About IEA The International Energy Agency is an autonomous intergovernmental organization established by the member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 1974. OECD is a group of 38 member countries that discuss and develop economic …
About G7 The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal group of seven of the world’s most industrialized and developed economies. Their political leaders come together annually to discuss important global economic, political, social and security issues. The G7 draws …
About Grey zone warfare generally means a middle, unclear space that exists between direct conflict and peace in international relations. A multitude of activities fall into this murky in-between — from nefarious economic activities, influence operations, and cyberattacks to mercenary …
News: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has extended the Interest Equalisation Scheme for pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit for Micro, Small and Medium-scale (MSME) exporters till August 31. Through the scheme, banks provide loans to exporters at reduced …
Definition: A National Security Strategy document outlines the country’s security objectives, and the ways to be adopted to achieve these. Updated periodically, it defines traditional, non-traditional threats and opportunities while introducing accountability of agencies tasked with the implementation of such …
Introduction 1950s – 1970s: Initial Support and Diplomatic Recognition 1954: India recognizes the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) as part of the People’s Republic of China. 1959: India offers refuge to the Dalai Lama and allows Tibetan refugees to settle in …
Background: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that in five years from now, India’s GDP will have increased to $5.8 trillion and India will be the third largest economy of the world. Even then India will be the poorest …
Rooftop Solar (RTS) refers to the installation of solar panels on the roofs of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings to generate electricity. This decentralised form of solar energy generation allows buildings to produce their own power, reducing dependence on the …
About Lok Adalat Lok Adalat (people’s courts) is a body established by the government to settle disputes through conciliation and compromise. Lok Adalat is an alternative method of dispute resolution. It is a forum where disputes or cases pending in …
What’s in the news? The Central government has notified The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, the anti-cheating law passed by Parliament in February. Key Provisions of the Act Exams covered by the law: Public examinations refer to …