GS-3 INITIATIVES OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO PROMOTE FARM MECHANIZATION Agricultural mechanization is crucial in agriculture sector as it contributes towards improving the efficiency and effectivity of the inputs used in the crop production thereby also increasing the productivity of crops. This also reduces drudgery associated with various farm operations. …
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GS-2 MALABAR NAVAL EXERCISES The Malabar series of exercises began as an annual bilateral naval exercise between India and the US in 1992 Japan joined the Naval Exercises in Malabar 2020 saw the participation of the Australian Navy also. The Malabar Naval exercises enhanced synergy, interoperability and coordination between the …
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GS-3 NANDA DEVI NATIONAL PARK It is situated around the peak of Nanda Devi (7816 m) in the state of Uttarakhandin northern India. Important Points: The park encompasses the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, a glacial basin surrounded by a ring of peaks, and drained by the Rishi Ganga through the Rishi …
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UTTARAKHAND FLASH FLOOD Recently, a glacial break in the Tapovan-Reni area of Chamoli District of Uttarakhandled to massive Flash Flood in Dhauli Ganga and Alaknanda Rivers, damaging houses and the nearby Rishiganga power project. In June 2013, flash floods in Uttarakhand wiped out settlements and took lives. Important points: It …
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GS-2 WORLD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT PM to inaugurate World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 on 10th February Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 on 10th February at 6:30 PM via video conferencing. The theme of the Summit is ‘Redefining our common future: Safe and …
Read More »The National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), is functioning under the aegis of Department of Science & Technology. The functions of the NSTEDB are mentioned below: To act as a policy advisory body to the Government in matters relating to S&T Entrepreneurship Development. To guide the Department in …
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It is situated around the peak of Nanda Devi (7816 m) in the state of Uttarakhandin northern India. Important Points: The park encompasses the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, a glacial basin surrounded by a ring of peaks, and drained by the Rishi Ganga through the Rishi Ganga Gorge. The Park was …
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UTTARAKHAND FLASH FLOOD Recently, a glacial break in the Tapovan-Reni area of Chamoli District of Uttarakhandled to massive Flash Flood in Dhauli Ganga and Alaknanda Rivers,damaging houses and the nearby Rishiganga power project. In June 2013, flash floods in Uttarakhand wiped out settlements and took lives. Important points: It occurred …
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Important points: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs is implementing a Centrally-sponsored Scheme viz. the “DeendayalAntyodayaYojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)” to reduce poverty and vulnerability of urban poor households by enabling them to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities. The Employment through skills Training and Placement (EST&P) …
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The Malabar series of exercises began as an annual bilateral naval exercise between India and the US in 1992 Japan joined the Naval Exercises in Malabar 2020 saw the participation of the Australian Navy also. The Malabar Naval exercises enhanced synergy, interoperability and coordination between the four country navies. The …
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