DRAFT NATIONAL WATER POLICY
Why in news? With a goal to address the present challenges in water sector, revision of National Water Policy 2012 has been envisaged by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti and a drafting committee has been constituted on 5th November, 2019 to revise the National Water Policy. […]
The National Project on Aquifer Management (NAQUIM)
NAQUIM is an initiative of the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, for mapping and managing the entire aquifer systems in the country. The vision of the National Project on Aquifer Management is to identify and map aquifers at the micro level, to quantify the available groundwater resources, and to propose plans appropriate to […]
MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI ON AQUIFER MAPPING
Why in news? Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is implementing National Aquifer Mapping and Management program (NAQUIM), which envisages mapping of aquifers (water bearing formations), their characterization and development of Aquifer Management Plans to facilitate sustainable management of Ground Water Resources. Details Out of the nearly 25 lakh km2 of mappable area in the country, […]
Completed Missions in 2019-20
During the current fiscal year of 2019-20, till date 11 out of the total targeted missions have been completed. Earth observation satellite- 4 Communication satellite- 1 Space science satellite- 1 PSLV- 4 GSLV MK III- 1 Indian Space Programme is focused on peaceful uses of Outer Space. Towards this, Space Technology should be used for […]
ISRO TO LAUNCH 36 MISSIONS IN 2020-21
Why in news? Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has planned 36 missions including satellites and launch vehicles for the fiscal year 2020-21. ISRO will send up 10 earth observation satellites during 2020-21. Details of the missions in 2020-21 Earth observation satellite- 10 Communication satellite- 3 Navigation satellite- 2 Space science satellite- 3 Technology Demonstration- 1 […]
Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC)
Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) is an Autonomous Society promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India. It was registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 on 18th January, 1994 The Society is governed by a Board of Management which is chaired, ex-officio, by Hon’ble Union Minister for Agriculture […]
RASHTRIYA VAYOSHRI YOJANA
Why in news? The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a Central Sector Scheme namely “Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana” (RVY) on 1st April, 2017 Objective: To provide the senior citizens, living below poverty line and suffering from any of the age related disability/ infirmity, with such assisted living devices which can restore near normalcy […]
COALBED METHANE POLICY, 1997
Why in news? The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has brought out following policies/notifications after Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Policy 1997: Policy for extension of exploration phases for exploration and production under CBM contracts in 2007. Guidelines for pricing and commercial utilization of CBM in 2011. Notification for grant of right to exploration and […]
WTO Ruling against India
Why in news? A Dispute Settlement Panel of WTO in its report issued to members on 31 October 2019 has ruled India’s export promotion schemes (e.g. Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, Export Oriented Units Scheme, Special Economic Zone Scheme, Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme and Duty Free Imports for Exporters Scheme etc) to be export […]
Starch-based materials developed to stop rapid blood loss during accidents
After a serious injury, few challenges are more urgent than stopping life-threatening bleeding. Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, have developed a starch-based ‘hemostat’ material that concentrates the natural clotting factors in blood by physically absorbing excess fluid. The biodegradable microparticles that combine to form […]