About Eco sensitive zones (ESZ) As a general principle, land falling within 10 kms (in some exceptional cases it can even go beyond that) of the boundaries of the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries are categorised as Eco-Fragile Zones or …
What’s in the news? NITI Aayog has released its first Fiscal Health Index (FHI) report titled ‘Fiscal Health Index 2025’. The report ranked States for 2022-23, covering 18 major States that drive the Indian economy in terms of their contribution …
Key Provisions of the JJ Act, 2015 In India, a juvenile is a person less than 18 years of age. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, addresses children in conflict with law and children in need …
About NHM The National Health Mission (NHM) was launched by the Government of India in 2013. NHM encompasses two Sub-Missions, the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). The main programmatic components include Health system …
About Rhodamine B (RhB) is a chemical compound commonly employed in synthetic dyes for colouring silk, jute, leather, cotton, and wool, as well as in the cosmetics and plastics industries. This compound is frequently used as a food colourant, particularly …
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 NCGG The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) was set up in 2014 by the Government of India as an apex–level autonomous institution under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. NCGG deals with a gamut of governance …
About GI Tag A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. In order to function as a GI, a sign …