NFSA Ranking 2022: The first edition of the State Ranking Index for National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 was released. The index seeks to document the status and progress of the implementation of NFSA across the country and various reform initiatives after consultation with the states. It highlights the reforms undertaken by the States […]
Month: July 2022
What Is Natural Farming?
What Is Natural Farming?: Prime Minister Addressed a Natural Farming Conclave, where he urged farmers to take up Natural Farming. Natural Farming is defined as a “chemical- free farming and livestock based”. Soundly grounded in agro-ecology, it is a diversified farming system that integrates crops, trees and livestock, allowing the optimum use of functional biodiversity. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 11th July 2022
Today Current Affairs: 11th July 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
PARIMAN Portal
PARIMAN Portal: Geo-Portal for NCR known as ‘PARIMAN’, launched in August 2021 by the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) and Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs has been made open to the public of NCR. Portal for Analytical Regional Information and Mapping of NCR. Developed through National Informatics Centre (NIC), initially for use […]
GigaMesh Solution
GigaMesh Solution: Astrome has signed a contract with the Department of Telecommunication to start the pilot project called “GigaMesh Network Solution with 15 villages in India. GigaMesh, developed by Astrome, will address congestion issues in rural 4G infrastructure and provide high-tech and affordable internet connectivity. The solution has been developed by Astrome. The startup is […]
India’s Defence Exports
India’s Defence Exports: India’s defence exports for 2021-22 were estimated at Rs 13,000 crore, the highest ever. The U.S. was a major buyer, as also nations in Southeast Asia, West Asia and Africa. The private sector accounted for 70% of the exports, while public sector firms accounted for the rest. Earlier, the private sector used […]
Metaverse Standards Forum
Metaverse Standards Forum: Various brands gathered for the founding of the Metaverse Standards Forum for the development of interoperability standards to drive the growth of the metaverse. Metaverse is the next version of the Internet focused on social connection. It can be defined as a simulated digital environment that uses Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality […]
Global Liveability Index 2022
Global Liveability Index 2022: The ranking is based on five broad categories: stability (25%), culture and environment (25%), healthcare (20%), education (10%), and infrastructure (20%) Findings: Best liveable city in the world: Vienna Best liveable city in India: Delhi Least: Bengaluru Released by: Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Theme: Recovery and Hardship
Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP)
Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP): Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas launches Open Acreage Licensing Programme Bid Round-VIII Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) along with the National Data Repository (NDR) was launched in June 2017 as the key driver to accelerate the Exploration and Production (E&P) activities in India. Under OALP, companies are given […]
Dragon Fruit Cultivation
Dragon Fruit Cultivation: The Centre has decided to promote the cultivation of dragon fruit, known as a “super fruit” for its health benefits. The Centre plans to come up with an annual action plan to motivate more State governments. Mizoram tops among the States that cultivate this fruit The export of fruit has made a […]
