Daily Archives: June 8, 2025

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoAFW)

Clean Plant Programme (CPP) Context (HT): The government has introduced the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) to promote disease-free, high-quality cultivation of grapes, oranges, and pomegranates. Key Details: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) Implementing Agencies: National Horticulture Board (NHB) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Launched Under: Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture …

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Nuclear Energy: Proton Emission & Astatine

Context:  Researchers at IIT Roorkee have made a breakthrough by detecting and analyzing proton emission from Astatine-188 (¹⁸⁸At), the heaviest known proton-emitting isotope to date. This discovery is significant as it represents the first instance of ground-state proton radioactivity being observed in such a massive isotope. Key Facts About Astatine …

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NITI Aayog and the Evolution of Federalism in India

Background The replacement of the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog in 2015 signified a major shift in governance—moving from a centralized planning model to a more cooperative and inclusive framework. Understanding Federalism Federalism refers to a governance structure where authority is distributed between a central government and regional entities. While …

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India’s Deepening Environmental Crisis

Context:  Despite international pledges such as the Paris Agreement (2015) and COP26/27/28, India grapples with worsening carbon emissions, ecological destruction, and environmental instability. Key Environmental Challenges The UNEP identifies a Triple Planetary Crisis—three interlinked emergencies: Climate Change – Fueled by rising greenhouse gas emissions, leading to global warming, extreme weather, sea-level rise, and threats to food and …

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