About Forest fires Forest fire may be defined as an unclosed and freely spreading combustion that consumes the natural fuels (grass, tree, shrubs, leaves) based on environmental conditions (wind, topography). Fuel, heat and oxygen are three important components for the …
About ATACMS The ATACMS is a conventional surface-to-surface artillery weapon system capable of striking targets well beyond the range of existing Army cannons, rockets and other missiles. Its maximum range is 300km. When fired, they would open in the air …
Human Development Report: The Human Development Report (HDR) is an annual publication by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It aims to measure and assess various aspects of human development across countries worldwide. The report provides insights into key indicators …
The latest Report of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2021-22 is evident of increased Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in India. Though it is lower than the male, female LFPR is significantly increasing over the years and at present, …
About Thalassemia Thalassemia is an inherited (i.e., passed from parents to children through genes) blood disorder caused when the body doesn’t make enough of a protein called hemoglobin, an important part of red blood cells. When there isn’t enough hemoglobin, …
About Finance Commission The Finance Commission is a constitutional body set up under Article 280 of the Constitution. Under Article 280, the President of India is required to constitute a Finance Commission at an interval of five years or earlier. …
About IREDA Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is a Mini Ratna (Category – I) Government of India Enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The CPSEs which have made profit in the …
What’s in the news? China has launched its second mission (Chang’e-6) to the far side of the Moon. If successful, it will be the world’s first mission to bring back samples from the part of the Moon that the Earth …
What’s in the news? To revive the population of tigers in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) Maharashtra state’s forest department will translocate tigers from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR). According to the experts, the objective of the project can only be achieved …