About Chilika Lake, located in Odisha, spans over 1,100 square kilometers, making it the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and the second-largest coastal lagoon in the world. It serves as the largest wintering ground for migratory waterfowl in the …
About olive ridley turtles The olive ridley turtle is considered the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world. Olive ridleys are found only in warmer waters, including the southern Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. They …
About ASIIM The Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM) was launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment as a flagship scheme to promote innovation and entrepreneurship skills among youths of Scheduled Castes (SCs). ASIIM has …
About FSDC Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) is an apex-level non-statutory body constituted in 2010 to strengthen and institutionalize the mechanism for maintaining financial stability. It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister of India. Its members include the …
About PM CARES Fund The Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund was set up in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic to mobilize resources. The Fund was established in 2020. PM CARES Fund is …
About Strengthening Teaching – Learning and Results for States (STARS) Project was launched by the Government of India as a centrally sponsored scheme in 2020. The scheme is supported by the World Bank. The STARS Project is being implemented in …
About Genome India is a pioneering scientific project funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology. The primary objective of Genome India is to build a comprehensive catalogue of genetic variations that reflect the unique diversity of …
What’s in the News? Recently, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook the national capital, causing widespread panic due to its unexpected intensity. Reason for the Earthquake Earthquakes based on the depth of focus: Shallow-Focus Earthquakes: Occur at depths less than 70 kilometers. …
Trends of organic farming in India India’s organic farming sector has witnessed remarkable growth in under a decade, as seen in the increase in area, production, and exports. Achieving global recognition in organic farming, securing the world’s second-largest cultivable organic …