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OTT Platforms 30 Nov 2020 6 min read Why in News? The government has brought video streaming over-the-top (OTT) platforms under the ambit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. These platforms were so far under the purview of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Over-The-Top Platforms OTT or Over-the-Top platforms are audio and…
Land Reforms in India 14 Dec 2020 16 min read Pre Independence Under the British Raj, the farmers did not have the ownership of the lands they cultivated, the landlordship of the land lied with the Zamindars, Jagirdars etc. Several important issues confronted the government and stood as a challenge in front of independent India….
Biological Diversity Act, 2002 28 Dec 2020 12 min read Background The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was born out of India’s attempt to realise the objectives enshrined in the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 1992 which recognizes the sovereign rights of states to use their own Biological Resources. Biodiversity: The biodiversity means the…
Year End Review: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) 06 Feb 2021 10 min read Important Schemes and Policies UNATI Atal Jai Anusandhan Mission Programmes UNATI Atal Jai Anusandhan Mission has been implemented by DBT with a major focus on improved agriculture, affordable healthcare, clean energy and cutting-edge frontier science as per details given below: GARBH-ini (interdisciplinary…
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Draft 2020 19 Apr 2021 11 min read Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) EIA as per UNEP: The UNEP defines Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a tool used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making. Aim of EIA: It aims to predict environmental impacts at…
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Wildlife (Protection) Act (WPA), 1972 03 May 2021 11 min read Introduction Constitutional Provisions for Wildlife: The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, Forests and Protection of Wild Animals and Birds was transferred from State to Concurrent List. Article 51 A (g) of the Constitution states that it shall be the fundamental duty of every citizen to…
Green Revolution 31 May 2021 14 min read Introduction The Green Revolution was an endeavour initiated by Norman Borlaug in the 1960s. He is known as the ‘Father of Green Revolution’ in world. It led to him winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for his work in developing High Yielding Varieties (HYVs) of wheat….
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 28 Jun 2021 10 min read Introduction Overview: The Environment (Protection) Act (EPA) was enacted in 1986 with the objective of providing the protection and improvement of the environment. It empowers the Central Government to establish authorities charged with the mandate of preventing environmental pollution in all its forms and to…
Cooperative Movement in India 26 Jul 2021 16 min read Cooperatives in India Definition: The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) defines a Cooperative as “an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise.” Constitutional Provisions: The Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011…
Soilless Farming Techniques 17 Aug 2021 9 min read Introduction Soilless Cultivation generally refers to any method of growing plants without soil as a rooting medium. Need of Soilless Cultivation: Ensuring Food Security for the Increasing Population: To ensure global food security to meet the demands under uncertainty as COVID-19 pandemic and increasing population, food…