About APEDA The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act,1985. The Authority replaced the Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC). …
NEWS Speaking on the increase in petrol and diesel prices, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently said the middle class would not have been burdened if the previous governments had focused on reducing India’s energy import dependence. He also emphasised the …
Why in the news? Chandigarh became the first UT in the country to launch ‘Carbon Watch’ mobile application to assess the carbon footprint of an individual. The app has been rolled out by the Department of Environment and Forest of …
What’s in the news? The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released its State of Environment Report, 2021. Centre for Science and Environment is a public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi. As India’s leading environmental …
Anyone preparing for the Civil Services Exam will ask this exact question countless times. With a gigantic syllabus coupled with multiple subjects and the distinct nature of exams (Prelims, Mains and interview), it is natural to question whether the preparation …
Why in News? According to a computer simulation study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, solar winds may have led to Mars losing its atmosphere, which confirms the long held belief that planets need a protective …
Why in News? Japan’s Fujitsu Laboratories has developed an AI model to predict tsunami flooding in coastal areas in real-time. How does it work? The AI model developed by Fujitsu Laboratories can predict flooding forecasts for specific areas, making it …
About Pangolin It is a small toothless, sticky-tongued creature which thrives on ants and termites, and lives in hollow trees and burrows. When threatened, the pangolin curls up into a tight ball, exposing its scales to prevent attack by predators. …
About the council The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system. The Council’s mandate is to promote “universal respect for the protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all” and “address situations of …
What is it? The COVAX facility seeks to accelerate the development and production of coronavirus vaccines through pooling in resources from the member countries, and then ensure that it is equitably distributed amongst them. COVAX is led by the World …