What are national parks? What are its provisions? What is the importance of national parks? Who has access to national parks in India? Read further to know more. The Wild Life (Protection) Act (WPA) of 1972 gave state governments the authority to create national parks in regions deemed to be of … [Read more...] about National Parks in India
Archives for 2023
Aditya-L1 Mission
Aditya-L1 will be the first space-based Indian mission to study the Sun. Recently, the Visible Line Emission Coronagraph (VLEC), the primary payload onboard Aditya-L1, was handed over to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). This reiterates the plan … [Read more...] about Aditya-L1 Mission
Mining Sector in India
The Mining sector in India is one of the core industries of the economy. It provides basic raw materials to many important industries. India is a major producer of numerous metals and minerals. Mining contributes to about 3% of the GDP of India. Read here to know important facts and figures about … [Read more...] about Mining Sector in India
Steel Industry in India
The steel industry in India is among the most important industries in the country. In 2019, India became the second-largest steel producer in the world surpassing Japan. India’s finished steel consumption is anticipated to increase manifold in 2030-31. Read here to know the history and growth of the … [Read more...] about Steel Industry in India
Should Agriculture Income be Taxed?
Exemptions and non-taxation of agricultural income in India have recently been the subject of debate. Should agriculture income be taxed? What are the difficulties of charging agricultural Income Taxation in India? Read further to know more. Nearly all nations, especially developing ones where … [Read more...] about Should Agriculture Income be Taxed?
Polar vortex
What is a Polar Vortex? Explain the Duration and Strength of Polar low-pressure. How Polar Vortex and Global Warming related? What are the Impacts of Polar low-pressure on Earth's atmosphere? How are Polar Vortex and Ozone layer Depletion related? Read more. Polar vortices have been in the news … [Read more...] about Polar vortex
Tribal Movements in India
Tribal movements in India under British rule were the most frequent, militant, and violent of all movements. What were the major causes for the movements? Read further to know more. Different tribal groups spread across the country may share common issues but the distinctions between them are … [Read more...] about Tribal Movements in India
Mechanization of Indian Agriculture
Mechanization of Indian Agriculture depends on various factors such as socioeconomic conditions, geographical conditions, crops grown, and irrigation facilities. For the promotion of agricultural mechanization in the country, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization’ … [Read more...] about Mechanization of Indian Agriculture
Nidhi Company
What are Nidhi Companies? How are Nidhi, NBFC and RBI related? What are the challenges faced by Nidhi companies in India? Read further to know more. To achieve the goals of openness & investor friendliness in the business environment of the nation, the Central Government recently modified the … [Read more...] about Nidhi Company
Ethics in organ transplant
What is organ donation? What are the ethical principles involved in organ Transplant? What are the issues related to organ transplants? How to bridge the gap of demand and supply for organs? Read further to know more. Altruism and compassion are the cornerstones of organ donation. The era of … [Read more...] about Ethics in organ transplant
