How is the Antarctic relevant to India? Why should the Indian government draft a dedicated legislation termed The Indian Antarctic Bill 2022? what are the features of the bill? Read further to know more. The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 was introduced in Lok Sabha on April 1, 2022. The Bill … [Read more...] about The Indian Antarctic Bill 2022
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Bureau of Indian Standards
The Indian government has recently launched the new BIS-Care app, which allows people to check the ISI and trademarks of any product.BIS is India's National Standard Body for the total development of standardisation, certification, and quality assurance of goods. Read the article to learn more about … [Read more...] about Bureau of Indian Standards
Space Weaponization: All you need to know about
Space weaponization is the placement of weapons in outer space or on heavenly bodies. It also involves the creation of weapons that will transit outer space or simply travel from Earth to attack or destroy targets in space. Read more about space weaponization, its impacts, and its … [Read more...] about Space Weaponization: All you need to know about
ECLGS: Features of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme
Under the Union Budget 2022-23, the government has extended the ECLGS till March 2023. Read the entire article for further details. According to the Scheme, National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) will provide 100% guarantee coverage for additional funding up to Rs. 3 lakh crore … [Read more...] about ECLGS: Features of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme
CEPA Between India and UAE
CEPA is a free trade agreement between two countries which covers negotiation on the trade in services and investment, and other areas of economic partnership. On February 18, 2022, India and the UAE signed the historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which became effective … [Read more...] about CEPA Between India and UAE
Freebies Politics: What are the current scenario in India
Freebies culture potentially undermines the credit culture, distorts the state's balance, etc. Want to know more about freebies culture? Read the article. The Supreme Court in its recent statement said that freebies are extended using taxpayer money and may push the State towards "imminent … [Read more...] about Freebies Politics: What are the current scenario in India
IRDAI: Powers and Functions
IRDAI is responsible for safeguarding the interests of policyholders, controlling, encouraging, and guaranteeing the insurance industry's orderly expansion. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is an autonomous and statutory body. It is responsible for managing and … [Read more...] about IRDAI: Powers and Functions
Welfare Schemes for Minorities in India
The Indian government has implemented several welfare schemes aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of minority communities, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis). Read here to learn more. With the dedication to "Development with Dignity," … [Read more...] about Welfare Schemes for Minorities in India
Three-Stage Nuclear Program
India's, three-stage nuclear energy program plays a crucial role in fulfilling the correlation that exists between per capita energy consumption and quality of life, as indicated by the UN Human Development Index. Read further to know more. Nuclear Energy is essential for the survival and growth … [Read more...] about Three-Stage Nuclear Program
Nano Urea
Recently Nano Urea, a fertiliser invented and supplied by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), has been licenced for commercial usage by the government due to its potential to cut the import cost significantly. But some experts have questioned the science underlying its … [Read more...] about Nano Urea
