What is Mission Indradhanush? What are the objectives and goals of Mission Indradhanush? Why is routine immunization so critical for India and the South-East Asia Region? Read here. During Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 around 9.5 lakh children and 2.2 lakh pregnant women were … [Read more...] about Mission Indradhanush: Largest Immunisation Programme
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Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
What is Indian ocean naval symposium (IONS)? Who are its members? What is its significance in the Indian context? To know, read further. India is surrounded by ocean on three sides. This makes maritime security a critical component of India's internal and external security. The Indian ocean … [Read more...] about Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
The Places of Worship Act, 1991
The Places of Worship Act was brought by the Congress government of Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao the Ayodhya issue at its peak. The act has been in the news for Krishna Temple at Mathura and the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi Mosque issue. Read here to know more about the act. Recently, the … [Read more...] about The Places of Worship Act, 1991
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
Are you familiar with the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA yojana? What do you mean by a refinancing agency? Read further to know more. MUDRA is a refinancing Institution. It does not lend directly to micro-entrepreneurs / individuals. Mudra loans under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) can be availed of … [Read more...] about Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
IORA: Indian Ocean Rim Association
What is Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)? Who are its members? What are its objectives? What are the major initiatives taken by IORA? Read further to know more. India is a peninsular nation with the Indian Ocean on its three sides. India's geographic location makes the Indian Ocean a key … [Read more...] about IORA: Indian Ocean Rim Association
Electromagnetic Waves
Energy is defined as the ability to do work. People uses energy to walk, cook, communicate, read, etc. Do you know how this energy is transported in the world around us? Is the terms light and electromagnetic waves referring to the same phenomenon? Read the article to answer these … [Read more...] about Electromagnetic Waves
PM-Development Initiative for North-East Region (PM-DevINE)
PM-Development Initiative for North-East Region (PM-DevINE), a new scheme for the development of the northeast region of India has been announced. The scheme will result in the development of infrastructure, auxiliary industries, social development initiatives, and employment in the region. Read … [Read more...] about PM-Development Initiative for North-East Region (PM-DevINE)
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme is a campaign of the government of India to address the issue of the declining child sex ratio in India. It focuses on multi-sector action and keeps widening the area of impact. Read here to know the details of the scheme. Since 1961, there has been a steady drop in … [Read more...] about Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Sri Lankan economic crisis
Do you know about the recent Sri Lankan economic crisis? What could be the possible reasons that have led to such a situation? Read further to know more. A United Nations Development Programme survey conducted in 2022 and 2023 found that 55.7% of Sri Lanka’s population, or 12.34 million people, are … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan economic crisis
Maritime Security Challenges: Major Threat to India
The issue of Maritime Security is being discussed at the global level. What are India's maritime security threats? What are the initiatives taken by the government? Let us discuss this. Given that India has a coastline that is over 7,000 km long, maritime security is a crucial component of … [Read more...] about Maritime Security Challenges: Major Threat to India
