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
Current Affairs Notes
Lumpy Skin Disease: Threat to Livestock Worldwide
What is Lumpy Skin Disease? How will the spread of the disease affect the diary industry of India? Are there vaccinations for this vector borne disease? The viral infection has killed nearly 75,000 cattle in India and spread to more than 10 states and UTs. Does it affect milk we consume? Read … [Read more...] about Lumpy Skin Disease: Threat to Livestock Worldwide
Dairy Sector In India: Significance, Challenges and Way forward
India has 10 times as many dairy-producing bovines as the US but produces only 50% more milk. Do you know why? Read more about the significance and challenges faced by Dairy Sector In India. Who is called India's Milkman? Do you know India’s journey from milk deficit country to one of … [Read more...] about Dairy Sector In India: Significance, Challenges and Way forward
Rubber Industry
India is the world's largest producer and the third largest user of natural rubber and one of the world's fastest expanding economies. But the rubber industry in India faces many problems. Read the article to know more about natural rubber and the rubber industry. As part of India's expanding … [Read more...] about Rubber Industry
Scientific Social Responsibility-SSR
The department of science and technology has recently released the Scientific social responsibility (SSR) guidelines 2022. Read further to know more about SSR. Scientific social responsibility may be defined as the ethical obligation of knowledge workers in the field of science and technology to … [Read more...] about Scientific Social Responsibility-SSR
Integrated Battle Groups-IBG
The Idea of Integrated battle groups (IBG) was first conceptualized by General Bipin Rawat, the then Chief of Army Staff (CAS). Want to know more about IBG?? then read further. About Integrated Battle Groups IBGs are brigade-sized agile and self-sufficient combat formations. They are designed to … [Read more...] about Integrated Battle Groups-IBG
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?
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
