India and Israel have become strategic partners amid a rapidly evolving geopolitical scenario. The political ties between the two nations are very warm and forward-looking. India Israel Relation – Background India and Israel gained their independence from the UK within…
Marine Heatwaves Marine heatwaves are periods of extremely high temperatures in the ocean. These events are linked to coral bleaching, seagrass destruction, and loss of kelp forests, affecting the fisheries sector adversely. The most common drivers of marine heatwaves include…
Nai Roshni Scheme Nai Roshni-a Leadership Development Programme for Minority Women is a Central Sector Scheme for women belonging to minority communities in the age group of 18 to 65 years. It was started in 2012-13. The objective of the scheme…
Coal Gasification and Liquefaction India aims for 100 million tonnes (MT) coal gasification by 2030 with investments worth over Rs. 4 lakh crores. For encouraging use of clean sources of fuel, the government has provided for a concession of 20%…
Aravalli Biodiversity Park On World Wetlands Day, the Aravalli Biodiversity Park was announced as the first Other Effective Area – based Conservation Measures site, OECM site. The park is spread over 390 acres. It has a semi – arid vegetation.…
Kawal Tiger Reserve Kawal Tiger Reserve is located at Adilabad district in Telangana state of India. The Government of India declared Kawal wildlife sanctuary as Tiger Reserve in 2012. The Kawal wildlife sanctuary was established in 1965 and later declared…
Lokayukta It is an anti-corruption authority or ombudsman – an official appointed by the government to represent the interests of the public. Most importantly, it investigates allegations of corruption and mal-administration against public servants and is tasked with speedy redressal…
UPSC Prelims Mock Test Series 8 – GS Paper 1 Check All Prelims Mock Questions 1. The Union executive consists of which of the following offices? 1.President 2.Prime minister 3.Governor 4.Council of Ministers Select the correct answer using the code…
The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit programme that was rolled out by the Government of India in 2017. Under PMMVY, a cash incentive of Rs. 5000 is provided…
Budget 2022-2023 There was a sharp increase in public investment and capital expenditure in Budget 2021-22. This Budget (2022-23) will benefit the youth, women, farmers, and the backward classes. The PM Gati Shakti master plan will guide the process. The…