What is Cervical Cancer? It is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix — the lowermost part of the uterus. Cervical cancer is caused by chronic infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a sexually …
About GCC The Gulf Cooperation Council is a political and economic union of Arab states bordering the Gulf. It was established in 1981 and its 6 members are the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. The …
About IWAI The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was established in 1986 for development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation. It is a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Shipping. The Authority primarily undertakes projects for …
About the Scheme The government introduced the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme with an objective to neutralize the taxes and duties suffered on exported goods which are otherwise not refunded in any manner. Introduced in …
About the Scheme The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing the Umbrella Mission named as ‘Mission Shakti’ from 2024. It is an integrated women empowerment programme aimed at strengthening interventions for women safety, security and empowerment. It also …
About Sacred groves are clusters of trees which are protected and sustained by the local communities because of their cultural and spiritual significance. It usually consists of a dense cover of vegetation including climbers, herbs, shrubs and trees, with the …
About The olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) is considered the most abundant sea turtle in the world. Olive ridleys are found only in warmer waters, including the southern Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. The olive ridley is omnivorous in its …
About Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a gaseous air pollutant composed of sulfur and oxygen. SO2 is a colourless, soluble gas with a characteristic pungent smell which forms sulphuric acid when combined with water. Sources of SO2 emissions: Anthropogenic sources: Burning …
About The Indian star tortoise is a small to medium sized tortoise, known for its distinctive star shaped shell. It is found in habitats, ranging from arid regions, grassy plains and moist deciduous forests. The Indian star tortoise is endemic …