What is external debt? External debt is the portion of a country’s debt that is borrowed from foreign lenders through commercial banks, governments, or international financial institutions. Governments and eligible corporations can raise loans from abroad. Components of external debt …
About NAPDDR The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) for 2018-2025. The Plan aims at reduction of adverse consequences of substance (drug) abuse through a multi-pronged strategy. The activities …
About the scheme The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), was launched in 2000 to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations of designated population size (500+ in plain areas and 250+ in North-East, hill, tribal and desert areas as per Census, …
Context There is a strong pushback from farmers against three Bills that seek to replace ordinances issued in June, on key aspects of the farm economy which are trade in agricultural commodities, price assurance, farm services including contracts, and stock …
The Talent Code – Daniel Coyle It is a popular belief that talent or skill is either present in an individual naturally or is acquired from the environment in which he or she lives. Daniel Coyle, in …
What is Land Degradation? Land is a vital resource to humankind, like air and water. It is caused by multiple forces, including extreme weather conditions particularly drought, and human activities that pollute or degrade the quality of soils and land …
What is the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act? It was proposed by acclaimed dancer Rukminidevi Arundale in 1960. This act provides for punishment for causing unnecessary cruelty and suffering to animals. It : Defines animals and different forms of …
Context: On september 19th 2020, it was the 60th anniversary of the Indus Water Treaty. In this context, we shall analyse the history of the treaty, present possibilities and challenges and future of the treaty. About Indus river The Indus …
The United Nations General Assembly’s 75th session is underway and the 75th anniversary of the world body will be celebrated on 24th October. Achievements of UN in last 75 years The UN has achieved success in various fields like Peacekeeping …