About Kochi’s backwaters, particularly around Kumbalangi, have become renowned for the captivating phenomenon of bioluminescence, locally known as ‘kavaru’. This natural event is primarily observed between March and May, when certain microorganisms emit a radiant blue glow upon disturbance, creating …
About Mycelium bricks are eco-friendly construction materials made from the fungi mycelium. The fungi is grown on agricultural waste, like straw and sawdust to create a fibrous network that solidifies into a lightweight material, which hardens over time and can …
Background Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese. The National Family Health Survey round 5 …
Background and Evolution Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Parliament and State legislature shall be vested in the Election …
Background In 2022, the Reserve Bank of India launched the Digital Rupee or e₹ on a pilot basis. It is part of the broad initiative by the Indian government and the RBI to modernise the financial system and enhance financial …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education refers to the application of AI technologies to enhance the teaching-learning experience. With India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisioning a tech-driven educational transformation, AI is emerging as a powerful tool to enable personalized learning, …
Background: Nagorno-Karabakh Dispute Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked, mountainous and forested region located in the South Caucasus region, which straddles the border between eastern Europe and western Asia and spans the southern part of the Caucasus mountains. Modern-day Armenia and Azerbaijan …
Vision & Goals NEP 2020 emphasizes foundational learning, life skills, and holistic child development—cognitive, emotional, and social. Aims to eliminate learning deficits, ensure educational equity, and strengthen human capital for Viksit Bharat @2047. Implementation Framework NIPUN Bharat Mission operationalizes NEP …
Concept and Evolution: Defined as gender mainstreaming in the budgeting process (Council of Europe). Introduced globally by Australia (1984); adopted by India in 2005–06 Implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD). Categorised into: Part A: 100% women-specific …
The Union Budget 2025–26 reinforces India’s commitment to cooperative and competitive federalism, acknowledging the pivotal role of states in achieving Viksit Bharat @2047. Guided by the principles enshrined in the Constitution of India, particularly Articles 270, 275, and 280, the …