Parvatmala Pariyojana
Posted in Energy and Infrastructure Economy

Parvatmala Pariyojana

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two major ropeway projects in Uttarakhand under the Parvatmala Pariyojana, connecting Govindghat-Hemkund Sahib and Sonprayag-Kedarnath

Majuli Island
Posted in Islands Geography Landmarks

Majuli Island

A survey conducted by Aaranyak, a biodiversity conservation organization, highlighted a rise in human-wildlife conflict (HWC) in the Majuli River Island.

Open Market Operations
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Open Market Operations

RBI announces over USD 21 Billion Liquidity Infusion to support growth through OMOs and Swap auction

Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme
Posted in Agriculture Economy

Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme

Union Cabinet approves revision of Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme.

Bollgard-3
Posted in Science & Technology Biotechnology

Cotton Crisis | Bollgard-3

The cotton industry in Northern India is grappling with significant difficulties caused by whiteflies and pink bollworms.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 06 March 2025

Anemonefish, Gum Arabic, Wallace Line, Line of Credit, Bose Metal

Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon

Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)

Scientists caution that, in a scenario of high carbon emissions, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (ACC) could decrease in speed by approximately 20 percent by the year 2050.

Capital Account Convertibility
Posted in Economy Concepts Economy

Capital Account Convertibility

Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, emphasized that India should not rush into full capital account convertibility at its current per capita income level.

Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)
Posted in Economy Institutions Economy

Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)

Supreme Court criticized RERA’s performance, calling it “disappointing.”

Copper Industry in India
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Copper Industry in India

India is looking for overseas copper deposits to secure copper supply

Pradhan Manthri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana
Posted in Social Sector Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Pradhan Manthri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana

Six years of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SYM) completed.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 05 March 2025

Braesse’s Paradox, 1st Riverine Dolphin Estimation Report, Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, Crypto Strategic Reserve, Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Disposal