1. SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME
It was launched in 2014-15 for integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits
It is under the Ministry of Tourism.
It provides financial assistance to states and Union Territories to develop tourism infrastructure.
The circuits are Buddhist Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Desert Circuit, Eco Circuit, Heritage Circuit, Northeast Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Sufi Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Ramayana Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Tirthankar Circuit, Wildlife Circuit and Tribal Circuit.
It is 100% centrally funded scheme
2. PREAMBLE OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION
The term ‘Preamble’ refers to the introduction or preface to the Constitution.
It contains the summary or essence of the Constitution, along with the ideals and aspirations upon which the Indian state is founded.
N.A. Palkhivala has called it the ‘Identity Card of the Constitution’.
K.M. Munshi has described it as the ‘Political Horoscope of the Constitution’.
The preamble basically gives idea of the following things/objects:
- Source of the Constitution
- Nature of Indian State
- Statement of its objectives
- Date of its adoption
Preamble declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic.
The objectives stated by the Preamble are to secure justice, liberty, equality to all citizens and promote fraternity to maintain unity and integrity of the nation.
The date is mentioned in the preamble when it was adopted i.e. November 26, 1949.
3. World Energy Outlook 2024
It is an annual report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
It is the most authoritative global source of energy analysis and projections.
India is poised to face a higher increase in energy demand than any other country over the next decade, according to the World Energy Outlook 2024.