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 …
About Rapeseed-Mustard are primarily grown for their oil-rich seeds and are an essential part of India’s oilseed production system. In India, rapeseed-mustard is mainly grown as a Rabi (winter) crop, with planting occurring from October to November and harvesting taking …
Context The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released its fourth edition of ‘Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers’. Highlights of the Report By addressing labour market shortages in host nations and contributing remittances to home countries, International Migrants (IM) continue …
Context A comprehensive demographic analysis of global fertility in 204 countries and territories from 1950-2021 has found that fertility is declining globally and that future fertility rates will continue to decline worldwide, remaining low even under successful implementations of pro-natal …