Why in News: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has stressed the need for a national framework to thwart cyber attacks that have been on the rise in the country. What the CDS opined While a National Cybersecurity Strategy is …
About the Commission The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, was recently passed by the Parliament. It replaces the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining …
What’s in the news? UN climate talks in Scotland has concluded with a global agreement aimed at keeping alive hopes of capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius, and so maintain a realistic shot at saving the world from catastrophic …
About CBI The precursor to the CBI was the Special Police Establishment, which was India’s first agency to investigate corruption. It was set in 1941 by the British. In 1963, the Home Ministry expanded its power and changed its name …
Urban flooding is significantly different from rural flooding as urbanization leads to developed catchments, which increases the flood peaks from 1.8 to 8 times and flood volumes by up to 6 times. Consequently, flooding occurs very quickly due to faster …
About PMAY-G The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) was launched in 2016 to address the housing gaps existing in the rural areas. It aims to provide a pucca house with basic amenities to all rural families who are homeless or …
About CPI It is an index which measures the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services such as transportation, food and medical care. It is calculated by measuring price changes for each item in the …
About IIP The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) details the growth of various sectors in an economy such as mineral mining, electricity and manufacturing. It is compiled and published every month by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry …
What’s in the news? The 6th Edition of Indo France Joint Military Exercise- EX SHAKTI 2021 is set to be conducted from 15 to 26 November 2021 in Frejus, France. Exercise SHAKTI will focus on Counter-Terrorism operations in backdrop of …
Why in News: Prime Minister is set to inaugurate the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project in Varanasi. About the temple Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous temples in Varanasi, also known as the Golden temple dedicated to …