What is the classification of Indian rock system? What are their physical and chemical properties? What are tertiary rock systems? What are the features of the rocks of the Deccan trap? Read further to know more. Given that Indian rocks may be traced back to as early as the Eoarchean Era, the … [Read more...] about Classification of Indian Rock System
Archives for February 2023
Occupational Diseases
What are Occupational diseases? How are they caused? What is the stand of the International labour organisation on occupational diseases? Read further to know more. An occupational disease is any illness that develops predominantly as a result of exposure to risk factors brought on by work … [Read more...] about Occupational Diseases
Sustainable Clothing
India's market for sustainable clothing is expanding gradually even though the sector is still in its infancy. The main problem the business is currently facing is how to supply clothing for the expanding population while protecting the environment. Read here to learn more about the sustainable … [Read more...] about Sustainable Clothing
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development )
NABARD is a development bank focussing primarily on the rural sector of the country. NABARD has an active aim of developing and implementing financial inclusion in the country as well. Read here to learn more about the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The importance … [Read more...] about NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development )
Vibrant Villages Programme
The Union Cabinet has approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26. The scheme aims to reverse the out-migration of people from border villages. Read here to know relevant details of the VVP scheme. The union cabinet made … [Read more...] about Vibrant Villages Programme
Nord Stream pipeline
What is Nord Stream pipeline? What are the concerns regarding the pipeline? What is its significance to Russia and Europe? Read further to know more. The Nord Stream pipeline will be shut, according to recent statements from the United States, if Russia attacks Ukraine. However, due to the … [Read more...] about Nord Stream pipeline
Child Marriages in India
How rampant are child marriages in India? What are its reasons? What are the consequences of child marriage? Read further to know more. The Indian government has recently considered raising the marriage age for women in India from 18 to 21 years. They do this because delaying marriage could … [Read more...] about Child Marriages in India
Community reserves and Conservation reserves
What are Community reserves and Conservation reserves? How are they different from each other? What is their importance? Which are the main Community Conserved Areas in India? Read further to know more. In India, protected lands that act as buffer zones, connectors, and migration corridors … [Read more...] about Community reserves and Conservation reserves
Trans Fat: Why is it harmful?
According to a recent WHO report, five billion people globally remain unprotected from harmful trans fat, increasing their risk of heart disease and death. Global Trans fat elimination was called for in 2018 with the target set in 2023. Read here to understand why trans fat is harmful to … [Read more...] about Trans Fat: Why is it harmful?
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
What is Startup India Seed Fund Scheme? What are its objective? Why is it needed? What is the significance of the scheme? Read further to know more. Startup India is an important government initiative to promote the startup ecosystem in India. Startup India Seed Fund Scheme is the flagship scheme … [Read more...] about Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
