About GI Tag A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. In order to function as a GI, a sign …
About MSP Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. MSP is the price at which the government procures certain crops from farmers to …
About Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) In 2015, the Government of India introduced the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (‘Save the girl child, educate the girl child’) scheme to address concerns about gender discrimination and women empowerment in the country. It …
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 …
About The Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) is a freshwater species of turtle found in South Asia. The “flap-shelled” name stems from the presence of femoral flaps located on the plastron. These flaps of skin cover the limbs when they …
What is BEPS? Typically, a company needs to pay tax for the income or profits they earn. Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) is a tax avoidance strategy by which firms make profits in one country, and shift them across …
What is the Indus Water Treaty (IWT)? The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, for the use of water available in the Indus and its tributaries. It was signed in Karachi by then Prime …
About World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. It was established in 1971 …
What’s in the news? A report titled ‘Takers, not Makers’, released by Oxfam, has noted that billionaire wealth across the globe surged by $2 trillion in 2024 to $15 trillion at a rate three times faster than the previous year. …
About Nimesulide Nimesulide, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is widely used to relieve pain and inflammation across the globe and in India. However, research has revealed that vultures died from poisoning after consuming carcasses containing nimesulide, with tissue concentrations comparable …