What is the role of the Parliamentary Committee? Parliamentary committees are established to study and deal with various matters that cannot be directly handled by the legislature due to their volume and complexity. Indian Constitution mentions two kinds of Parliamentary Committees – Standing Committees and Ad Hoc Committees. Any subject related to these committees is … Read more
What are the key features of Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020? The Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 was recently passed in Lok Sabha. The bill aims to regulate, operate and plan major ports in India. The bill will provide greater autonomy to these ports. It will replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The legislation … Read more
What is Samarth Scheme? Samarth Scheme, also known as Scheme for Capacity Building in the Textile Sector (SCBTS). Ministry: Skill Development Scheme of Ministry Of Textiles. This scheme is about providing skill development to the youth for gainful and sustainable employment in the textile sector covering the entire value chain of textiles excluding spinning and … Read more
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
