What is stubble burning? Stubble burning is the process of intentionally setting fire to the straw stubble that remains after grains, like paddy, wheat, etc., have been harvested, to remove them from the field to sow the next crop. This …
About External debt External debt is the portion of a country’s debt that is borrowed from foreign lenders through commercial banks, governments, or international financial institutions. If a country cannot repay its external debt, it faces a debt crisis. If …
What’s in News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) earlier this year discovered Buddhist caves and stupas, and Brahmi inscriptions, dating back to the 2nd century, and Hindu temples from the 9th-11th centuries, and possibly the world’s largest Varaha sculpture …
Why in News: The Government appointed former Eastern Army Commander Lt. General Anil Chauhan as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). About the role of CDS The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) acts as a single-point military adviser to …
What’s in News: UNESCO released a list of 50 exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of India. About The list describes the complicated and secret processes behind their making, mentions the causes for their dwindling popularity, and provides strategies for …