Mission Overview: Launch Update: Challenges in Space Exploration: Technological Advancements: Future Missions: Private Sector in Space: Liberalized Space Sector: IN-SPACe: Revised FDI Policy: Venture Capital Fund: Government Efforts: Conclusion: The NISAR mission thus portrays international co-sponsorship along with homegrown technology that progresses towards space exploration. India, in establishing its private contribution,
3. NAVY DAY CELEBRATION AT PURI on December 4, 2024
Context:The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu attended the Navy Day celebration and witnessed the Operational Demonstration
2. CAG prepares two more audit reports, asks Delhi govt to table all docs
Context: The and comptroller auditor have produced two more audit reports concerning the actions taken by the government and its departments. Things to know: Who is the CAG? Read more…
2. CAG prepares two more audit reports, asks Delhi govt to table all docs
Context: The and comptroller auditor have produced two more audit reports concerning the actions taken by the government and its departments. Things to know: Who is the CAG? Read more…
CAG and Constitutional Provisions
Who is the CAG? The Office of the CAG Established in 1858 with Sir Edward Drummond as the first Auditor General.
4. CGIAR Launches Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) 2030
Context: CGIAR Launches Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) 2030 and GSRD will be the first participatory strategy put together by the CGIAR centres, co-led with ICARDA and ICRISAT. Key Highlights:
GSRD: Multi-Center Approach to Climate-Smart Agriculture
3.Campaign on Paddies Procurement and New Crop Varieties for Punjab
Hybrid Seeds
Understanding Hybrid SeedsThe hybrid seeds derived from controlled cross-pollination between the different varieties of plants have improved their characteristics for better yield, uniformity, and resistance to diseases. They are easier and faster to grow when compared to Heirloom Seeds, which are derived from open-pollinated plants. Benefits of Hybrid SeedsThey provide their harvests with possible increased yield, predictability of ripening of fruits, drought tolerance, pest resistance, and rapidly breeding improvement. Hybrid Seed DemandHybrid seeds are increasingly demanded by farmers due to a growing population.Hybridization aims to improve grain quality, reduce pests, and enhance crop production. Origin and Current Market Status
1. India Employee Pension Scheme
Context: India Employee Pension Scheme Increase number of pensioners eligible to receive the minimum assured pension at ₹ 1,000 have been up 3 per cent at 3.66 million for FY24 in Employee Pension Scheme. Key Highlights:A central government fund amount of ₹ 957 crore for the same in FY24.
