Recently the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme was introduced in Tamil Nadu for children in grades I through V enrolled in public schools. Is the scheme the same as the Mid-day meal scheme? What are its provinces? What is its importance? Scroll down the page to more about the novel … [Read more...] about Breakfast scheme: Feeding the future
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NEA: Nuclear Energy Agency
How Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) works? Which nations make up NEA's membership? Read more about Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) by OECD. The NEA is a non-political agency dedicated to sharing and disseminating state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of nuclear energy. What is Nuclear Energy Agency … [Read more...] about NEA: Nuclear Energy Agency
Greenwashing
Do you know the term "greenwashing"? What makes it unique from green marketing? Read on to learn more. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties 27’s (CoP 27) Egyptian presidency named Coca-Cola Company, one of the biggest plastic polluters in the … [Read more...] about Greenwashing
CSR: Corporate Social Responsibility
The Centre has now mandated corporate India to furnish a comprehensive report on their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, specifying an 11-page form for this purpose. It is expected to give the government a comprehensive picture of the CSR funds spent and activities carried out. A … [Read more...] about CSR: Corporate Social Responsibility
Blue Flag Certification
Blue Flag certification is a globally recognized eco-label accorded by Foundation for Environment Education in Denmark (FEE). The water bodies are given this label if the stringent criteria are maintained. The Blue flag beaches are often in news hence it is necessary to understand its significance. … [Read more...] about Blue Flag Certification
Emissions Gap Report 2022
UNEP has released the Emissions Gap Report 2022. As growing climate change impacts are experienced across the globe, the message that greenhouse gas emissions must fall is unambiguous. Read here to know the gist of the report. The "Emissions Gap Report 2022: The Closing Window - Climate crisis … [Read more...] about Emissions Gap Report 2022
Prelims Test Series + Personal Mentorship
ClearIAS has bundled UPSC Prelims Online Mock Test Series and Personal Mentorship into the Prelims Marks Booster Plus (PMB+) Program. Read to know more. Right from the start of ClearIAS.com in 2012, ClearIAS Prelims Test Series has been one of our flagship programs. This most sought-after … [Read more...] about Prelims Test Series + Personal Mentorship
Butterfly mines: Everything you need to know
What are Butterfly mines? Is it easy to detect? Are these kinds of mines allowed by international law? Read here to know more. Butterfly Mines, the name is very beautiful, right? But they are very dangerous. The UK Ministry of Defence, in its intelligence assessment of the ongoing war in … [Read more...] about Butterfly mines: Everything you need to know
Subsidies in India
What do you mean by Subsidies? What is the rationale behind providing subsidies? Are subsidies burdening India as a developing country with limited budgetary resources? Read here to know more. A benefit granted to a person, company, or institution is known as a subsidy. It is generally … [Read more...] about Subsidies in India
e-Governance: Applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential
What is e-governance? Why is it needed? What are the challenges? Is there any government initiatives? To answer these questions, read further. e-Governance is the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to provide government services, exchange information, conduct transactions, and … [Read more...] about e-Governance: Applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential
