Category: Geography & Environment

  • National Agriculture Code (NAC) 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: National Agriculture Code (NAC) .Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)Mains: General Studies  Paper – 3: ECONOMY Agriculture Why in the news ? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has begun working on a National Agriculture Code (NAC), similar to the National Building Code and National Electrical Code. About National Agriculture Code (NAC)…

  • Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Biodiversity and ConservationMains: General Studies II Government Policies and Interventions GS3/Biodiversity and Conservation Overview – Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India achieved a 100-Day Target of 100 Nagar Vans under Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) with the objective to Enhance Urban Greenery. What is…

  • Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0 Urban .

    Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0 Urban .

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, open defecation, Garbage Free Star Ratings landfills sites .Mains: General Studies Paper 2 . Swachh Bharat Mission, Government Policies and Interventions Why in the News ? Since the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Urban 2.0, large cities have not cleared any land in half…

  • Border Management and Development in India

    Border Management and Development in India

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: security Mains: General Studies Paper 3 . security Context – Border management is a multifaceted term that includes, the regulation of legal and illegal immigration, ensuring secured cross-border trade, and prevention of cross-border crimes such as smuggling, human trafficking, and infiltration. India’s borders face many of these security challenges due to unsettled borders, expansionist policies of neighbours,…

  •  Project Cheetah Audit Flags Concerns

     Project Cheetah Audit Flags Concerns

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Project cheetah . environment . Mains: General Studies Paper 3 Why in the news ? A report by the Accountant General of Madhya Pradesh has flagged concerns over the management of Project Cheetah in Kuno National Park, highlighting a “lack of coordination” between central and state government departments. What is Project…

  • Digital Agriculture Mission

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Digital agriculture mission . Green revolution , Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY)Mains: General Studies Paper 3 , Significance of Digitisation of Agriculture Sector and E-Technology for Farmers Why in the news ? The Union Cabinet Committee recently approved the Digital Agriculture Mission. with a budget of Rs. 2,817 Crore, including…

  • Sea Level Rise

    Sea Level Rise

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims:  Climate Crisis, Global Warming, Coastal EcosystemsMains: General Studies Paper 3 Global Sea-level Rise Why in the News? ‘Sea level rise scenarios and inundation maps for selected Indian coastal cities’ titled report was published by a Bengaluru-based think tank, the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP). How climate change is…

  • Direct Seeding of Rice

    Important for UPSC, State PCS, Punjab PCS Prelims: GS Paper 1, Geography, Agriculture, EnvironmentMains: General Studies GS Paper 1, GS Paper 3 Why in news? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/direct-seeding-rice-punjab-9395604/ What is Direct seeding of Rice? Direct seeding is a crop establishment system wherein rice seeds are sown directly into the field, as opposed to the traditional method of…

  • Tiger Reserves of India

    Tiger Reserves of India

    Topics : GS-3, Environment, Biodiversity conservation, UPSC Prelims References https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/fifty-years-of-project-tiger-how-the-programme-saved-indian-tigers-8547213/ https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-illegal-mining-in-sariska-9339325/ https://ntca.gov.in/tiger-reserves/#tiger-reserves-2 India’s Tiger Conservation Plan India, home to the majestic Bengal Tiger, takes pride in its efforts to conserve this national treasure. The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 serves as the foundation for the conservation of the tiger and their habitat. Creating Safe Havens:…

  • National Tiger Conservation Authority of India, MSTrIPES

    National Tiger Conservation Authority of India, MSTrIPES

    Topics: GS-3, Environment and Biodiversity, UPSC Prelims, Geography References https://ntca.gov.in/about-us/#ntca About NTCA The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a government organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. Formed in 2006, the NTCA plays a vital role in strengthening tiger conservation across India. They monitor tiger populations, advise on conservation strategies, and…

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