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 […]

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

Assam’s physiography is made up of three distinct regions: Brahmaputra Valley (north of the Brahmaputra River), the Karbi-Anglong and North Cachar Hills, and the Barak Valley (south of the Brahmaputra River). The Brahmaputra Valley, which serves as a vast plain consisting of sedimentary material from the Brahmaputra River, is the largest of the three regions.

Operation Nanhe Farishte, which translates to “Little Angels,” is a Railway Protection Force (RPF) program in India aimed at rescuing and reuniting children found in distress or suspicious situations at the railway stations and on trains. This operation aims to protect children from harm through actions such as trafficking, child labour, exploitation, etc.Taking the above

India is known for its diverse natural resources. Lakes are one of the major sources of natural beauty in India and there are many lakes in almost every state. Some of the lakes include Dal Lake, Chilika Lake, and Wular Lake. Vembanad Lake in Kerala is the largest lake in India in terms of area.

Jadav “Molai” Payeng, more famously known as the “Forest Man of India”, is an environmental activist and forestry worker from the State of Assam. Payeng was born in the Mishing tribe of Majuli (the world’s largest river island) in 1959 and has emerged as an example of one person’s commitment to environmental conservation. The Birth

The First Five-Year Plan was led by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in India, from 1951 to 1956, with a focus on developing agriculture and, thus, focusing on improving the primary sector given that the Indian economy was often influenced by agriculture. The goal was to improve the overall economic conditions of India as a focus on

India created history in the 2020 Summer Olympics (held in Tokyo, Japan from 23 July to 8 August 2021 due to COVID-19) with its best performance in an Olympic Games, winning a total of 7 medals (1 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze). Medals Winning:Gold: 1 Neeraj Chopra (Athletics – Men’s Javelin Throw)   Silver: 2

Varaha is the avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, in the form of a boar at the Udayagiri Caves is among the most well-known relief sculptures in Cave 5 and expresses the story of Vishnu saving Bhudevi (Earth) from the cosmic ocean. As one of the few large relief sculptures representing Gupta art, it is an iconic face of the Udayagiri Caves.