Nano Urea:It is a nanotechnology-based revolutionary Agri-input that provides nitrogen to plants.It is developed and patented by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO).IFFCO Nano Urea is the only nano fertilizer approved by the GoI and included in the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO). Features: Compared to conventional urea prill, Nano Urea has a desirable particle size ofRead more
Performance,Acheive and Trade Scheme: Under PAT Scheme, the Energy Savings Certificates (ESCerts) were introduced in India in 2012 by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).It is a regulatory instrument to reduce specific energy consumption in energy-intensive industries, with an associated market-based mechanism to enhance the cost-effectiveness through certification of excess energy saving which can beRead more
1) FRINJEX-23: It is the first joint military exercise between the Indian Army and French Army. This is the first time the two countries have engaged in a military exercise in a team format consisting of a company group to enhance interoperability, coordination, and cooperation. Indian-France Military Exercises: Exercise Garuda: Air Force; Exercise Varuna: Navy;Read more
1) CEC and ECs appointment: The Supreme Court recently ruled that the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) will be done by the President on the advice of a committee comprising the prime minister, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India. Under ArticleRead more
1) HTT-40 trainer aircraft: The Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) is a basic trainer aircraft (BTA). Designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), it is a turboprop aircraft designed to have good low-speed handling for better training effectiveness. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2.8 tonnes. It can achieve a top speed of 450Read more
1) NEWS BROADCASTING & DIGITAL STANDARDS AUTHORITY: The NBDSA is an independent body set up by the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA); it serves as a representative of private television news, current affairs and digital broadcasters. It promotes itself as “the collective voice of the news, current affairs and digital broadcasters in India.” ThoughRead more
1) Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955: Entered due to Assam Accord. It created a special provision for Assam by which persons who entered between January 1, 1966, and March 25, 1971, and who are residing in the state, upon being detected foreigners, will be allowed to register -Upon registration, such a person willRead more
14th Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav:President of India addressed the 14th Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav at Bikaner, Rajasthan. It is an annual flagship festival of the Ministry of Culture.Organized in different states of India to promote National Unity and integrity through cultural exchange. It was Started in 2015 to exhibit the rich cultural heritage of the country Participation:Read more
Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD):IBSD was established in the year 2001 in Imphal under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. IBSD Institute is not only serving the people of Manipur in Northeast but also has three different other entities including its Regional Centre at Gangtok in SikkimRead more
Women 20: W20 (Women 20) is an official engagement group under the G20 which was established during the Turkish presidency in 2015. Its primary objective is to ensure that gender considerations are mainstreamed into G20 discussions and translated into the G20 Leaders’ Declaration as policies and commitments that foster gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.Read more
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