Why in the news? The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced new flexibilities within the Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme to enhance water-use efficiency and increase farmers’ income. Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme Lauch: The Per … Continue reading →

Why in the news? More than 100 countries now experience at least 10 more “hot days” a year than a decade ago when the Paris climate accord was drawn up, scientists have said, as greenhouse gas emissions failed to be … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India pitches for supply of Akash missile system to Brazil as Indian Defence Minister holds talks with Brazilian Vice-President. Akash Missile System What is it?: Akash is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile defense system. Developed by: DRDO … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Environment Ministry and Wildlife Institute of India (WII) released the findings of  Synchronous All-India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2021-25. Synchronous All-India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2021-25 Aim: To estimate the population and distribution of Asian elephants … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has recently introduced the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA). Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) Launch: Launched by the Unique Identification Authority … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Russia extended its support to India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme. Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme What is it?: AMCA is India’s fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter aircraft project. Developed by: The Aeronautical Development Agency … Continue reading →