AHIDF Scheme Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launched the revamped AHIDF Scheme. Relevance: GS-02 (Government schemes and policies) Background: Initially it was introduced in June 2020 as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Initiative. The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development […]
Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat Context: Union Minister recently launched a pilot project ‘Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat’ to extend PM-WANI Service in Gram Panchayats of Bihar’s Begusarai District. Relevance: GS02 (Government Schemes and Policies) Facts for […]
Defence Ministry inks contract with BEL Context: Recently, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad. Relevance: GS-03 (Defence) Key highlights The objective of the contract is to procure 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems along with associated equipment/accessories for […]
Water levels less than 25% in many major dams in the south Context: Lack of rainfall and poor water management have together contributed to reduced water levels at major reservoirs of different states. The states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana shows […]