What is Environmental Racism? What is the significance of the concept? Who are the victims of this? Environmental racism is unknown to many of us. It is essential to be aware of such injustices and work towards reducing the damage. Here we have explained the crux of the matter with suitable … [Read more...] about Environmental Racism
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Jute Industry in India: The recent woes and Government steps
The jute sector provides direct employment to 3.70 lakh workers in the country and supports the livelihood of around 40 lakh farm families. What is the recent concern about the Jute Industry in India? Learn more about the Jute industry. Do you know India’s jute economy is faltering now? Which … [Read more...] about Jute Industry in India: The recent woes and Government steps
Project Elephant: All About Elephants
The Government of India's Ministry of Environment and Forests launched Project Elephant in February 1992. It is a Central Sponsored Scheme, to offer financial and technical assistance to states' attempts to manage their free-ranging populations of wild Asian elephants. World Elephant Day 2022 … [Read more...] about Project Elephant: All About Elephants
Tokenization: What are the Benefits of RBI’s Card Tokenization?
For all users of credit and debit cards, the RBI implemented "Tokenization" as of October 1, 2022. Reserve Bank of India's Card-on-file (CoF) tokenization regulations have taken effect with the goal of enhancing the security and safety of card transactions. Sensitive information can be given … [Read more...] about Tokenization: What are the Benefits of RBI’s Card Tokenization?
Deccan Plateau
The geography of India is extremely diverse, with landscapes ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, hills and plateaus. In the southern part of Peninsular India, there is a diverse area named the Deccan Plateau. Read more about the Deccan Plateau here. A plateau is a … [Read more...] about Deccan Plateau
PM KISAN- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
In this article, we shall discuss the PM KISAN scheme, its major objectives, eligibility criteria to avail of its benefits, and its advantages. We shall also discuss various challenges and a suitable way forward. Direct benefit transfers (DBT) have helped transform and uplift the lives of … [Read more...] about PM KISAN- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Special Economic Zone (SEZ) : All you need to know about
Special economic zones (SEZ) are delineated explicitly as duty-free enclaves. They are deemed to be foreign territory for the purpose of trade operations and duties and tariffs. Read further to know more about Special Economic Zones. The government has recently released a draft Development … [Read more...] about Special Economic Zone (SEZ) : All you need to know about
Internet Shutdowns
Internet shutdowns may be defined as an intentional disruption of internet or electronic communications for a specific population or location, to exert control over the flow of information. Read further to know more about the socio-economic impacts of internet shutdowns in India. Internet shutdowns … [Read more...] about Internet Shutdowns
Chief Of Defence Staff-CDS
The discussions regarding CDS first began with the Kargil review committee constituted in 1999. It had recommended the creation of a common interface between the ministry of defense and the service headquarters. This was further re-examined by a group of ministers constituted in 2001. All these … [Read more...] about Chief Of Defence Staff-CDS
IPEF: What is Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has been launched by US President and Joined by 12 other countries including India. The IPEF is a significant step toward establishing free and fair trade with nations that share the same values of a rule-based international order and a transparent economic … [Read more...] about IPEF: What is Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?
