Blue Revolution is the domestication and cultivation of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants that have significantly increased and intensified globally from the middle of the 20th century to the present. In India, it was launched in 1985-1990 as part of the 7th Five-year plan. Read here to learn more … [Read more...] about Blue Revolution
Sweet Revolution-Honey Mission
The government of India launched the ‘Honey Mission’ as part of the ‘Sweet Revolution’ in 2017. The aim of the project is projected to promote apiculture which is called beekeeping. Read here to learn more about the sweet revolution and honey mission. The government launched a ‘sweet revolution’ … [Read more...] about Sweet Revolution-Honey Mission
National Geospatial Policy 2022
To position India as a global leader in the global geospatial sector, the Ministry of Science and Technology has announced the National Geospatial Policy 2022. Geospatial information describes the physical location of geographic features and their relationship to other features and associated … [Read more...] about National Geospatial Policy 2022
Corporate Tax
The term "corporate tax," sometimes known as "corporation tax" or "business tax," refers to a type of direct tax levied against the profits or assets of corporations or other similar legal entities. These taxes are common in many nations, and they might also be levied at the state or local levels. … [Read more...] about Corporate Tax
Indian Manufacturing Sector
This decade, the Indian manufacturing sector has the greatest potential to propel economic growth and employment creation. India has a huge capacity to participate in global markets because of elements like electricity expansion, long-term employment possibilities, and skill paths for millions of … [Read more...] about Indian Manufacturing Sector
Kyoto Protocol, 1997
The Kyoto Protocol, the first international treaty to set legally binding targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions, was adopted 25 years ago, on 11 December 1997, in Kyoto, Japan. The agreement, which entered into force in 2005 and was ratified by 192 Parties, has since been superseded by the Paris … [Read more...] about Kyoto Protocol, 1997
National Commission for Women (NCW)
National Commission for Women (NCW) was established under the National Commission for Women Act, of 1990. It was established to ensure a fair and equal standard of living for women in India via judicial and constitutional changes. Read here to learn more about the NCW. The role of women in the … [Read more...] about National Commission for Women (NCW)
Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is a one-stop marketplace where common user goods and services can be procured. GeM is a dynamic, self-sustaining, and user-friendly portal for making procurement by Government officers. Read here to know more about the importance of GeM. Public procurement forms a … [Read more...] about Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
FAME India Scheme
In recent years, pollution from car emissions has considerably increased. The FAME India Scheme was introduced in 2015 by the Central Government of India to minimize pollution produced by diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles and to promote electric or hybrid vehicles in the country. Read here to … [Read more...] about FAME India Scheme
Food Fortification
Food fortification is a key step in addressing the nutritional gap globally. Fortifying staple foods and condiments with essential micronutrients is proven to be an efficient way to address deficiencies in the populace. Read here to learn more about food fortification. The Food Safety and … [Read more...] about Food Fortification
