The union government has allocated Rs. 72000 crores for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, (MGNREGA) scheme in 2021-22. What is MGNREGA? What are the objectives and key features of this scheme? Read here to know more. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act … [Read more...] about MGNREGA: MG National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Archives for October 2022
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
What is Indian ocean naval symposium (IONS)? Who are its members? What is its significance in the Indian context? To know, read further. India is surrounded by ocean on three sides. This makes maritime security a critical component of India's internal and external security. The Indian ocean … [Read more...] about Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
Species Reintroduction: Impacts and Problems
We have heard many times that the government is trying to reintroduce or relocate several species. Why do we need such reintroduction initiatives? Will it solve the present ecological problems? Read the article to know about this. Top predators are becoming extinct due to loss of prey, habitat … [Read more...] about Species Reintroduction: Impacts and Problems
Golden Fibre Revolution
What is a Golden fibre? Is India rich in it? Why is it so significant for India to develop this sector? Read more details about the Golden fibre revolution in India. Jute is also referred to as Golden fibre due to its colour and high monetary value. Therefore Golden fibre revolution is related to … [Read more...] about Golden Fibre Revolution
Sea Floor Spreading
What is Sea Floor Spreading Theory? What is its mechanism? What are the pieces of evidence supporting the theory? What is the remaining criticism? Read to know more about it. Henry Hess propounded it in 1961- 62 by taking the attributes from the earlier theory of Continental displacement and … [Read more...] about Sea Floor Spreading
EdTech Sector in India: Government Initiatives to boost Online Education
You are reading this article on ClearIAS.com, one of India's reputable EdTech platforms devoted to the UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation. What is an EdTech firm? Have you ever given the status of India's Edtech industry any thought? What distinguishes it from traditional educational systems? How … [Read more...] about EdTech Sector in India: Government Initiatives to boost Online Education
India-New Zealand Relations
The relationship between India-New Zealand has experienced ups and downs, but there is a sense of stability. The emergence of globalization and growing interdependence have fueled this. Read here to more about bilateral relations. India and New Zealand have cordial and friendly relations rooted … [Read more...] about India-New Zealand Relations
Environmental Ethics
In his notion of "Education," Rabindranath Tagore incorporated environmental ethics. What is this field of study? Why is it so crucial in the modern era? Why is it a necessary value in a nation's administration? What connection does it have to the sustainability principles? To learn more, keep … [Read more...] about Environmental Ethics
BIMSTEC
What is BIMSTEC? What is the purpose of this institution? What are the institutional mechanisms? What is the significance and the issues? To answer all these, read further. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an international … [Read more...] about BIMSTEC
Cabinet Committees
What are Cabinet Committees? What are its role and features? What are its advantages and criticism? To answer all these questions, read further. A Cabinet committee is a collection of ministers that has the authority to make decisions that are binding on all other ministries and … [Read more...] about Cabinet Committees
