India is the world’s third-largest consumer of electricity and the third-largest producer of renewable energy. As of July 2023, renewable energy sources have a combined installed capacity of 179.322 GW, which accounts for 43% of India’s total energy capacity. Renewable energy in India Solar power is the largest source …
Read More »The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act 2022
The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act 2022 authorizes law enforcement agencies to Collect, Store, and Analyse Physical and Biological samples of convicts and other persons to identify and investigate criminal matters. The Act was passed by Parliament in April 2022. It replaces the Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920, a colonial-era law. …
Read More »Micro Finance
Introduction Microfinance is a method of lending very small sums to individuals to start or expand a small business. These borrowers tend to be low-income individuals. Features of Microfinance in India The principal amount borrowed is less than Rs 1 lakh Interest rates are lower than normal banks Does not …
Read More »Air Pollution
India is the world’s second most polluted country. Fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) in comparison to WHO guidelines shortens an average Indian’s life expectancy by 5.3 years. Records show that in 2019 over 1.6 million deaths were attributed to poor air quality. This ranged from strokes, diabetes, lung cancer and …
Read More »Tribes of India & Tribal welfare programmes
A group of people, often of related families, who live together, sharing the same language, culture, and history, especially those who do not live in towns or cities: a tribe of Amazonian Indians. Tribes can include: Many families and relatives A large family A community of customs and traditions Adherence …
Read More »PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
The Public Distribution System (PDS) evolved as a system of management of scarcity through the distribution of food grains at affordable prices.
Read More »Minimum Support Price (MSP)
The Government of India sets Minimum Support Price (MSP) for certain agricultural products. MSP is a safety net for farmers that ensures a minimum guaranteed price for their produce. MSP protects farmers from market fluctuations and ensures a fair return on their investment. The MSP is based on a calculation of at …
Read More »MISSILE CONTROL REGIMES
India is among a select group of seven nations that possess intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and is one of just four countries that boast anti-ballistic missile systems. This places India in an exclusive category of nations that have developed advanced missile capabilities capable of long-range targeting and defence against incoming …
Read More »Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Skill development plays a crucial role in creating jobs in India. With over 60% of its population being young, the country has a favourable demographic profile. However, to harness the full potential of such a vast workforce, enhancing employability is imperative. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) …
Read More »Dam Management in India
Dam means any artificial barrier and its appurtenant structure constructed across rivers or tributaries thereof with a view to impound or divert water which also include barrage, weir and similar water impounding structures. Central Water Commission (CWC) compiles and maintains the nationwide register of Large Dams i.e., the National Register …
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