About In 2024, the Union Cabinet approved the ‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme’ for promotion of electric mobility in the country. The scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries. PM E-DRIVE …
About AFSPA Passed in 1958 for the North-East and in 1990 for Jammu & Kashmir, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) gives armed forces special powers to control “disturbed areas”. “Disturbed areas” are areas designated by the government when …
What’s in the News? The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released the Global Energy Review report, which provides a comprehensive analysis of worldwide energy trends. It examines data across all fuels and technologies, regions, and major countries, offering insights into …
About The Indian spiny-tailed lizard, scientifically known as Saara hardwickii, is a reptile native to the arid regions of India and Pakistan, particularly the Thar Desert and surrounding areas. This species is part of the Agamidae family and is known …
About the scheme The vision of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is to ensure access to some means of protective irrigation to all agricultural farms in the country, to produce ‘per drop more crop’, thus bringing much desired rural …
Background Crops require the right mix of three nutrients viz. nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium or NPK (N helps in plant growth and development, P not only accelerates blooming and the growth of roots but also helps plants to withstand stress …
What’s in the news? The Indian Army has conducted a Tri-Service integrated multi-domain warfare exercise, ‘Prachand Prahaar’, in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh. The exercise aimed at “validating a fully integrated approach to surveillance, command and control, and precision …
About APEDA The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act,1985. The Authority replaced the Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC). …
What’s in the news? The Government has announced the establishment of the second National Gene Bank to conserve 10 lakh crop germplasm for future food and nutritional security. This announcement is one of the initiatives under the theme “Investing in …
Definition Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy refers to the essential knowledge, skills, and mindset required to understand, engage with, and effectively use artificial intelligence systems in various aspects of life. AI literacy can be understood and well defined in three aspects. …