Context On September 19, 2024, Union Minister Amit Shah unveiled ‘White Revolution 2.0’, a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering women farmers and creating job opportunities in rural areas while reducing malnutrition through increased milk consumption. Key Focus Areas of White Read More …
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Bio-RIDE Scheme
Context The Union Cabinet approved the Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) scheme to support current studies and development in biotechnology. About Bio-RIDE combines two present schemes — Biotechnology Research and Development (R&D) and Industrial and Entrepreneurship Development (I&ED) — with Read More …
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
Context The PM-AASHA is another program implemented by the Indian government in 2018 which aims to ensure remunerative prices for farmers’ crops. It was planned that the scheme will help in maintaining proper price for agricultural produce, alleviating farmer’s suicide Read More …
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 …
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 …
Brain-inspired analog computing platform
Context Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have advanced a mind-inspired analog computing platform able to store and process data in an incredible 16,500 conductance states in a molecular film. About This new technology represents a significant advancement Read More …
Rising Gap between Low and High Skill jobs in India
Context India’s economic growth over the past two decades has been largely driven by the services sector, particularly in Information Technology (IT), banking, and finance. However, this expansion has coincided with a noticeable decline in traditional industries such as apparel Read More …
Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas
Context The Centre has doubled the allocation of fund under the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA) for financial year 2024-25, Background Earlier, the Union Home Minister introduced that Left Wing Extremism could be “completely eliminated” in the Read More …