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Day: September 18, 2024
Precision Farming in India
Context The Indian government is set to invest ₹6,000 crore in precision farming, a modern agricultural practice that leverages advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones, and data analytics. This initiative aims to enhance crop yields, optimize resource use, Read More …
Emergency Provisions and the Impact on Centre-State Relations
Context The recent violence in Manipur has reignited debate on Centre-State relations and the use of emergency provisions. About Federal set-up in India India is a federation with governments at the Centre and the States. The 7th Schedule to the Read More …
What is NPS Vatsalya Scheme?
Context On September 18, 2024, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will launch the NPS Vatsalya Scheme, a significant initiative aimed at securing the financial future of children in India. This scheme, announced in the Union Budget 2024-25, allows parents Read More …
Renewable Energy in India: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth
Context India is at a strategic crossroads in its growth as a nation where renewable energy is poised to become one of the prime industries that will drive the nation’s expansion. The situation where the country is in terms of Read More …
Project Cheetah – Challenges and Significance
Context A report by the Accountant General of Madhya Pradesh has flagged concerns over the management of Project Cheetah in Kuno National Park, highlighting a “lack of coordination” between central and state authorities departments. Project Cheetah Project Cheetah is India’s Read More …
Smart Precision Horticulture Programme
Context The Union Ministry of Agriculture is planning a Smart Precision Horticulture Programme under the existing Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme. About The government has also installed 22 Precision Farming Development Centres (PFDCs) across the country to test new technologies and Read More …