Key Provisions of the JJ Act, 2015 In India, a juvenile is a person less than 18 years of age. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, addresses children in conflict with law and children in need …
About NHM The National Health Mission (NHM) was launched by the Government of India in 2013. NHM encompasses two Sub-Missions, the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). The main programmatic components include Health system …
About Rhodamine B (RhB) is a chemical compound commonly employed in synthetic dyes for colouring silk, jute, leather, cotton, and wool, as well as in the cosmetics and plastics industries. This compound is frequently used as a food colourant, particularly …
What is it? Foreign exchange reserves are foreign currency assets held by the central banks of countries. These assets include foreign currency assets, gold, special drawing rights (SDRs) and reserve position in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These reserves act …
About NCGG The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) was set up in 2014 by the Government of India as an apex–level autonomous institution under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. NCGG deals with a gamut of governance …
About GI Tag A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. In order to function as a GI, a sign …
About MSP Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. MSP is the price at which the government procures certain crops from farmers to …
About Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) In 2015, the Government of India introduced the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (‘Save the girl child, educate the girl child’) scheme to address concerns about gender discrimination and women empowerment in the country. It …
About Grey zone warfare generally means a middle, unclear space that exists between direct conflict and peace in international relations. A multitude of activities fall into this murky in-between — from nefarious economic activities, influence operations, and cyberattacks to mercenary …