Context Genetically engineered (GE) trees are a new frontier of plant biotechnology. While US, intends to release GE trees in the wild, experts have warned of its possible environmental impacts. Genetically Engineered trees A genetically modified tree is a tree …
Context Despite policy measures to encourage women in science, social and institutional hurdles hinder their progress STEM The acronym “STEM” was coined by scientific administrators at the U.S. National Science Foundation in 2001. “STEM” is a curriculum based on the …
What’s in the news? Advancing India’s cyber-preparedness, KAVACH-2023, a national level hackathon was launched to identify innovative ideas and technological solutions for addressing the cyber security and cybercrime challenges of the 21st century. It is a unique kind of national …
What’s in the news? The 4th edition of joint military exercise, “EX DHARMA GUARDIAN”, between India and Japan is being conducted in Japan. This annual training event with Japan is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced by …
About ‘eSanjeevani’ Launched in 2009 by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare ‘eSanjeevani’ is a web-based comprehensive telemedicine solution. It aims to provide healthcare services to patients in their homes. Besides enhancing the quality of medical services, addressing issues …
About FCI Food Corporation of India (FCI) was set up in 1965 under the Food Corporations Act. The main objectives of FCI are Procurement of food grains from farmers at Minimum Support Prices (MSP) announced by the Government; Distribution of …
About ADBM The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was launched by the Government in 2020 for promoting digitization of healthcare and creating an open interoperable digital health ecosystem for the country. It aims to do so by prescribing common health …
About the Scheme Krishi UDAN Scheme was launched to assist farmers in transporting agricultural products so that it improves their value realisation. The scheme aims to ensure seamless, cost-effective, time-bound air transportation and associated logistics for all Agri-produce originating especially …
What’s in the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26 with financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore. It aims at comprehensive development of villages of blocks …
About Co-operative banks Co-operative banks are financial entities established on a co-operative basis and belonging to their members. This means that the customers of a co-operative bank are also its owners. These banks provide a wide range of regular banking …