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Crop Diversification

In News Recently,  Agriculture economists recommended Crop Diversification for Indian Agriculture Sector. About  Crop Diversification Crop diversification refers to the addition of new crops or cropping systems to agricultural production on a particular farm taking into account the different returns from value-added crops with complimentary marketing opportunities. It refers to the crops, crop sequences and […]

‘Large Area Certification’ Scheme

In News The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) is working to identify Traditional Organic Areas to transform them into certified organic production hubs. About The Government of India has certified 14,491 ha of such area under Car Nicobar and Nancowry group of islands in UT of A&N Islands.  This area becomes the […]

PowerGrid Infrastructure Investment Trust (PGInvIT)

In News State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) launched its infrastructure investment trust (InvIT). Background  The Union Cabinet in September 2020 approved monetisation of PGCIL’s assets through the InvIT model. The InvIT route was proposed by the government as an alternative fundraising route for state-run companies to manage their funding requirements without having to […]

Green Initiatives of Saudi Arabia

In News Recently, Saudi Arabia has launched the ‘Saudi Green Initiative’ and the ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ to combat the threat of climate change. Key Highlights This move comes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic which has highlighted the need for collective action among members of the international community to effectively address global challenges […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Joe Biden pledges support to PM Modi on vaccine inputs, key supplies (IR) India-US bilateral relations  ,relevance of providing a range […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Daily cases may hit 4.4 lakh by May 8, predicts IIT model (Health) Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive), and Removed Approach (SUTRA) model and its May predictions for second Covid-19 wave. GS 2 6   6   7 Undermining ‘vaccination for all’ […]

Facts in News

  Facts in News Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund It is a dedicated fund with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emergency or distress situation. It has been registered as a Public Charitable Trust & its trust deed has been registered under the Registration Act, […]

Trends In World Military Expenditure, 2020: SIPRI

In News Recently, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute published the latest data on military expenditure. Major Findings  The total “global military expenditure rose to $1981 billion last year, an increase of 2.6 per cent in real terms from 2019. The five biggest spenders in 2020, which together accounted for 62 per cent of global military […]

Project DANTAK

In News Project DANTAK completes 60 years in Bhutan. About Project DANTAK It was established on April 24, 1961, as a result of the visionary leadership of His Majesty the Third King of Bhutan and then Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru.  The project was tasked to construct the pioneering motorable roads in the Kingdom.  Notable […]

Malaria

News Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released the report titled “Zeroing in on Malaria Elimination”, prior to World Malaria Day (25th April). It brings out progress made through the E-2025 initiative of WHO, which has identified 25 countries with the potential to eradicate Malaria by 2025. E-2025 Initiative Earlier, WHO launched the E-2020 […]