India is the world's largest producer and the third largest user of natural rubber and one of the world's fastest expanding economies. But the rubber industry in India faces many problems. Read the article to know more about natural rubber and the rubber industry. As part of India's expanding … [Read more...] about Rubber Industry
Archives for October 2022
Scientific Social Responsibility-SSR
The department of science and technology has recently released the Scientific social responsibility (SSR) guidelines 2022. Read further to know more about SSR. Scientific social responsibility may be defined as the ethical obligation of knowledge workers in the field of science and technology to … [Read more...] about Scientific Social Responsibility-SSR
Integrated Battle Groups-IBG
The Idea of Integrated battle groups (IBG) was first conceptualized by General Bipin Rawat, the then Chief of Army Staff (CAS). Want to know more about IBG?? then read further. About Integrated Battle Groups IBGs are brigade-sized agile and self-sufficient combat formations. They are designed to … [Read more...] about Integrated Battle Groups-IBG
PESA Act of 1996
The Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 was intended to guarantee self-governance through Gram Sabhas (village assemblies) for those residing in Scheduled Areas. The PESA Act gives special powers to the Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas, especially for the management of natural … [Read more...] about PESA Act of 1996
Environmental Racism
What is Environmental Racism? What is the significance of the concept? Who are the victims of this? Environmental racism is unknown to many of us. It is essential to be aware of such injustices and work towards reducing the damage. Here we have explained the crux of the matter with suitable … [Read more...] about Environmental Racism
Jute Industry in India: The recent woes and Government steps
The jute sector provides direct employment to 3.70 lakh workers in the country and supports the livelihood of around 40 lakh farm families. What is the recent concern about the Jute Industry in India? Learn more about the Jute industry. Do you know India’s jute economy is faltering now? Which … [Read more...] about Jute Industry in India: The recent woes and Government steps
Project Elephant: All About Elephants
The Government of India's Ministry of Environment and Forests launched Project Elephant in February 1992. It is a Central Sponsored Scheme, to offer financial and technical assistance to states' attempts to manage their free-ranging populations of wild Asian elephants. World Elephant Day 2022 … [Read more...] about Project Elephant: All About Elephants
Tokenization: What are the Benefits of RBI’s Card Tokenization?
For all users of credit and debit cards, the RBI implemented "Tokenization" as of October 1, 2022. Reserve Bank of India's Card-on-file (CoF) tokenization regulations have taken effect with the goal of enhancing the security and safety of card transactions. Sensitive information can be given … [Read more...] about Tokenization: What are the Benefits of RBI’s Card Tokenization?
Deccan Plateau
The geography of India is extremely diverse, with landscapes ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, hills and plateaus. In the southern part of Peninsular India, there is a diverse area named the Deccan Plateau. Read more about the Deccan Plateau here. A plateau is a … [Read more...] about Deccan Plateau
PM KISAN- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
In this article, we shall discuss the PM KISAN scheme, its major objectives, eligibility criteria to avail of its benefits, and its advantages. We shall also discuss various challenges and a suitable way forward. Direct benefit transfers (DBT) have helped transform and uplift the lives of … [Read more...] about PM KISAN- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
