About the scheme SVAMITVA (Survey of villages and mapping with improvised technology in village areas) scheme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Panchayati Raj Departments, State Revenue Departments and Survey of India. It was launched …
About the platform PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) is an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based multi-purpose and multi-modal platform launched in 2015 by the Prime Minister’s office (PMO). It is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances and simultaneously …
What’s in the news? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has reimposed the Protected Area Regime (PAR) in the States of Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram to restrict and monitor the movement of foreigners. From now on, foreigners visiting the …
About MFN Principle The Most Favoured Nation (MFN) principle is based on the idea that countries should treat all their trade partners equally—that no one country should be “more favoured.” It means no country should give special treatment to goods …
What’s in the news? The Centre has done away with the “no-detention” policy for Classes 5 and 8, paving the way for schools to fail students who are unable to clear year-end exams. The Ministry of Education has published a …
About Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease. It is a parasitic disease caused by microscopic, thread-like worms. The adult worms only live in the human lymph system. The lymph system maintains the body’s fluid balance …
What are Urban vegetated canopies? Vegetated canopies are tensioned sail-like structures that are anchored to the facades (front exterior face or elevation of a building) of buildings. They mimic natural canopies found in forests. It aims at incorporating greenery, such …
What is Tele-law service? Tele-law is a service that uses video conferencing facilities and telephone services to connect lawyers to litigants who need legal advice. This service aims to reach out to the needy, especially the marginalized and disadvantaged. The …
About The Immunization Programme in India was introduced in 1978 as the ‘Expanded Programme of Immunization’ (EPI) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In 1985, the programme was modified as ‘Universal Immunization Programme’ (UIP) to be implemented in …
Background In 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a regulatory framework for banks to accept green deposits from customers. Under the new framework, banks that accept green deposits will have to disclose more information on how they invest …