About UNDP As the United Nations lead agency on international development, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. UNDP’s work is concentrated in three focus areas: sustainable development, democratic …
About the Scheme The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme was launched in 2019 for installation of solar pumps and grid connected solar and other renewable power plants in the country. It was launched by …
Context Increasing urbanisation and changing climatic trends with a limited resource base has created an undue pressure on the natural resources making the cities vulnerable to climate changes. Deforestation, conversion of agricultural lands, creating infrastructure beyond the carrying capacity, loss …
Context: The Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) will chair SAI20, the Engagement Group for Supreme Audit Institutions (SAls) of G20 countries in Goa in June. Two priority areas have been selected for SAI20 deliberations — blue economy and …
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 …
About the Initiative Mission LiFE is a global initiative by India to help the world in its fight against climate change and lead to a sustainable way of life to achieve the sustainable development goals set by the U.N. Mission …