About IRDAI Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is a statutory body set up for protecting the interests of the policyholders and regulating, promoting and ensuring orderly growth of the insurance industry in India. The powers and functions …
About PM CARES Fund The Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund was set up in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic to mobilize resources. The Fund was established in 2020. PM CARES Fund is …
About Strengthening Teaching – Learning and Results for States (STARS) Project was launched by the Government of India as a centrally sponsored scheme in 2020. The scheme is supported by the World Bank. The STARS Project is being implemented in …
About Genome India is a pioneering scientific project funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology. The primary objective of Genome India is to build a comprehensive catalogue of genetic variations that reflect the unique diversity of …
What’s in the News? Recently, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook the national capital, causing widespread panic due to its unexpected intensity. Reason for the Earthquake Earthquakes based on the depth of focus: Shallow-Focus Earthquakes: Occur at depths less than 70 kilometers. …
Trends of organic farming in India India’s organic farming sector has witnessed remarkable growth in under a decade, as seen in the increase in area, production, and exports. Achieving global recognition in organic farming, securing the world’s second-largest cultivable organic …
About The Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism, established under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, facilitates international cooperation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This mechanism enables countries to generate and trade carbon credits from verified emission reduction projects, contributing to their …
About Euthanasia, often referred to as “mercy killing,” involves intentionally ending a person’s life to alleviate intractable suffering. It is broadly classified into two type, Active Euthanasia: Involves direct actions to cause the patient’s death, such as administering a lethal …
About The Changpa are a semi-nomadic Tibetan community primarily residing in the Changthang Plateau of southeastern Ladakh, India. Changthang Plateau: It is a high-altitude region extending from western and northern Tibet into southeastern Ladakh. This area is characterized by vast …
What’s in the News? India has added four new wetlands to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. It includes Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary and Therthangal Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, Khecheopalri Wetland in Sikkim and Udhwa Lake in Jharkhand. …