About UN Statistical Commission The UN Statistical Commission, established in 1947, is the highest body of the global statistical system bringing together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world. It is the highest decision-making body for international …
About Basavanna Basavanna was a 12th-century philosopher, statesman, and Kannada poet during the period of the Shiva-focused Bhakti movement. Considered to be one of the many great social reformers, Basavanna stood for the underprivileged classes and women’s rights. He spread …
About PMGSY The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), was launched in 2000 as centrally sponsored scheme to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations of designated population size (500+ in plain areas and 250+ in North-East, hill, tribal and desert areas …
About BSF The Border Security Force (BSF) is the largest border guarding force in the world with a strength of nearly 2.65 lakh personnel. It was formed in the wake of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. BSF was created as …
About ISA The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). ISA is the organization through which States Parties to UNCLOS organize and control all …
What’s in the news? The 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI has commenced in Malaysia. Joint Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Malaysia. Aim of the Joint Exercise is …
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 addresses the issue of workplace sexual harassment faced by women in private institutions and government organisations. The act superseded Vishakha Guidelines laid down by …
What are Gram Nyayalayas ? Gram Nyayalayas are mobile village courts in India established under Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 for speedy and easy access to justice system in the rural areas of India. They are aimed at providing inexpensive justice …
Background Crops require the right mix of three nutrients viz. nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium or NPK (N helps in plant growth and development, P not only accelerates blooming and the growth of roots but also helps plants to withstand stress …
About Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. CBFC regulates the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952. Films can be publicly exhibited in India …