About Monsoon refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year. The word monsoon is derived from the Arabic word ‘mausim’ which literally means season. Onset of monsoon The onset of the monsoon over Kerala marks the …
About WHO Founded in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest …
What’s in the news? Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF) off the coast of Odisha. The flight-test met all the trial objectives, validating the …
About The Election Commission of India (ECI), for the first time in a Lok Sabha Election, has provided the ‘vote-from-home’ (VfH) facility for the elderly and Persons with Disabilities in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Now, voters above 85 years …
What is a Tropical Cyclone? A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm that begins over tropical oceans, and they can vary in speed, size, and intensity. Tropical cyclones are also called hurricanes or typhoons, depending on the region. According …
What are REITs? REIT or Real Estate Investment Trust can be described as a company that owns and operates real estate properties to generate income. They pool money from the investors and invest it in commercial real estate projects like …
About ILO The International Labour Organisation was created in 1919, as part of the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I. In 1944, ILO adopted the Declaration of Philadelphia which embodies basic principles of economic justice. It became the …
What is the NIA? The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is functioning as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in the country. It is mandated to investigate all the offences: affecting the sovereignty, security and integrity of India, friendly relations …
About NDMA The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is a statutory body constituted under the Disaster Management Act 2005, with the Prime Minister of India as its Chairman, a Vice Chairman with the status of Cabinet Minister, and eight members …