What? OALP was initiated under the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP). Has replaced the previous New Exploration and Licensing Policy (NELP). Relevance It allows companies to show interest in any potential area throughout the year and not just when … Continue reading →

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 →