Joshimath is a small town located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The town is situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers and is known for its…
Sevottam Model is a framework for citizen-centric service delivery developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in India. It aims to improve the quality of public…
Blue Carbon refers to the carbon stored in the oceans and coastal ecosystems like mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrasses. These ecosystems are highly efficient in absorbing and storing carbon dioxide…
Atal Bhujal Yojana is a central government scheme launched in December 2019 with the aim of improving groundwater management in the country. The scheme is named after former Prime Minister…
The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) is a network of ten Indian laboratories tasked with monitoring genomic sequencing and analysis of COVID-19 cases across India. INSACOG was formed in December…
Green bonds are financial instruments that are issued to fund environmentally friendly projects. They are gaining popularity worldwide as governments and businesses seek to tackle climate change and transition to…
Mission Shakti Theme: Government policies and Interventions Source: The Hindu Why in news: The Supreme Court has sought more information from the Government about ‘Mission Shakti’, as it is concerned…
Theme: Important Geophysical Phenomena Source: The Hindu Why in news: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that the maximum temperatures over northwest, west, and central India would be 3-5° C…
Theme: Protection of vulnerable sections of the society; Government Policies and Interventions; Source: The Hindu Why in news: The Supreme Court has directed the government to place on record within…
Green hydrogen is considered one of the most promising solutions for reducing carbon emissions in the future. The production of green hydrogen relies on renewable energy sources such as solar…