Gram Swaraj, a special term coined by Mahatma Gandhi and later developed by Vinoba, which promotes the conversion of every village into a self-efficient autonomous entity where all the systems and facilities for a dignified living are available. Gram Swaraj … Continue reading →

Note Stem Cell Therapy, which is part of regenerative medicine, uses specialized cells to repair diseased, dysfunctional, or injured tissue. What are stem cells? Stem cells are a special type of cell that have two important properties. They are able … Continue reading →

Who approves the addition?: The State Executive Authority (SEC) must approve the addition of a disaster as state specific disaster. Relevance: It empowers quick action. The district collector can intervene in his capacity as the chairman of the district disaster … Continue reading →

State Development Loans or SDLs are issued by the State Governments to fund their fiscal deficit. Each state can borrow up to a set limit. The RBI manages SDL issues. Note: Do you feel SDL borrowing is to bypass FRBM … Continue reading →

Note Ethanol Blending involves mixing ethanol with petrol to create a cleaner, more sustainable fuel. Initially, the target was 5% blending, which has now been increased to 20% blending. Benefits Reduces hydrocarbon emissions, making the atmosphere cleaner (GHG emissions from … Continue reading →