The farmers in Kashmir have moved towards the ‘purple revolution’ under the Aroma mission. They have transitioned away from conventional crops to the more lucrative production of lavender, a purple-bloomed aromatic shrub. Read here to know more about them. Lavender farming has been practiced in … [Read more...] about Purple Revolution and Aroma Mission
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Security and Border Management Challenges in Border Areas
Have you wondered about the Border management challenges that India faces? What could be the possible threats that our security forces face on a day-to-day basis? Read further to know more. India has a land border length of 15106 km. She shares land borders with seven other countries. Each border … [Read more...] about Security and Border Management Challenges in Border Areas
PMMVY: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
What is PMMVY? What's the relevance of PMMVY? Is there any criticism against this scheme? Read all you need to know about this scheme. The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) was launched in 2017 as a flagship maternity benefits programme of the Government of India. Do you know what … [Read more...] about PMMVY: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Marital Rape
5.4% of Indian women reported experiencing marital rape, according to the NHFS-4 study. In India, is marital rape a crime? What sections of the penal code are applicable to marital rape? Read on to learn more. A lawsuit challenging an exception in IPC Section 375 that shields husbands who have … [Read more...] about Marital Rape
Indian Coastline
Where is the coastline of India and what is its classification? How the coastline of emergence and submergence was created? Why is it so important? Is there any further classification of the western and the eastern coast? To answer these questions, read further. The 7516.6 km long Indian … [Read more...] about Indian Coastline
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Missile man of India
The 90th birth anniversary of the former president of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was observed on 15th October in India. Dr. Kalam was a renowned scientist also known as the Missile Man of India. Read here to know more about his life and achievements. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was elected as India’s … [Read more...] about Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Missile man of India
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) focuses on financial inclusion. What are the features of PMJDY? Why was it necessary? To answer all these questions, read further. Financial inclusion is the availability and equality of opportunities to access financial services. Financial inclusion plays a … [Read more...] about Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
Mission Indradhanush: Largest Immunisation Programme
What is Mission Indradhanush? What are the objectives and goals of Mission Indradhanush? Why is routine immunization so critical for India and the South-East Asia Region? Read here. During Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 around 9.5 lakh children and 2.2 lakh pregnant women were … [Read more...] about Mission Indradhanush: Largest Immunisation Programme
MGNREGA: MG National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
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
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
What is Indian ocean naval symposium (IONS)? Who are its members? What is its significance in the Indian context? To know, read further. India is surrounded by ocean on three sides. This makes maritime security a critical component of India's internal and external security. The Indian ocean … [Read more...] about Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
