The Union of the Three Emperors, informally known as the Dreikaiserbund, was a loose agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia from 1873 until 1887 that sought to keep the peace in Europe and safeguard stability by keeping a possible anti-German alliance by Austria-Hungary, France, and Russia at bay. Key Points: Key Stages:
The Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) is an Indian government initiative taken up to improve the overall financial health of state-owned power distribution companies (DISCOMs). UDAY was founded to first and foremost look at the considerable debt in the DISCOM sector, before moving on to address fundamental issues such as reducing power losses, improving operational
Sur Sarovar Lake (also Keetham Lake) is an important wetland located in Uttar Pradesh (India), near Agra. Based on your current location in Sipajhar, Assam that is a distance away in the northeast section of India. Key highlights:
The “Sarothi” scheme (also called “Sarothi – The Start-up Assam”), is a scheme launched by the Government of Assam to provide financial assistance to new entrepreneurs within Assam. This scheme provides loans with interest subvention for new businesses and startups in Assam.More particulars on the Scheme:
Rudrasagar Lake, also known as Twijilikma, is a freshwater lake in Melaghar, Tripura, India. The lake is recognized for its ecological and cultural significance and was designated as a Ramsar Site to recognize the importance of its internationally important wetland. Geographically & ecologically: Culturally significant: Next to the Rudrasagar Lake is Neermahal, a water palace
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana- Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR) is a Government of India initiative that is intended to make improvements to the agriculture and allied sectors via a scheme of potential strength. The Government of India created this scheme with the intention to make agriculture more remunerative by:
The Red Fort, also known as the Lal Qila, is a historical fort in Old Delhi. The fort was built in the 17th Century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It is the primary residence of Mughal emperors and the centre of Mughal power and design. The fort is known for the use of red sandstone
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) is a flagship food security programme by the Government of India started by the Government of India on March 26, 2020, to mitigate the adverse effects of COVID-19 on the economy. It provides foodgrains free of cost to the most vulnerable sections of the population in the
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Port-led development is the main focus of Sagarmala Programme and is about developing ports in a strategic fashion to spur economic growth by lowering logistics costs and promoting industrial development. Essentially, the coastline and waterways in India provide advantages to attract industries and increase the efficiency of trade by taking advantage of geographic locations. Key
Pichwai is a traditional Indian painting technique that originated in Nathdwara, Rajasthan around the 17th century. The word “Pichwai” is a Sanskrit word that stands for “that which hangs from the back” (‘Pich’ means back, ‘Wai’ means hanging).Initially, Pichwais were artistic cloth hangings behind the idol of Lord Krishna (specifically Shrinathji), and the primary aim
