In Context- Recently, experts recommended employing new tools such as Gene editing and Nanotechnology-based solutions in the Agriculture sector. Why is it needed? The need for new breeding technologies is essential if global crop production is to double by 2050 to meet the rising food demand. Yield increases of 2.4% per year are required to […]

In News- Recently, The High Court of Karnataka observed that two labourers had lost their lives in Kalaburagi due to the failure of the State government’s official machinery to implement the law prohibiting manual scavenging. What is Manual Scavenging? It is defined as “the removal of human excrement from public streets and dry latrines, cleaning […]

Agri-Hackathon Agri India Hackathon is the largest virtual gathering to create dialogues, and accelerate innovations in agriculture. It is organized by Pusa Krishi, ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) & Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. It brings together the most […]

In News –Aero India 2021 event was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Defence. The five-day event has been reduced to three days, leaving out the two public days. About  Aero India-2021 It is the 13th edition of Aero India being organised at Bengaluru from 03 – 05 February 2021. The international event is known […]

In News – Prime Minister will inaugurate the Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations at Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur on 4th February 2021. He will also release a postal stamp dedicated to the Chauri Chaura centenary during the event. The centenary celebrations and various events planned by the State government will begin in all 75 districts of the […]

In News: Govt. plots fiscal deficit reduction from 9.5% in FY21 to 4.5% by FY26. What is the Fiscal Deficit? Difference between total revenue (excluding money from borrowings) and total expenditure of the government is called the Fiscal Deficit. Deficit differs from the debt which is the accumulation of yearly deficits. Fiscal Deficit (FD) =Budget […]

In News: Core Deep Ocean Mission, which will cover deep ocean exploration and conservation of biodiversity, has been launched with a budget outlay of more than Rs 4,000 crores over 5 years. Objectives of Core Deep Ocean Mission: Deep ocean survey exploration. Conservation of deep-sea biodiversity. Need for Core Deep Ocean Mission: Globally, only 11 […]

                                         Prelims Oriented Facts/ Topics 8th India International Silk Fair India’s biggest silk fair was recently inaugurated by the Textiles Minister. It is a 5 days event, being organised on Indian Silk Export Promotion Council’s virtual […]