About Vultures Vultures are large, magnificent raptors. By cleaning up carcasses and other organic waste in the environment, they provide critically important ecosystem services that also directly benefit humans. India has 9 vulture species in the country. Four of India’s …
What’s in the news? India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’ Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has entered into force. Background India and the UAE enjoy excellent bilateral relations, which are deep rooted and historical, sustained and nurtured by close …
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). …
About LIC The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is a government-owned insurance and investment corporation in India. It is India’s largest insurance firm, with a huge customer base. LIC offers a varied range of insurance portfolios catering to various …
A Heat Wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer season in the North-Western parts of India. Heat Waves typically occur between March and June, and in some rare …