Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Posted in Social Sector Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Despite maternity benefits being a legal entitlement under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) faces significant implementation challenges.

Agricultural Infrastructure Fund
Posted in Agriculture Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Agricultural Infrastructure Fund

The government has expanded the scope of the ₹1 lakh crore Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme to strengthen farm-related infrastructure in the country.

Reciprocal Tariffs
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy

Reciprocal Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on India and other countries.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 07 March 2025

LCA Tejas, Platinum, Taj Trapezium Zone, Eutelsat, Deocha Pachami Coal Block

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
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy Economy Concepts

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.