Uranium Contamination in Ground Water
There is prevalence of Uranium concentration above 30 micro-gram per litre (World Health Organization (WHO) provisional guidelines) in some of the localized pockets of few States/UTs in the country. A report brought out by Duke University, USA in association with Central Ground Water Board and State Ground Water departments states that Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, […]
UNNAT BHARATH ABHIYAN
The main objectives of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) are as under: To engage the faculty and students of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in identifying development issues in rural areas and finding sustainable solutions for the same. Identify & select existing innovative technologies, enable customisation of technologies, or devise implementation method for innovative solutions, as required […]
Efforts to Boost Defence Sector
Industrial licensing: Industrial licensing regime for Indian manufacturers in Defence sector has been liberalized. Defence Products list requiring Industrial Licences has been rationalised and manufacture of most of the parts and components does not require Industrial Licence. The total number of Defence licences issued has more than doubled since 2014 FDI: FDI Policy has been […]
Ropax Service
ROPAX Service from Bhaucha Dhakka to Mandwa ROPAX service is a ‘Water Transport Service Project’, under Eastern Waterfront Development. The benefits of this service include reduction in the travel time, vehicular emission and traffic on the road. The road distance from Mumbai to Mandwa is about 110 kilometres, and gruelling road journey takes three to […]
NATIONAL BIOPHARMA MISSION
What is NBM? The National Biopharma Mission (NBM) is an industry-Academia Collaborative Mission for accelerating biopharmaceutical development in the country. Innovate in India Under this Mission the Government has launched Innovate in India (i3) programme to create an enabling ecosystem to promote entrepreneurship and indigenous manufacturing in the sector. Implementation The mission will be implemented […]
ACCREDITED SOCIAL HEALTH ACTIVISTS (ASHAS)
What is ASHA? Under the National Health Mission, ASHA are envisaged to be community health volunteers. Under the National Health Mission, ASHA are entitled to task/activity based incentives. Under the National Health Mission, ASHAs act as a critical link between Healthcare delivery system and community. The details of task assigned ASHAs under National Health Mission […]
FOREIGN INVESTMENTS AND ‘MAKE IN INDIA’ PROGRAMME
Why in news? Since the launch of Make in India programme, FDI inflow during the period April 2014 to December 2019 has been USD 335.33 billion which is nearly 51% of cumulative FDI in India since April 2000. In 2018-19, FDI inflow stood at a record of USD 62 billion, highest ever recorded for a […]
PM KISAN MAAN DHAN YOJANA
Aim of PMKMDY To improve the life of small and marginal farmers of the country. Salient features of the scheme: (Note: The list is comprehensive, but important from exam point of view). The scheme is voluntary and contributory for farmers in the entry age group of 18 to 40 years. A monthly pension of Rs. 3000/– will […]
IMPARTING NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO FARMERS THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEDIA
Why in news? Dept. of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare is educating farmers through following use of electronic media as follows :- Kisan Suvidha mobile app facilitates dissemination of information to farmers on the critical parameters viz., Weather; Market Prices; Plant Protection; Input Dealers (Seed, Pesticide, Fertilizer) Farm Machinery; Soil Health Card; Cold Storages &Godowns, Veterinary […]
REMISSION OF DUTIES AND TAXES ON EXPORTED PRODUCTS (RODTEP)
Why in news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for introducing the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) under which a mechanism would be created for reimbursement of taxes/ duties/ levies, at the central, state and local level, which […]