What is O-SMART Scheme? The O-SMART (Ocean Services, Modelling, Applications, Resources, and Technology) Scheme was approved by the Cabinet Committee on August 29, 2018. The scheme aims at stepping up the ocean research and setting up early warning weather systems. It also addresses ocean development activities such as resources, technology, observations, services, science and also … Read more
What is Biotech-KISAN Programme? Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN) is a Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology initiative that empowers farmers, especially women farmers. It aims to understand the problems of water, soil, seed and market faced by the farmers and provide simple solutions to them. The Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network … Read more
What is Accessible India Campaign? Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan is a nation-wide Campaign launched by Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Launched on International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December 2015. Aim: To provide universal accessibility to persons with disabilities and To provide equal opportunity to … Read more
What is ‘essential commodity’? It has since been used by the Government to regulate the production, supply and distribution of a whole host of commodities it declares ‘essential’ in order to make them available to consumers at fair prices. Essential Commodities Act The Lok Sabha passed the Essential Commodities Amendment Bill by a voice vote. … Read more
What is ‘essential commodity’? It has since been used by the Government to regulate the production, supply and distribution of a whole host of commodities it declares ‘essential’ in order to make them available to consumers at fair prices. Essential Commodities Act The Lok Sabha passed the Essential Commodities Amendment Bill by a voice vote. … Read more
What is PRASAD Scheme? Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive. Comes under Ministry of Tourism Year: 2015 Focuses on identifying and developing the pilgrim sites across the country to enrich the religious tourism experience. Funding: 100% centrally funded Objectives: Harness pilgrimage tourism for its direct and multiplier effect upon employment generation and economic development. Enhance … Read more
What is meant by Hybrid Warfare? It refers to using non-military tools to achieve dominance or damage, subvert or influence. These tools include information pollution, perception management and propaganda. It targets individuals and institutions in politics, government, business, technology, media, and civil society. Hybrid warfare was used in the 2006 Israel-Lebanon War by the Hezbollah … Read more
What is E-Courts Project? The eCourts Mission Mode Project, is a Pan-India Project, monitored and funded by Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India for the District Courts across the country. The project was conceptualized on the basis of the “National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication … Read more
India, US Hold 2 Plus 2 Inter-Sessional Meet, Discuss ties, Regional Developments India and the US on Friday held a bilateral 2+2 inter-sessional meeting at the official level during which the two sides exchanged views about regional developments and agreed to pursue their quest for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. At the meeting held … Read more
What is Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme? The Startup Village Entrepreneurship Program is a sub scheme of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) of the Ministry of Rural Development. SVEP aims to support entrepreneurs in rural areas to set up local enterprises. It is a sub-scheme since 2016. The programme seeks to develop … Read more
