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
Space Internet: Starlink Project
Satellite communications, currently used by selected sectors could become the next big thing for the telecom industry. What do you mean by Space internet? How did it become significant in the near future? This article comprises all essential and recent facts on the space internet. In January … [Read more...] about Space Internet: Starlink Project
Integrated Theatre Commands: All you need to know
As part of defence reforms after the appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the government is working on the formation of Integrated Theatre Commands. What are Integrated Theatre Commands? What are the advantages and challenges associated with this? Read here. The appointment of … [Read more...] about Integrated Theatre Commands: All you need to know
Initial Public Offering: Shares to the Public for Trading
Recently, LIC filed it's Draft Red Herring Prospectus(DRHP) for mega Initial Public Offerings with the SEBI. What is an IPO? Who can invest in this? Read further to know about IPO. We all know that LIC is fully owned by the government, and also has the biggest share in India's insurance … [Read more...] about Initial Public Offering: Shares to the Public for Trading
Glacial Lake Outburst Flood: Significance and Mitigation
1000s of years before floods are not familiar to us, right? Nowadays we are facing different types of floods (like Flash floods, Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), Coastal floods, Urban floods, River or fluvial floods, and ponding floods), at least once every year. In this article, we are … [Read more...] about Glacial Lake Outburst Flood: Significance and Mitigation
Maritime Security Challenges: Major Threat to India
The issue of Maritime Security is being discussed at the global level. What are India's maritime security threats? What are the initiatives taken by the government? Let us discuss this. Given that India has a coastline that is over 7,000 km long, maritime security is a crucial component of … [Read more...] about Maritime Security Challenges: Major Threat to India
Indian Foreign Policy: Phases, Shifts and the Future
Foreign policy is the instrument to realize the national interest of a country. What are different phases of Indian foreign policy? Read here. India is on its path to become a regional superpower with considerable influence in global affairs. Our foreign policy is a critical component in … [Read more...] about Indian Foreign Policy: Phases, Shifts and the Future
Ayushman Bharat: All you need to know
Ayushman Bharat Programme is an umbrella health scheme of the Government of India. Do you know the beneficiaries of this scheme? What's the need of this scheme? Read here to know more. Universal health coverage is getting prioritised as a part of political reform. According to the Global … [Read more...] about Ayushman Bharat: All you need to know
Amazon Rainforest: Significance and Threats
All we know is that our ancestors lived in the forest, right? And we know the importance of forests in the ecosystem. This article deals with the significance and threats of the Amazon rainforest and some suggestions. Since the early 2000s, more than 75% of the Amazon rainforest has probably been … [Read more...] about Amazon Rainforest: Significance and Threats
Parker Solar Probe: Explore the Sun
Human space exploration helps to address fundamental questions about our place in the Universe and the history of our solar system. Can Parker Solar Probe provide a solution to this? What is its importance to study? Does India have any similar projects? Read here. We've reached the pinnacle of … [Read more...] about Parker Solar Probe: Explore the Sun
