India State of Forest Report – 2021

India has a robust system for periodic assessment of its forest resources through the Forest Survey of India (FSI) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. FSI carries out nation-wide mapping of Forest Cover, National Forest Inventory, and ..

Thwaites glacier

Thwaites Glacier is also called the Doomsday glacier. It is a vast Antarctic glacier that flows into the Pine Island Bay. It is a part of Amundsen Sea. The glacier is heading for dramatic change. What are the concerns around ..

Gita Jayanti

Gita Jayanti is celebrated to mark the anniversary of Bhagavad Gita. It falls on Moksha Ekadashi of Hindu calendar. What is Bhagavad Gita? It is a book. During the Mahabharata war, Lord Krishna introduced his teachings of life to Arjun. ..

Ganga Expressway Project

The Ganga Expressway project is an approved 594 – km long project. It is a 6 – lane project. It is to be constructed in Uttar Pradesh. It runs between Meerut and Prayagraj. Major cities in the project Prayagraj, Raebareli, ..

Queen of Asia

Queen of Asia is a gem stone. It is the largest known sapphire stone. In December 2021, it was unveiled in Sri Lanka. About Queen of Asia It weighs 300 kg. It was discovered inside a gem pit. The pit ..

SOLAW 2021

SOLAW is the State of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture report. It is created by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. What are the key findings of the report? The report says ..

Dilli ki Yogshala programme

The Dilli Ki Yogshala programme was launched by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The campaign aims to keep the Delhites away from diseases and keep them fit. About the initiative Around 400 yoga teachers are involved in the initiative. Under ..

Photodynamic therapy

The Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a form of photo therapy. It involves light and photo sensitizing chemical substances. It is used in conjunction with molecular oxygen to elicit (draw out) cell death. Applications The therapy is popularly used in treating ..

Mission Shakti Living Lab Project

The Mission Shakti Living Lab Project was launched in Odisha in December 2021. It aims to empower women economically. It will also drive gender equality. About the Project The project will use customized technologies to increase the participation of women ..

Aarthik Sahayata Yojana

The scheme was launched by the Delhi Government. The scheme provides immediate financial relief to families affected by COVID-19. It also provides financial support to families affected by the death of the head (the bread earner) due to COVID-19. About ..