“PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences is an overarching scheme approved for implementation during the period from 2021-26. Read here to learn more about the scheme. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is mandated to translate Science to Services for Society in providing … [Read more...] about PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)
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Modern Indian History Books and Authors
Which are the modern Indian history books?What does Gita Rahasya speak about ?Who wrote the book Anandamath? Read further to know more. Modern Indian History Books and Authors are an important topic for the UPSC preliminary exam and linked with the growth of colonialism in India. East Indian … [Read more...] about Modern Indian History Books and Authors
Space Missions in 2024
Space missions in 2024 are set to follow the record-setting trends from 2023 (212 launches) and 2022 (135 launches). The new missions target the moon and other planets and beyond. Read here to learn about the spaceflights in 2024. 2023 saw the launches of the European Space Agency (ESA) Jupiter … [Read more...] about Space Missions in 2024
Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)
The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is a revolutionary international radio telescope project designed to explore the universe in unprecedented detail. Read further to learn more. India will be providing Rs 1,250 crore to the multinational Square Kilometer Array (SKA) project, whose … [Read more...] about Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing international trade while safeguarding the health of consumers, animals, and the environment. Read here to learn more. In the intricate web of global trade, ensuring the safety of food, animals, and plants … [Read more...] about Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
Holocene Extinction
The Holocene extinction, often referred to as the Sixth Mass Extinction or Anthropocene Extinction, is an ongoing period of biodiversity loss marked by a significant decline in the diversity and abundance of various species on Earth. Read here to learn more. Unlike previous mass extinctions, the … [Read more...] about Holocene Extinction
Mass Extinctions
Mass extinctions are geological events in Earth's history characterized by a rapid and significant decline in the diversity and abundance of life forms. Read here to learn more about them. These events result in the extinction of a large number of species across various taxonomic … [Read more...] about Mass Extinctions
Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme
The Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to encourage the deployment of Point of Sale (PoS) infrastructure across Tier-3 to Tier-6 centers (cities and towns) in the country. The primary goal was to enhance the acceptance … [Read more...] about Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme
Laws, rules, regulations and consciousness as source of ethical guidance
Ethical guidance in society is derived from a combination of laws, rules, regulations, and individual consciousness. What did you mean by laws? What are the features of law? What are the Rules? How do Laws and Rules differ? What are conscience and Regulation? Read further to know more about … [Read more...] about Laws, rules, regulations and consciousness as source of ethical guidance
Role of Family, Society, and Educational Institutions in inculcating values
Inculcating values entails educating a child on moral principles or helping him build a moral code that applies to various aspects of his life. Here, a set of internalized values can be used to characterize an ethical framework. Here we look into multiple stakeholders like family, society, and … [Read more...] about Role of Family, Society, and Educational Institutions in inculcating values
