Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana – UPSC Prelims
Ministry/Department : Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Objective: To provide comprehensive insurance coverage against crop loss. Scheme: It was […]
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Ease of Living Index
The index conceived in June 2017 aims to help cities assess their liveability vis-a-vis global and national benchmarks and
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National Disaster Response Fund
National Disaster Response Fund is defined in Section 46 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DM Act) as a fund managed
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Tendong Lho Rumfaat
Tendong Lho Rumfaat (Prayer of the Tendong Mountain) It is a festival of the Lepcha people of eastern Nepal and
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Ethanol blending
Ethanol blending is the practice of blending petrol with ethanol. Many countries, including India, have adopted ethanol blending in petrol
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Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)
IFFCO is large scale fertiliser cooperative federation in India which is registered as Multistate Cooperative Society. It is one of
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Post Matric Scholarship for Other Backward Classes Students (PMS-OBC)
Ministry : Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Aims to provide financial assistance to OBC students studying at post-matriculation
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Right to Information Act 2005
Right to Information Act 2005 This law was passed by Parliament on 15 June 2005 and came fully into force
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Biosphere Reserves
Biosphere reserves Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems which promote conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use.
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Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve
It is one of the highest ecosystems in the world, reaching elevations of 1, 220 metres above sea-level. It includes range