Mission Karmayogi—officially known as the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB)—was approved by the Union Cabinet on September 2, 2020. It is managed under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Overview & Key Facts Motto Inspiration: …
The National Sports Awards are the Government of India’s premier honours for recognising excellence in sports, coaching and promotion of sporting activities. They cover major categories such as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Arjuna Award …
UDISE+ is one of the world’s largest Management Information Systems (MIS) on school education. It is managed by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education. It was developed with the technical support of the National Informatics …
About Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) is India’s national academy for music, dance and drama. It is the apex institution concerned with the preservation and promotion of India’s performing arts and intangible cultural heritage. It is an autonomous body under the …
The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is a statutory corporation established on 13 March 1963 under the National Cooperative Development Corporation Act, 1962. It functions under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India. Its broad mandate is to promote and …
Life History and Background The Architect of National Identity: Pingali Venkayya was a visionary freedom fighter, linguist, educationist, agriculturist, and the creator of India’s national flag. Birth & Education: Born on August 2, 1876, in Bhatlapenumarru, Andhra Pradesh. He pursued …
About the Scheme Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG). Type: Central Sector Scheme (100% Centrally funded). Total Outlay: ₹84,084 crore. Implementation Period: Up to FY 2030–31. Objective: To unlock India’s offshore hydrocarbon potential by promoting exploration, increasing …
Nipun is a specialized naval ship designed specifically for deep-sea diving, underwater rescue, and search-and-recovery operations. It is the second vessel under the Navy’s Nistar-class Diving Support Vessels (following its sister ship, INS Nistar).It is designed and built by Hindustan …
Statutory Basis: Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are notified under Section 3(2)(v) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, read with Rule 5(1) of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. Nodal Ministry: ESZs are notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change …
Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) is an umbrella Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Culture aimed at preserving, promoting and disseminating India’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage by providing financial assistance to artists and cultural organizations. Major …