About ED It was constituted in 1956 for handling Exchange Control Laws violations under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA). At present, the administrative control of the Enforcement Directorate is with the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. The ED …
About One Rank One Pension (OROP) is a pension scheme for military veterans launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Defence. The scheme addressed the long-standing disparity in pension benefits for ex-servicemen, in which the military personnel retiring in the …
About NGHM Launched in 2023, the National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to promote green hydrogen in a bid to cut emissions and become a major exporter in the field. The overarching objective of the Mission is to make India the …
Context The Union Cabinet has approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme, outlying Rs 3,600 crore for the period from 2024-25 to 2030-31. About the scheme The PM Vidyalaxmi is a Central Sector scheme that seeks to provide financial support to meritorious students …
About The Indian Space Policy 2023 is a comprehensive set of guidelines that outlines the roles and responsibilities of different entities in the Indian space sector. It aims to encourage and institutionalize private sector participation in India’s space sector, with …
About The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) was initially set up as a Cell in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in 1978 on the recommendation of the Pande Committee. DGCA is the regulatory body in the field …
What is the Miyawaki method? Miyawaki is a technique of growing dense plantations in a short time. This method originated in Japan and is now increasingly adopted in other parts of the world. It is named after the Japanese botanist …
What’s in the news? The ‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE)’ Scheme, recently approved by the Cabinet, came into effect recently, and will remain in force until March 31, 2026. The primary goal of the scheme …
About Oil spills refer to the accidental or intentional release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment. These spills can have detrimental effects on ecosystems, wildlife, and human communities. Oil spills can occur through various means Accidents: Accidental spills can …
About the Scheme PM Vishwakarma is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2023 to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. The scheme with an outlay of Rs 13,000 crore is fully funded …