About NDRF Under the Disaster Management Act 2005, a financial mechanism has been set up by way of National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) at national level and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) at state level to meet the rescue and …
Context The government plans to set up a seaweed park in Tamil Nadu, ignoring the threat that Kappaphycus, a widely grown invasive seaweed, poses to corals in the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Kappaphycus alvarezii Kappaphycus alvarezii, the elkhorn …
About Sri Vaikunda Swamigal contributed a great deal for the modernization of the Hindu society in South Travancore. Ayya Vaikundar is a pioneer of social reform movements in India. The custom-ridden society underwent revolutionary changes by his efforts. He tirelessly …
What’s in the news? Indian Navy participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the French Navy (FN) in the Arabian Sea. The exercise witnessed a wide spectrum of evolutions at sea which included cross deck landings, boarding exercises and …
Context: Relevance of hydropower in the Himalayan region is put into question after the crisis unfolding in Joshimath and glacier burst over the Rishiganga hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand. About Hydropower in India Hydropower is often considered green energy because it …
What’s in the news? India and Australia have reached a major milestone in working towards investment in critical minerals projects to develop supply chains between the two countries. The Partnership has identified five target projects (two lithium and three cobalt). …
About NSAC The Central Government had constituted the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC) to advise the Government on measures required to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups in the country resulting in sustainable economic growth and large-scale …
About the Scheme The PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman scheme is aimed at improving skills of artisans, ensuring easy credit and also help them in brand promotion so that their products reach the market quickly. It also seeks to handhold artisans …