Notes and Study material for Exams
Jal Shakti Abhiyan: A National Movement for Water Conservation India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is also grappling with a growing water crisis. The increasing demand for water, coupled with erratic rainfall patterns and unsustainable water management practices, has led to water scarcity in many parts of the country. Recognizing the … Read more
North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS): Bridging the Infrastructure Gap The North East region of India, encompassing eight states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura – has long grappled with a significant infrastructure deficit. This deficiency has hindered economic growth, social development, and overall prosperity in the region. Recognizing … Read more
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): Reclaiming Traditional Wisdom for Sustainable Farming Introduction: The world faces an unprecedented challenge in ensuring food security for a growing population while mitigating the environmental impacts of modern agriculture. Conventional farming practices, heavily reliant on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, have led to soil degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss. In … Read more
Soil Health Card Scheme (SHCS): Revitalizing India’s Soils Introduction India’s vast agricultural landscape, the backbone of its economy and food security, faces a critical challenge: declining soil health. Decades of intensive farming practices, coupled with climate change, have led to soil degradation, impacting crop yields and threatening the livelihoods of millions of farmers. Recognizing this … Read more
National Bamboo Mission (NBM): Promoting the ‘Green Gold’ of India Introduction India, with its vast and diverse landscapes, harbors a treasure trove of natural resources. Among these, bamboo stands out as a versatile and sustainable resource, earning the moniker “Green Gold.” Recognizing its immense potential, the Indian government launched the National Bamboo Mission (NBM) in … Read more
Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme: Fueling India’s Green Future India, with its burgeoning population and rapidly growing economy, faces a significant challenge in meeting its energy demands while simultaneously mitigating the environmental impact of fossil fuel consumption. The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, a strategic initiative aimed at blending ethanol with petrol, emerges as a … Read more
Swachh Bharat Mission: India’s Drive Towards a Cleaner and Healthier Future Introduction India, a land of vibrant culture and rich heritage, has long grappled with the challenge of sanitation and hygiene. Open defecation, lack of proper waste management, and inadequate access to clean water have plagued the nation, impacting public health and hindering socio-economic progress. … Read more
Make in India: Transforming India into a Global Manufacturing Powerhouse Introduction India, with its vast population, burgeoning middle class, and a rapidly growing economy, is poised to become a global manufacturing powerhouse. The “Make in India” initiative, launched in 2014, is a comprehensive program aimed at attracting foreign investment, promoting domestic manufacturing, and creating jobs. … Read more
The JP Movement: A Legacy of Social Justice and Political Transformation The JP Movement, named after its charismatic leader Jayaprakash Narayan, was a powerful social and political movement that swept across India in the 1970s. It emerged as a response to the growing authoritarianism and corruption of the Indira Gandhi government, culminating in a nationwide … Read more