
What’s in the news? The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) which came into effect on the 1st of May 2022 is creating a significant positive impact on India-UAE trade. Indian exports to the UAE, excluding petroleum products, grew from …
About the Programme The Make in India initiative was launched in 2014 to facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, protect intellectual property and build best in class manufacturing infrastructure in the country. The primary objective of this initiative is …