What is NATO? Founded in 1949 to counter the Soviet Union with Cold War tensions rising, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe. Enshrined in Article 5 of …
What’s in the news? The Indian Navy is set to commission the newly inducted MH 60R Seahawk (a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter) multi-role helicopter at INS Garuda, Kochi marking a pivotal moment in India’s Defence modernisation journey. The …
What’s in the news? Taking a giant leap forward towards promoting indigenous innovation and facilitating partnerships to address the evolving security challenges, Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO), under the aegis of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, …
About REC Limited REC is a ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, and is registered with RBI as Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), and Infrastructure Financing Company (IFC). REC finances the entire Power-Infrastructure sector comprising Generation, Transmission, …
About BEE The Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and …
What’s in the news? The UK slipped into a technical recession in the second half of 2023. Gross domestic product fell 0.3% in the fourth quarter. It followed an unrevised 0.1% decline in the previous three months. To better understand …
Indian Leopards The Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) is a majestic big cat found throughout the Indian subcontinent. Indian leopards are incredibly adaptable and can thrive in various habitats, including tropical rainforests, dry scrubs, grasslands, and even the foothills of …
Definition: Early childhood care and education (ECCE) encompasses nurturing, education, and support provided to children from birth to around six years old, crucial for their holistic development and future success. Need of ECCE: Foundation for Lifelong Learning: ECCE lays the …