About EMRS The scheme of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) was introduced in 1997-98 with an objective to provide quality middle and high-level education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas. The schools are aimed to enable ST students …
Background: The United Nations has designated September 29 as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (FLW). Events to mark the day are jointly convened by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the United Nations Environment …
About UPI Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is India’s mobile based, fast payment system that facilitates customers to make round the clock payments instantly using a Virtual Payment Address created by the customer. This eliminates the risk of sharing bank account …
About the Index Global Innovation Index (GII) is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. GII ranks global economies according to their innovation capabilities, using 80+ indicators. The metrics include institutions, …
Context: Recently, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer added his voice to a growing chorus for India’s inclusion as a permanent member of UNSC. Starmer’s strong support follows similar endorsements from leaders of the United States and France. About UNSC: The …
About The Government of India is setting up PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks to boost the textiles sector. The Parks will come up in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. …
About The Taiwan Strait connects the East China Sea to the South China Sea, separating the island of Taiwan from the mainland of China. The strait is approximately 180 kilometers (110 miles) wide at its narrowest point and serves as …
About A supercomputer is an exceptionally powerful computer that can perform complex calculations and process massive amounts of data at incredibly high speeds. Supercomputers use parallel processing to divide problems and solve them simultaneously, speeding up tasks by using thousands …
Context The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $7bn loan to cash-strapped Pakistan. The new programme “will require sound policies and reforms” to stabilise and help make the economy more resilient. The country has relied on IMF loans to …