The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) is a flagship infrastructure initiative of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, aimed at the comprehensive redevelopment and modernization of railway stations across the country. Launched in December 2022, the scheme represents a long‑term …
The NSE IX Global Access Platform is a transformative financial gateway located in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). This innovative platform is designed to bridge the gap between Indian retail investors …
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India, established under the BIS Act 2016. Operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, it is responsible for the harmonious development …
The Government of India has approved RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to support exporters impacted by rising logistics costs, insurance premiums, and war-related risks due to disruptions in West Asia, particularly …
The National Security Act (NSA), 1980, is a preventive detention law that empowers Central and State governments to detain individuals without formal charges or a trial to safeguard national security and public order. Under this Act, authorities can hold a …
First President: The first President of the Sahitya Akademi was Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.Headquarters: It is located in Ravindra Bhavan, New Delhi. This building also houses the Sangeet Natak Akademi and Lalit Kala Akademi.Current President (2023–2027): The current President is Madhav …
Seasonal Classification Pulses are grown in all three seasons in India, though Rabi pulses contribute over 60% of total production. Season Major Pulses Characteristics Kharif Tur (Arhar), Urad, Moong, Cowpea Sown with monsoon (June-July). Rabi Gram (Chickpea), Lentil (Masur), Peas …
Synthetic polymers are human-made polymers formed by linking many small repeating units called monomers through chemical reactions (polymerization). These polymers usually have long carbon-based chains and are designed to achieve specific physical and chemical properties. They can be classified into …
He was the King of the Tripura State from 1923 to 1947.He ascended to the throne at the age of 15 after the death of his father.Because he was a minor, the state was first governed by a Council of …
Pingali Venkayya was a polyglot, agriculturist, geologist, and writer.His expertise in cotton research earned him the nickname “Patti Venkayya” (Cotton Venkayya).His fluency in Japanese also led to him being called “Japan Venkayya”. At age 19, he enlisted in the British …