Page-12 of General Studies

Inland Waterways Authority of India

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. It was established in 1986 through the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985, with the primary objective ..

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a flagship scheme of the Government of India, launched in 2015 under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The primary objective of the scheme is to provide industry-relevant skill training to ..

National Stock Exchange of India

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is the leading stock exchange in India, located in Mumbai. It was established in 1992 as the first dematerialized electronic exchange in the country. NSE has played a crucial role in transforming the ..

75th Year of Indian Independence

The year 2022 marked the 75th anniversary of India’s independence from British colonial rule. The occasion was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor across the nation, with various events and initiatives organized to commemorate the milestone. Background India gained ..

United Nations Climate Change Conference

The United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as the Conference of the Parties (COP), is an annual meeting of the member states that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The primary objective of these ..

Rodenticide Poisoning in India

Rodenticide poisoning is a major health concern in India, with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality. Rodenticides are chemical agents used to eliminate small rodents like rats and mice. In India, suicidal or accidental poisoning with rodenticides containing metal ..

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India. It was introduced on July 1, 2017, through the 101st Constitutional Amendment, replacing multiple indirect taxes previously levied by ..

Food Corporation of India (FCI)

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. Established in 1965 under the Food Corporation Act, the FCI plays a crucial role in ensuring food ..