India Young Water Professional Programme

The India Young Water Professional Programme was launched by Ministry of Jal Shakti. The programme was launched under the National Hydrology Project. It is supported by Australia. What is India Young Water Professional Programme? The programme was launched to adopt ..

Zero Defect Zero Effect Scheme

The Zero Defect Zero Effect Scheme was launched by Prime Minister Modi in 2020. What is the main focus of the scheme? There are two main focuses of the scheme. They are as follows: By Zero defect, the scheme aims ..

Kaveri Engine

The Kaveri Engine was designed by DRDO. It is used to power the engines of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). What were the issues around Kaveri Engine? The project of developing Kaveri Engine was launched in 1989. However, it was ..

Manodarpan Initiative

The Manodarpan Initiative was launched in July 2020. It was launched by the Union Ministry of Human Resources and Development. It was launched under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. What are the key features of Manodarpan initiative? The initiative aims ..

Multi – Dimensional Poverty Index

In November 2021, the NITI Aayog released the first Multi Dimensional Poverty Index of India.  The index measures poverty and its effect based on per capita consumption expenditure. What are the key findings of Multi – Dimensional Poverty Index? Bihar ..

AUKUS Alliance: The Nuclear Submarine Alliance

The AUKUS Alliance was signed by Australia, UK and USA in September 2021. It is a nuclear alliance. According to the first security pact signed under the alliance, UK and USA will help Australia in improving its military nuclear capabilities. ..

Birsa Munda

Birsa was an Indian Tribal Freedom Fighter. He belonged to the Munda tribe. He was called “Dharti Abba” which means “Father of the Earth”. Who was Birsa Munda? Birsa Munda was born on November 15, 1875. He was born in ..

Jayant Kumar Dash Committee Report

Jayant Kumar Dash Committee was established by Reserve Bank of India. The committee was set up to look into digital lending in India. This includes mobile apps and online platforms. The committee submitted its report in November 2021. What are ..

River Islands of India

The River Island is an exposed land that is surrounded by river water. What are the river Islands of Brahmaputra River? Majuli, Molai forest and Umananda are the three river islands of Brahmaputra River. Majuli has shrunk in area dur ..

Exercise Prasthan

Prasthan is a naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy off the coast of Mumbai in November 2021. The exercise was conducted by the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy. What are the objectives of Prasthan? The exercise aims ..