About PMBJP With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers in 2008. Under the scheme, dedicated …
About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas launched PMUY to release deposit free LPG connections in the name of adult women members of poor households across the country. Launched in 2016, the primary objective …
What is GLOF? Glacial lakes are large bodies of water that sit in front of, on top of, or beneath a melting glacier. A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, or GLOF, is a sudden release of water from a lake fed …
About G20 The Group of Twenty (G20) is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries – Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom and United …
What is meant by carbon capture and storage? Carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to technologies that can capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) at a source of emissions before it is released into the atmosphere. These sources include the fossil fuel …
What are Technical textiles? Technical textiles are textile materials and products used primarily for their technical performance and functional properties rather than their aesthetic or decorative characteristics. They are engineered products with a definite functionality. Technical textiles are manufactured using …
About ADB The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was founded in 1966 with the primary mission of fostering growth and cooperation among countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. ADB assists its members, and partners, by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity …