About SBM The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched in 2014 to fulfil the vision of a cleaner India by 2 October 2019, as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary. The campaign is one of the …
Who is a Controller General of Accounts (CGA)? A CGA is the Principal Advisor on Accounting matters to the Union Government. He is responsible for establishing and managing a technically sound Management Accounting System. He is responsible for preparation and …
What’s in the news? The maiden Joint Military Exercise FRINJEX-23 between Indian Army and French Army is set to be conducted at Pangode Military Station, Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The exercise is aimed at enhancing inter-operability, coordination and cooperation between both …
What’s in the news? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the Mission ‘Har Payment Digital’ on the occasion of Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2023. This is part of RBI’s endeavour to make every person in India a user …
About G20 Founded in 1999, the Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for its members’ international economic cooperation and decision-making. The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, …
About Chabahar port Chabahar port, which is being jointly developed by India, Iran and Afghanistan, is located in south Iran on the Gulf of Oman. Afghanistan is connected to the chabahar port through its land border with Iran, and India …
What’s in the news? The United Nations inked the first ‘High Seas Treaty’ in a bid to protect the ocean bodies of the world that lie outside the national boundaries and form almost two-thirds of the world’s oceans. The treaty …
About tigers The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. It is territorial and generally …