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
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?
India-Mongolia Relations
India-Mongolia relations date back to ancient times and in modern times bilateral relations have been rapidly developing through multiple facets. Both countries have been spiritual neighbors which have now transformed into a strategic partnership. Read here to know more about the bilateral … [Read more...] about India-Mongolia Relations
Sarojini Naidu: The Nightingale of India
Sarojini Naidu was a renowned Indian freedom fighter, political leader, and poetess. She was one the leading women figures in India’s struggle for independence. Read here to know more about her life on her 144th birth anniversary. The independent nation of India owes the feat to the many women … [Read more...] about Sarojini Naidu: The Nightingale of India
Women in STEM
Women make up only 28% of the workforce in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), and men vastly outnumber women majoring in most STEM fields in college. The gender gaps are exceptionally high in some of the fastest-growing and highest-paid jobs of the future, like computer science and … [Read more...] about Women in STEM
Crony Capitalism
The term ‘crony capitalism’ has been doing rounds in the news due to the Adani-Hindenburg issue. Cronyism is a type of economic system advantageous for individuals and businesses. The term first originated during the Asian financial crisis of 1997. Read here to learn more about crony … [Read more...] about Crony Capitalism
Lithium Reserves, Applications and Significance
Recently, lithium reserves were found in Jammu & Kashmir by the geological survey of India. Lithium is considered a crucial component for the production of rechargeable batteries, which are used in a variety of electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. Read here … [Read more...] about Lithium Reserves, Applications and Significance
Geological Survey of India (GSI)
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has found lithium deposits in Jammu & Kashmir. GSI is a scientific agency in India to carry out geoscientific activities. In addition to conducting geological surveys and studies of India, it is one of the oldest organizations of its kind in the world and the … [Read more...] about Geological Survey of India (GSI)
Disinvestment in India
The government has set a disinvestment objective in the Union Budget for 2023-24 of 51,000 crores. Disinvestment is taken up by the government to reduce the fiscal load on the exchequer. Read here to understand more about the disinvestment policy in India. The government has set a disinvestment … [Read more...] about Disinvestment in India
India-South Korea Relations
India-South Korea (Republic of Korea) diplomatic relations achieved the mark of 50 years in 2023. Both India and South Korea stand to gain strategically and economically from the deepening of people-to-people ties. Read here to understand the significance of the bilateral ties. Relationships … [Read more...] about India-South Korea Relations
