What is Money laundering? Money laundering refers to a financial transaction scheme that aims to conceal the identity, source, and destination of illicitly-obtained money. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, money laundering is a process which …
About NPDRR The National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) is a multi-stakeholder platform constituted by the Government of India to facilitate dialogue, sharing experiences, views, ideas, action-oriented research & explore opportunities in the area of Disaster Risk Reduction. It …
Context Officials from the Australian government said that the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) signed between India and Australia is a transformative agreement which will unlock the next level of potential in trade and investment. In 2022, India is …
Context The drying up of important water sources in the Himalayan region will have a profound impact on people and the ecosystem. Himalayan springs Springs are groundwater discharge points in the mountains where the water-bearing layers (aquifer) intersect with the …
Context Recently, the UN member states agreed on a historic treaty for protecting marine life in international waters that lie outside the jurisdiction of any country, marking the culmination of over a decade of negotiations to protect the high seas …
About WMO World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) with 193 Member States and Territories (including India). Established in 1950, WMO provides world leadership and expertise in international cooperation in the delivery and use …
What are bio computers Biocomputers are technology where brain cultures grown in the lab are coupled to real-world sensors and input/output devices. The scientists expect the technology to harness the processing power of the brain and understand the biological basis …
About UNICEF The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1946. It was created to provide emergency food and healthcare to children and …
About Bamboo Bamboo is a versatile crop. It can be used in 1,500 different ways including as food, a substitute for wood, building and construction material, for handicrafts and paper. Around 80 per cent of bamboo forests lie in Asia. …