About REC Limited REC is a ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, and is registered with RBI as Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), and Infrastructure Financing Company (IFC). REC finances the entire Power-Infrastructure sector comprising Generation, Transmission, …
About BEE The Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and …
What’s in the news? The UK slipped into a technical recession in the second half of 2023. Gross domestic product fell 0.3% in the fourth quarter. It followed an unrevised 0.1% decline in the previous three months. To better understand …
Indian Leopards The Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) is a majestic big cat found throughout the Indian subcontinent. Indian leopards are incredibly adaptable and can thrive in various habitats, including tropical rainforests, dry scrubs, grasslands, and even the foothills of …
Definition: Early childhood care and education (ECCE) encompasses nurturing, education, and support provided to children from birth to around six years old, crucial for their holistic development and future success. Need of ECCE: Foundation for Lifelong Learning: ECCE lays the …
About The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) was initially set up as a Cell in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in 1978 on the recommendation of the Pande Committee. DGCA is the regulatory body in the field …
About FCI The Food Corporation of India was setup under the Food Corporation’s Act 1964, in order to fulfill following objectives of the Food Policy: Effective price support operations for safeguarding the interests of the farmers, Distribution of foodgrains throughout …
What’s in the news? Millions of Indians travel through railway stations every day. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s Eat Right Station initiative is making significant strides in ensuring access to safe and healthy food within these …
About the scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAmman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. Aim : To augment the income of the farmers by providing income support to all landholding farmers’ families across …