PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 20-December -2023 1. Soil Health Management and Soil Health Card Schemes Topic: GS2 – Governance – Interventions for development in various sectors Critical for UPSC: India’s Soil Health Card Scheme integration with RKVY enhances sustainable agriculture, impacting millions through informed soil management. Context: The Government of India, through the Soil Health Card Schemes,…
UNICEF Full Form The full form of UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is the most common name given to it. This innovative UN project works to improve the general health of women and children who are in dire need all across the world. What is…
IMF Full Form The IMF full form representing International Monetary Fund. It was established as an international organization in July 1944 with the goal of advancing financial cooperation, economic security, inter commerce, and the eradication of poverty worldwide. The IMF is run by the board of directors, each of whom is representative of a member country….
CRZ Full Form CRZ full form representing “Coastal Regulation Zone”. It deals with proper management and regulation of the coastal zones of our country. India has more than 7000 kilometers of coastline, ranking 20th in the world among the countries with the longest coastline. The government of India established the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) in…
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BRICS Full Form Full form of BRICS is Brazil, Russia, India , China , and South Africa. Initially it was BRIC, later South Africa joined in 2010 and led to BRICS expansion and then it became BRICS. Economist Jim O’Neill coined the term in 2001, predicting that by 2050, these economies would dominate world growth. …
The 15th Finance Commission was formed under the provisions of Article 280 to recommend the devolution of a share of net proceeds of central taxes to the states. N. K. Singh chaired the 15th Finance Commission. The Commission was required to submit its report by October 2019, but the deadline was missed, and therefore, it…
Mains Answer Writing 19-December-2023 Q1) With help of a neat diagram, describe the general atmospheric circulation. Highlight the factors that affect the movement of winds on earth? ANSWER The general atmospheric circulation refers to the large-scale movement of air in the Earth’s atmosphere. It is driven by differences in temperature and pressure between different regions…
Article 340 of Indian Constitution Article 340 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to appoint a commission to investigate the conditions and difficulties of backward classes. This provision underscores the nation’s commitment to identifying and addressing the socio-economic challenges faced by these groups, thereby promoting equitable social justice and inclusion. Original Text of Article…
Indian Express 19- December-2023 1. A climate for change Topic: GS3 – Environment This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of Climate Change Mitigation and Renewable Energy. Context: Recent international gatherings, such as COP28 in Dubai, have brought attention to the necessity of a worldwide…