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 …
INS Mahendragiri is the sixth advanced stealth guided-missile frigate built for the Indian Navy under its modernization drive. It is a high-tech warship named after a famous mountain peak located in the Eastern Ghats of Odisha, India. The warship …
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched the second phase of Project Snow Leopard, called SPAI 2.0 (Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India 2.0), during Wildlife Week 2025 to strengthen scientific monitoring and conservation of snow leopards …
What is ULLAS? ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society), also known as the Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme), is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for adult education. It redefines literacy from merely signing one’s name …