Blue Economy 2.0 is a new scheme “for restoration and adaptation measures, coastal aquaculture, and mariculture with an integrated and multi-sectoral approach”. Read further to know the importance and key components of Blue Economy 2.0 for India. India has an expansive 7,500 km coastline … [Read more...] about Blue Economy 2.0
Current Affairs Notes
Fair Price Shops: Transformation efforts
Transforming Fair Price Shops (FPS) in India is a crucial aspect of revitalizing the country's public distribution system (PDS), which plays a significant role in ensuring food security for millions of people. Read further to learn more. The PDS is a government-sponsored chain of shops entrusted … [Read more...] about Fair Price Shops: Transformation efforts
Sericulture
What is Sericulture? What are the processes followed in sericulture? Challenges associated with sericulture? Read further to know more. Many nations' domestic economies place a great deal of importance on sericulture. The top two manufacturers of silk worldwide are China and India. Over 60% of … [Read more...] about Sericulture
Ecosystem Restoration
Ecosystem restoration means assisting in the recovery of ecosystems that have been degraded or destroyed, as well as conserving the ecosystems that are still intact. In the lead-up to the sixth UN Environment Assembly, the UN has announced seven new World Restoration Flagships. Read further to know … [Read more...] about Ecosystem Restoration
Creator Economy
The creator economy has grown rapidly all around the world without much fanfare and it has been making a significant contribution to India's economy in general as well. Read here to know more about this. The creator ecosystem is supported by a variety of tools and platforms, such as YouTube, … [Read more...] about Creator Economy
Ladakh Statehood
The Ladakh statehood demand has been a significant political issue since the region was reorganized as a Union Territory (UT) in 2019, following the abrogation of Article 370. Read here for a comprehensive analysis of the issue. The demand for statehood in Ladakh has been a substantial political … [Read more...] about Ladakh Statehood
Land digitization in India
Land digitization in India marks a significant leap towards modernizing the country's land governance system. This initiative aims to digitize land records, making them more accessible, transparent, and reliable. This article explores the scope, benefits, challenges, and progress of land … [Read more...] about Land digitization in India
Examination System in India
The examination system in India, a cornerstone of the educational framework, is multifaceted, catering to various stages of a student's academic journey from school to higher education. Here, we explore its various dimensions, including its structure, challenges, reforms, and the impact of … [Read more...] about Examination System in India
Nano DAP
Nano DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) refers to a nano-formulated fertilizer variant of the conventional DAP fertilizer, which is widely used to provide essential nutrients, namely phosphorus and nitrogen, to plants. Read here to learn more about the significance of it. The nanotechnology in … [Read more...] about Nano DAP
Finances of Panchayati raj institutions
A report on the finances of Panchayati Raj institutions has been released by RBI shedding light on the financial subtleties of the Panchayati Raj institutions in India. Read here to learn more about it. Only 1% of the revenue of panchayats was earned by them, with the rest being raised as grants … [Read more...] about Finances of Panchayati raj institutions