Context: Recently a new protocol regulating the cross-border movement of persons within 10 km of Myanmar-India border under the auspices of the Union Home Ministry has been evoked. Key Highlights: Free Movement Regime (FMR)
Free Movement Regime (FMR)
Ken-Betwa River Linking Project
Context: PM Narendra Modi Lays the Cornerstone for Ken-Betwa River Linking Project. Key Highlights: Panna National Park
Panna National Park
H1B Visa Programme
Context: H1B visa programme, which mostly benefits Indian workers. The programme allows U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign professionals for specialised roles. What is H1B Visa?
Ozone (O3)
Context: The Central Pollution Control Board now wants a comprehensive study in order to ascertain the specific causes of high ozone levels in Delhi. The Central Pollution Control Board The organization maintains national environmental standards, monitors water and air quality, and maintains monitoring data in consultation with regional, tribal, and local governments.
Public Investment in Agriculture Infrastructure Needed
Context: According to experts, public investment in agriculture infrastructure is required rather than depending on the private sector. Key Highlights:
“Hindustan Zinc’s Samadhan Initiative
Context: Five individual farmer producer organizations (i-FPOs) under Hindustan Zinc’s Samadhan initiative have collectively generated nearly ₹5 crore in revenue during FY24, according to a media release by the company. Individual Farmer Producer Organizations (i-FPOs) FPOs are organizations which are owned and managed by the farmers. They are a vehicle through which farmers collectively better their income and capacity, by gaining access to technical knowledge, inputs, and direct market linkages. FPO can be in the form of a company, cooperative society, or a mutually aided cooperative society. Hindustan Zinc’s Samadhan Initiative The Samadhan initiative has equipped farmers with tools and knowledge to adopt modern farming techniques, adopt sustainable irrigation methods, and integrate profitable practices like cattle rearing and horticulture.
Climatic Changes in the Indian Economy
Context: Climate change damages the economy, and in 2022 it recorded a loss of 8% of the GDP. The Asian Development Bank has projected loss amounts to almost 25% by the year 2070. Key Highlights: India Green Energy Milestone
Sustainable Agriculture
What is Sustainable Agriculture? Sustainable agriculture is a farming technique that prioritizes the use of natural and renewable resources over synthetic inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.
