• Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL), Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Limited (RSMML) and Department of Mines & Geology (DMG) has signed a tripartite agreement. The Rajasthan government is responsible for the feasibility study of Potash Solution Mining in Rajasthan.…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: Sagarmala Programme Mains level: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. and Investment models Context: • Vision of the Sagarmala Programme is to reduce logistics cost for EXIM and domestic trade with minimal infrastructure…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Mains level: Marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Context: • The agriculture reforms have again occupied centre stage…
• This year the President of India has approved conferment of 119 Padma Awards. About: • Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian Awards of the country conferred in three categories, namely – • Padma Vibhushan: For Exceptional and…
• Report tracks progress towards SDG 2 and World Health Assembly targets on nutrition in Asia and Pacific region. Key findings: • Achieving the SDGs- Progress on food security and nutrition has slowed, and region is not on track to…
• A new study finds that ongoing climate change has caused a significant increase in global temperature and this can lead to more and more flash droughts in the coming years. About: • Study concluded that meeting ‘Paris Agreement’ goals…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: NBFCs Mains level: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development Context: • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to four-layered regulatory and supervisory framework for non-banking finance NBFCs…
