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)
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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 is facing today? Read the article to know more about it. India's second-largest agro-based business after cotton … [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
Butterfly mines: Everything you need to know
What are Butterfly mines? Is it easy to detect? Are these kinds of mines allowed by international law? Read here to know more. Butterfly Mines, the name is very beautiful, right? But they are very dangerous. The UK Ministry of Defence, in its intelligence assessment of the ongoing war in … [Read more...] about Butterfly mines: Everything you need to know
Khelo India Scheme
What is Khelo India scheme? What are its major objectives? Who are its target beneficiaries? What are the benefits of the program? Continue reading to know more. India has advanced steadily in the field of sports during the past several years. This enormous potential must be displayed on a … [Read more...] about Khelo India Scheme
Chess: Origin, Governance and Vocabulary
India’s teenage chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has won praise for a stunning victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen in an online championship. Read more about Chess here. Origin of Chess Chess is a board game for two players. It is sometimes called Western chess or international … [Read more...] about Chess: Origin, Governance and Vocabulary
Inland Waterways in India
Recently a bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to provide consistency in the implementation of the law governing inland waterways and national navigation. Which are the major national waterways of India? What are their benefits over other types of transportation? Read the article to learn more … [Read more...] about Inland Waterways in India
