Components of the Mission The Mission will be implemented by ‘IndiaAI’ Independent Business Division (IBD) under Digital India Corporation (DIC) and has the following components: DIC has been set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) …
About Additional-Tier 1 (AT1) bonds are perpetual debt instruments issued by banks to raise money and build up their core equity capital. A perpetual instrument is one with no maturity date, implying that the issuer – a bank in this …
Context Addressing the rising global food and nutritional demand with a growing global population, diminishing farmlands, declining soil fertility and increasing urbanisation has prompted the adoption of advanced farming methods that are crucial for sustainable and efficient food production systems. …
Context Organic farming is an alternative to the conventional farming system which involves sustainable and environment friendly agricultural practices that avoid synthetic pesticides, fertilisers and genetically modified organisms. It relies on achieving high crop yields without harming natural environment, disrupting …
Context Innovative farming practices are ushering in a new agricultural era, one that is more sustainable, efficient, and resilient. It brings a remarkable transformation through the combination of cutting-edge technologies and novel approaches. Emerging Farming Practices Precision Agriculture: Precision Agriculture …
Context In India, women self-help groups have been a source of empowerment, fostering economic independence, social stature and community resilience. By pooling resources, providing microfinance opportunities and promoting entrepreneurship, these groups have significantly contributed to the reduction of poverty and …
About The Negotiable Warehouse Receipt (NWR) system in the country enables farmers to store their produce for safe and scientific storage and preservation in warehouses near their farms and to seek pledge loans from banks against the NWRs issued against …
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 …
What’s in the news? The Election Commission of India (ECI), for the first time in a Lok Sabha Election, has provided the ‘vote-from-home’ (VfH) facility for the elderly and Persons with Disabilities in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Now, voters …
What’s in the news? In a meeting with representatives from Ladakh, which has been witnessing protests recently, the centre has agreed to examine whether the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution can be implemented in Ladakh. Background In …