The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was introduced in 1998. KCC was introduced to enable the farmers to purchase agricultural input and draw cash for their production needs. In 2004, the scheme was further revised to cover long-term loans as well as the working capital load for agriculture and … [Read more...] about Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Current Affairs Notes
IT Rules 2021
The IT rules 2021 were amended in a major push towards an Open, Safe & Trusted, and Accountable Internet. The Ministry of Electronics and IT notified these amendments aimed at protecting the rights of Digital Nagriks. Read here to know more about the need for the amendments. The Information … [Read more...] about IT Rules 2021
UAPA: What is Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act?
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act's (UAPA) goal is to give authorities the ability to deal with activities that threaten India's integrity and sovereignty. A Committee on National Integration and Regionalization was established by the National Integration Council to consider the issue of … [Read more...] about UAPA: What is Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act?
Bharatmala Pariyojana: Explained
What is Bharatmala Pariyojana? What are the features of Bharatmala Pariyojana? How does budget allocation take place in this project? What are the challenges of the Bharatmala Project? Read below to know more about it. The development of any nation depends on the transportation networks and the … [Read more...] about Bharatmala Pariyojana: Explained
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
What is Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS)? What are the benefits provided under the scheme? Read on, to learn more. India is a lively nation with a history of strong sports fanaticism and fevered excitement. Yet, when it comes to Olympics, India's performance is dismal. Target Olympics … [Read more...] about Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
Whistle Blowing
Who is a Whistle Blower? Why is it so much important and what are its issues? Are there any recent examples? What are the provisions of the Whistle Blowers Protection Act? To answer these questions, read further. A whistleblower is a person, who discloses information to the public or some higher … [Read more...] about Whistle Blowing
Sugar industry in India
The world's second-biggest exporter of sugar, India has emerged as the top producer, user, and exporter of sugar globally. Are you aware of the current scenario the Indian Sugar industry facing today? Read the article to know more about it. India's second-largest agro-based business after cotton is … [Read more...] about Sugar industry in India
Breakfast scheme: Feeding the future
Recently the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme was introduced in Tamil Nadu for children in grades I through V enrolled in public schools. Is the scheme the same as the Mid-day meal scheme? What are its provinces? What is its importance? Scroll down the page to more about the novel … [Read more...] about Breakfast scheme: Feeding the future
NEA: Nuclear Energy Agency
How Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) works? Which nations make up NEA's membership? Read more about Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) by OECD. The NEA is a non-political agency dedicated to sharing and disseminating state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of nuclear energy. What is Nuclear Energy Agency … [Read more...] about NEA: Nuclear Energy Agency
CSR: Corporate Social Responsibility
The Centre has now mandated corporate India to furnish a comprehensive report on their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, specifying an 11-page form for this purpose. It is expected to give the government a comprehensive picture of the CSR funds spent and activities carried out. A … [Read more...] about CSR: Corporate Social Responsibility
