About Turbulence means disruption of airflow over the wings of an airplane, which causes it to enter irregular vertical motion. Kinds of Turbulence Wind Shear: It happens when there is a sudden change in wind direction, whether vertically or horizontally. …
About BIMSTEC The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a multilateral regional organisation established with the aim of accelerating shared growth and cooperation between littoral and adjacent countries in the Bay of Bengal region. …
What’s in the news? Norway, Ireland and Spain have announced that they will formally recognise the state of Palestine. The European countries’ announcements come weeks after 143 of 193 countries in the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly voted for full …
About MCC The Election Commission of India is given the power to supervise and conduct free and fair elections by Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines by the Election Commission …
About Giant Clams Giant Clams are regarded as the largest Mollusks. Mollusks are an important phylum of invertebrate animals, having a soft body, no spine, and are often covered with a shell. A phylum is a grouping of related organisms …
About BIS The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) came into existence through an Act of Parliament in 1987. BIS is the National Standard Body of India which functions under the BIS Act 2016. BIS is responsible for the harmonious development …
About Base effect refers to the impact of the rise in price level in the previous year over the corresponding rise in price levels in the current year. For example: While calculating inflation, if the price index had risen at …
How does India measure retail inflation? Inflation refers to a rise in the general level of prices of a set of goods and services over a period of time. India bases its retail inflation metrics on the Consumer Price Index …
About India’s climate policy is informed by its vision of inclusive growth for all-round economic and social development, the eradication of poverty, declining carbon budget, firm adherence to the foundational principles of the UNFCCC, and climate-friendly lifestyles. Background The 1990s …
What’s in the news? The United Nations has revised upwards India’s growth projections for 2024, with the country’s economy now forecast to expand by close to 7% this year, mainly driven by strong public investment and resilient private consumption. The …