A composite, standardized environmental metric that converts complex, individual ambient concentrations of criteria air pollutants into a single numerical score, risk category, and colour code to communicate air pollution levels and associated health risks to the public. Background: Launched on …
Constitutional Status: Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees that no person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law, which the Supreme Court has interpreted to mean a fair, just, and reasonable procedure. …
Legal Status: A non-statutory, advisory body established by the Government of India through a Gazette Notification issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice. Advisory Role: Its recommendations and reports are not binding on the government. Composition Standard: Traditionally …
Background After independence in 1947, India adopted national symbols such as the National Flag, National Anthem, and Constitution as representations of sovereignty, unity, and democratic values. There was no specific penal law initially to punish acts like burning, defacing, or …
It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in 2024. It is implemented by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). It aims to improve …
Aim: To enhance domestic nuclear capabilities, promote private sector participation, and deploy advanced nuclear technologies. Funding: The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated ₹20,000 crore for R&D in Small Modular Reactors, targeting at least five indigenously designed operational SMRs by 2033. …
Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) is an umbrella Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Culture aimed at preserving, promoting and disseminating India’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage by providing financial assistance to artists and cultural organizations. Major …
HLVM3 is India’s first human-rated launch vehicle, adapted from the proven LVM3 (GSLV Mk III) platform to safely carry astronauts (Gaganyatris) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) under the Gaganyaan Mission. Developed By Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Guided by the …