About the scheme The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’ (PRASHAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations. The scheme …
What is CSR? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a business philosophy that dictates that companies around the globe should deviate from the narrow path of chasing only financial gains and wealth buildup and embark on a journey of sustainable development. …
The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 arose from India’s endeavour to realise the goals expressed in the 1992 United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which affirms nations’ sovereign rights to exploit their own biological resources. The legislation, which was passed …
What’s in the news? A two-day meeting of the South Asian Consultation Meeting on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework was held in New Delhi recently. The meeting was attended by the representatives from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and …
About the Award The Nari Shakti award recognises outstanding work in the fields of economic and social empowerment of women. The award is conferred by the Ministry of Women and Child Development on the occasion of International Women’s Day on …
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 is PMI? Purchasing Managers’ Index is an economic indicator which indicates the business activity & economic health of both the manufacturing and service sectors. PMI of India is published by Japanese firm Nikkei but compiled and constructed by IHS …
Answer will be posted soon: How to structure Give an intro about what non-state informal institutions are with examples Explain how it aids in good governance in India- give examples Suggest further measures and suggestions Conclude Reference: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/aiding-in-governance/article38102291.ece
History, Art & Culture are important topics in the Civil Services Examination. Hence, it has to be given importance to ensure that you are not pulled back. I will explain how these areas have to be handled for Prelims and …
Why in News: China is constructing a bridge in Eastern Ladakh connecting the North and South Banks of Pangong Tso which would significantly bring down the time for People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to move troops and equipment between the two …