India’s commitment to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change At the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), India presented the following five goals (Panchamrit) of climate action: …
About The IndiaAI Mission aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem catalyzing AI innovation through strategic programs and partnerships across the public and private sectors. Launched in March 2024, the objective of the mission is to scale up compute capacity for …
About The Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 2011 issued by the Government of India under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, declares the coastal stretches of the country and the water (and bed) area upto its 12-mile territorial water limit as well …
About Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs) are nanometre-sized diamonds made of carbon nanoparticles. They are produced in a process that involves high temperature and high pressure. FNDs are stable under light and aren’t toxic to living things, so they have many applications …
About The Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) is a ‘bank-led, UN-convened’ group of leading banks from around the world committed to aligning their lending, investment and capital market activities with Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Launched in 2021, …
About CGRFA Established in 1983 under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The CGRFA is the only permanent intergovernmental body dedicated to addressing biodiversity specifically related to food and agriculture. Initially focusing on plant genetic resources, …
What are dark patterns? A dark pattern refers to a design or user interface technique that is intentionally crafted to manipulate or deceive users into making certain choices or taking specific actions that may not be in their best interest. …
About the Act The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act was passed in 2002 to lay down processes to help Indian lenders recover their dues quickly. Under the SARFAESI Act, banks and other …
About ASI The Archaeological Survey of India is the premier organization for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. It is an attached office under the Ministry of Culture. Maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological …
About the Scheme In 2014, the government launched Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) to bring about comprehensive financial inclusion in the country. PMJDY envisages universal access to banking facilities with at least one basic banking account for ‘every adult’, …