Current Affairs

The One District One Product (ODOP) scheme is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, with the aim of transforming local specialities into global brands. Objectives Supporting artisans, farmers, and small enterprises, while preserving India’s cultural heritage … Continue reading →

The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides a framework for administering tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, granting them autonomy to safeguard tribal culture, land, and governance. Objective To protect tribal land and resources and prohibits the … Continue reading →

The Western Tragopan (king of birds) is one of the world’s rarest ground-dwelling birds and the state bird of Himachal Pradesh. It is a flagship species of the Western Himalayas. Habitat Found between 2,400 and 3,600 m in moist temperate … Continue reading →

PM – DevINE is a central sector scheme announced in the Union Budget 2022 – 23 with  aim to holistic development of the northeast region of India. Major Objectives  Infrastructure development projects in the spirit of PM GatiShakti, Social development … Continue reading →

Parliamentary privileges refer to the special rights, immunities, and exemptions enjoyed by the two Houses of Parliament, their committees, their members, and those persons who are entitled to speak and take part in the proceedings of a House of Parliament … Continue reading →

The Governor is a constitutional head of state which act as a bridge between the Union and State governments, which act in accordance with the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister. Constitutions Back … Continue reading →

It is a flagship programme for the rejuvenation of the Ganga River and its tributaries by reducing pollution, improving water quality, and restoring the river’s ecosystem. Implemented under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), an Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Fact to … Continue reading →

Black rain is a form of environmental fallout in which precipitation becomes heavily contaminated with soot, hydrocarbons, and other pollutants, and is dark, oily, and carries a strong chemical odor. How is it formed? Releasing thick plumes of black smoke. … Continue reading →

Savitribai Phule was a social reformer who, along with her husband Jyotiba Phule were instrumental in empowering women. What needs to be known? She established the country’s first school for girls, known as Bhide Wada, in Pune. She was an active … Continue reading →

Musi is an important river flowing through Hyderabad. The major challenge associated is the high level of pollution affecting the river. Facts to Know The river originates from the Anantagiri Hills near the Vikarabad District of Telangana. It is a … Continue reading →