Namami Gange Programme
It is a flagship programme for the rejuvenation of the Ganga River and its tributaries by reducing pollution, improving water quality, and restoring the river’s ecosystem. Implemented under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), an Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Fact to … Continue reading
Black Rain
Black rain is a form of environmental fallout in which precipitation becomes heavily contaminated with soot, hydrocarbons, and other pollutants, and is dark, oily, and carries a strong chemical odor. How is it formed? Releasing thick plumes of black smoke. … Continue reading
Savitribai Phule
Savitribai Phule was a social reformer who, along with her husband Jyotiba Phule were instrumental in empowering women. What needs to be known? She established the country’s first school for girls, known as Bhide Wada, in Pune. She was an active … Continue reading
Musi River
Musi is an important river flowing through Hyderabad. The major challenge associated is the high level of pollution affecting the river. Facts to Know The river originates from the Anantagiri Hills near the Vikarabad District of Telangana. It is a … Continue reading
106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023
The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, also known as the Women’s Reservation Bill, aims to empower women by expanding their political rights. Facts to Know About It is aligned with Article 7 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms … Continue reading