BharatNet Programme is the world’s largest rural broadband project to provide uninterrupted broadband connectivity. The scheme under Ministry of Communications, seeks to empower rural India, fostering inclusive growth and bridging the gap between urban and rural communities. What you need to know? … Continue reading →

Ionising radiation refers to radiation that has enough energy to break an electron away from an atom, a process called ionisation. Ionizing radiation is high-energy electromagnetic waves (gamma, X-rays) or particles (alpha, beta, neutrons) emitted by unstable atoms. What are the features? … Continue reading →

The International Energy Agency is an energy forum comprised of 29 industrialized countries under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). What do you need to know? The IEA was established in 1974, in the wake of the 1973-1974 oil … Continue reading →

Corporate bonds are debt securities issued by private and public corporations. Unlike the company’s equity stock, which gives stockholders ownership interest in the issuing company,the corporate bondholder has no such rights. What needs to be known? Companies issue corporate bonds … Continue reading →

The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization focuses on addressing the challenges associated with organ donation and making the process more transparent. What do you need to know? Under the control of the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of … Continue reading →

Green hydrogen (GH2 or GH 2 ) is hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water, using renewable electricity. What are the features? Will help in achieving decarbonisation of the economy, Reduced dependence on fossil fuel imports. Enable India to assume … Continue reading →

The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution (Articles 344(1) and 351) recognizes 22 official languages. What is eight schedule? The schedule of constitution which speaks of the different languages under constitution. 14 languages were initially included in the Constitution, which … Continue reading →