CROP INSURANCE Introduction: Crop or Agriculture Insurance covers risks of anticipated loss in yield of various crops. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana The new Crop Insurance Scheme is in line with One Nation...
National Electronics Policy Topic: Science and Technology In News: The Union Cabinet approved the new National Electronics Policy 2019 that aims to achieve a turnover of $400 billion (about Rs. 26 lakh crore) for...
Japan approves stem cells trial Topic: Science and Technology In News: A team of Japanese researchers will carry out an unprecedented trial using human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) to treat spinal cord injuries. More...
FINANCING AGRICULTURE IN INDIA: Article Analysis Introduction: Finance in agriculture is as important as other inputs being used in agricultural production. Technical inputs can be purchased and used by farmer only if he has...
International Court of Justice Topic: Important international organizations In News: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold public hearings in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case at The Hague during which India and Pakistan will...
Kashmir Terrorist Attack Topic: Internal Security In News: India revoked the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status of Pakistan and warned of more measures in response to its support for terrorist groups targeting India. More...
Half of India’s waste-to-energy plants defunct Topic: Environment and Ecology In News: Nearly half of India’s waste-to-energy (WTE) plants, meant to convert non-biodegradable waste, are defunct. Further, the country’s inability to segregate waste has...
Introduction: India is the world’s fastest growing domestic aviation market, and has posted the fastest full year growth rate for three years in a row now.India’s Revenue Passenger Kilometre (RPK) growth of 17.5% was...
Taj Mahal Topic: Important Cultural Monuments In News: The Supreme Court pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for the poor upkeep of the Taj Mahal. Background: Bench asked the State to file a fresh vision document...
Introduction: Businesses across industries ranging from real estate developers to power producers in India will be able to use commercial drones for monitoring, and shipping and delivery operations from 1 December 2018 as the...
