What is International Finance Corporation (IFC)?

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced that it will not support investments in new coal projects. Key Highlights: About International Finance Corporation (IFC):

What is Aquaculture Bill?

The Government of India has introduced the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The Bill seeks to amend the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005. Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005: The Act mandates Central Government to take all such measures as it deems necessary or expedient for the regulation of coastal aquaculture by prescribing guidelines, also … Read more

What is Open-Source Seeds Movement?

As Farmers have innovated and shared seeds without any intellectual property rights (IPR) for centuries. They also haven’t sought exclusive rights over seeds and germplasm to prevent others from innovating on the seeds. However, with the emergence of the global IPR regime over plant varieties, there is a dire need to ‘open-source’ seeds. Key Highlights: … Read more

What is India Justice Report, 2022?

Recently, in the India Justice Report (IJR) 2022 the State of Karnataka has achieved the top rank. The India Justice Report (IJR) was initiated by Tata Trusts in 2019, and this is the third edition. The foundation’s partners include the Centre for Social Justice, Common Cause, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, DAKSH, TISS-Prayas, Vidhi Centre for … Read more

What is Kathua’s Basohli Painting?

The world-famous ‘Basohli Painting’ from Kathua district has obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. This is the first time in the history of GI registration that the Jammu region got a GI tag for handicrafts. Basohli Painting have perfect geometrical patterns, bright colours and glossy enamel. The figures in the paintings are shown clad in … Read more

U.N. Water Conference 2023

The 2023 UN Water Conference took place at UN Headquarters in New York. The 2023 UN Water Conference was co-hosted by Tajikistan and the Netherlands. Its aim is to support the achievement of internationally agreed water related goals and targets, including those contained in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Conference was held after … Read more

SLINEX-2023 bilateral maritime exercise

The 10th annual SLINEX-2023 bilateral maritime exercise between India and Sri Lanka has commenced in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The exercise is divided into two phases, the Harbour Phase and the Sea Phase, each lasting three days. The Indian Navy is represented by INS Kiltan and INS Savitri, while the Sri Lanka Navy is represented by … Read more

What is Prosopis chilensis?

According to an avian distribution study, Prosopis chilensis, an alien invasive plant is threatening to pulverise native vegetation across 21 islands in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (GoMBR). Prosopis chilensis is a drought-resistant plant native to the arid regions of four South American countriessuch as Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It is a small … Read more

Competition Amendment Bill, 2023

The upper house (Rajya Sabha) of the Indian parliament passed the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2023, to amend the Competition Act, 2000. The Bill seeks to amend the Competition Act, 2002 which gives the Competition Commission of India (CCI) its powers to prevent practices that harm competition and the interests of consumers. The Competition (Amendment) Bill, … Read more

What is Einstein Tile?

A group of four scientists have discovered an entirely new shape which has 13 sides and has named it “the hat”. It is the first ‘Einstein’ tile to have been found. It is a shape that could be singularly used to create a non-repeating (aperiodic) pattern on an infinitely large plane. Admit Card Ancient History … Read more

What is National Electricity Plan 2022-27?

National Electricity Plan (NEP) 2022-27 has been rolled out which marks a discernible reversal in the policy thrust from its last edition. The Electricity Act 2003 stipulates that the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) shall prepare a National Electricity Plan in accordance with the National Electricity Policy and notify such plan once in 5 years. The … Read more

Eravikulam National Park

Eravikulam National Park (ENP)in Munnar, has set up a Fernarium inside the park. Eravikulam National Park (ENP), the natural habitat of Nilgiri tahr in Munnar, has a new attraction that is a Fernarium set up inside the park this is the first time such a fern collection has been established in the hill station. Eravikulam … Read more

Kangra Tea: European GI tag

Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Tea has got a European Union Geographical Indication Tag (GI tag). The European Commission (EC) has awarded protected geographical indication (PGI) status to Kangra tea, a unique variety of tea grown in the Kangra district of India’s Himachal Pradesh. It is a type of tea derived from the leaves, buds and tender … Read more

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) | NITI Aayog

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has launched three new resources aimed at fostering innovation and creativity among India’s youth. Key Highlights: The three new resources launched under Atal Innovation Mission (AIM): Admit Card Ancient History of Rajasthan Ancient Indian History Answer Key AP Govt Jobs APPSC Andhra Pradesh APSC Assam Exams Art and Culture-Rajasthan … Read more

What is the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023?

The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has launched the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. Key Highlights: Admit Card Ancient History of Rajasthan Ancient Indian History Answer Key AP Govt Jobs APPSC Andhra Pradesh APSC Assam Exams Art and Culture-Rajasthan Art Culture & History Arunachal Pradesh GK Assam Govt Jobs Assistant Professor Banking Exams Bihar Govt … Read more