Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR – 2025
Why in the news? The eighth edition of Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR begins. Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR – 2025 What is it?: It is a biennial joint military training exercise between India and the United Kingdom. Host: Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. … Continue reading
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Why in the news? The Union Agriculture Ministry recognised the modalities for covering crop loss due to wild animal attacks and paddy inundation under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Launch: 2016 Aim: … Continue reading
Forum for Climate and Trade Cooperation
Why in the news? A ‘Forum for Climate and Trade Cooperation’ was launched by the COP30 President Andrei Lago. Forum for Climate and Trade Cooperation Other Name: Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT) Aim: It provides a sustained, … Continue reading
Dugong
Why in the news? A new report of IUCN has highlighted the growing threats faced by the dugong population in India. Dugong What is it?: Dugong (Dugong dugon) also called ‘Sea Cow’ is one of the four surviving species in … Continue reading
National Food Security Act
Why in the news? The government has removed nearly 2.25 crore ineligible beneficiaries under free ration scheme under the National Food Security Act, 2013. National Food Security Act (NFSA) Objective: To provide for food and nutritional security in the human … Continue reading