What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Did you know? TB is an ancient disease and has been documented to have existed in Egypt as early as 3000 BC. TB most commonly affects …
About “Five Eyes” refers to an intelligence-sharing alliance of the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. These partner countries share a broad range of intelligence with one another in one of the world’s most unified multilateral …
What is it? Foreign exchange reserves are foreign currency assets held by the central banks of countries. These assets include foreign currency assets, gold, special drawing rights (SDRs) and reserve position in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These reserves act …
About The idea of creation of Zonal Councils was mooted by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1956. He suggested that the States proposed to be reorganised may be grouped into four or five zones …
What’s in the news? The Indian Army is set to participate in the 6th edition of India-Japan Joint Military Exercise, DHARMA GUARDIAN. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted in the East Fuji Maneuver Training Area of Japan. The aim …
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 NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) scheme was launched in 2023 to ensure safety and dignity of sanitation workers. The focus is on prevention of hazardous cleaning and promotion of safe cleaning practices through trained and certified …
What’s in the news? India and Argentina have signed of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a PSU under the Ministry of Mines, and the Provincial Government of Catamarca, Argentina, which will pave the …
About The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PMKMY), introduced by the central government in 2019, aims to provide old age protection and social security for Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF). Under this scheme, farmers aged 60 and above are guaranteed …