Union govt. extends Ujjwala assistance by one more year Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the LPG subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder for up to 12 refills per year until the end of the next financial year, just ahead of the Lok […]
Maratha Military Landscapes of India Context: India has put forth the nomination of “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for the 2024-25 cycle. Relevance: GS-01 (Culture) Highlights: The “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” nomination encompasses twelve distinct components, […]
Framework for Voluntary Carbon Market in Agriculture Sector Context: Recently, the Union Minister unveiled the Framework for Voluntary Carbon Market in Agriculture Sector and the Accreditation Protocol of Agroforestry Nurseries. Relevance: GS-03 (Agriculture) Voluntary Carbon Market in Agriculture: The Agriculture Ministry has devised a framework […]
A bold step towards a cervical cancer-free future Context: India’s interim Union Budget 2024-25 prioritizes women’s health by advocating for the vaccination of girls against cervical cancer. The global ’90-70-90′ targets set by the World Health Organization aim to combat cervical cancer through vaccination, screening, […]