The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has done a remarkable well by successfully launching eight satellites into two orbits using a single rocket, PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle). This is a successful story of innovation, technical expertise and excellence scripted by the Indian scientists. PSLV has already launched 121 satellites with 37 successful flights.
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Electricity is critical to fuel the economic growth of India. The country is on the fast trajectory of development but to keep high momentum of growth availability of uninterrupted power supply is a must. India needs electricity to fuel the growth of every industry, be it manufacturing, healthcare or education. India is currently facing energy crisis with its major dependency on coal, crude oil imports to meet s...
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Goods and Services Tax
India made a big leap forward on the road to reform as the legislation amending the Constitution to enable Goods and Services Tax (GST). It has become a Law with President Pranab Mukhejee giving his assent to the bill ratified by more than 50% State Assemblies subsequent to the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha having voted to approve it. The 122nd Constitution Amendment (GST) Bill allows for introduction of GST that will subsume multiple indirect...
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
The scheme “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (BBBP) (save daughter, educate daughter) was launched in January 2015 to save and empower the girl child .The project addresses the problem of declining child sex ratio and envisages to bring out a drastic change in collective social behaviour on the front of female child welfare in term of education and social security through the mechanism of strong incentives to ensure equ... Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is mission which seriously and effectively addresses basic services such as water supply, sewerage, urban transport to urban households in urban areas. It champions the cause of building amenities in cities for bettering the urban life; recognizes needs of raising the living standards of urban populace deprived of basic amenities as its foremost national priorities. The scheme laun...
The Stress Associated with Being a Student
Stress can be defined as our emotional, cognitive, physical and behavioural reaction to any perceived demands or threats, also called stressors. Having some stress is necessary. Some stress, some level of arousal, is needed to motivate us to act, take on challenges, and meet deadlines. However, experiencing too much stress that is, being overly aroused continuously for long intervals and being this way over many days can become problematic. Th...
India Improves Global Competitiveness
In the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index for 2016-17, India jumps 16 ranks to credible 39th place, after five years of decline; India has the highest rise among all economies. The Global Competitiveness Report 2016-17 assesses the competitiveness landscape of 138 economies, providing insight into the drivers of their productivity and prosperity; and highlights that declin... Swadesh Darshan Scheme
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India has launched Swadesh Darshan scheme for integrated development of tourist circuits based on specific themes. In pursuance to the Budget Announcements of 2014-15, Swadesh Darshan, together with PRASAD - another notable tourism scheme, was launched in January 2015. The projects sanctioned under the two schemes have been proposed to be commissioned in 18 to 36 mont... |