Why in News: Nine military personnel were awarded the Shaurya Chakra, the third highest peacetime gallantry award. About the awards Gallantry Awards have been instituted by the Government of India to honour the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the …
About WPI Wholesale Price Index measures and tracks the changes in the price of goods in the stages before the retail level. It provides estimates of inflation at the wholesale transaction level for the economy as a whole. WPI basket …
About GMOs Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating or by natural recombination. The …
About Ramsar Convention The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance signed in 1971, is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It is named after the Iranian city of Ramsar, on the Caspian Sea. It …
NEWS India’s leadership in the debate on maritime security has boosted its standing as a key player in the shared commons. CONTEXT Recently the Indian Prime Minister had addressed at the UNSC High-Level Open Debate, on “Enhancing Maritime Security: …
About BRICS BRICS brings together five major emerging economies- China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa. It comprises 43% of the world population, having 30% of the world GDP and a 17% share in world trade. The grouping was formalised …
About Kisan Rail service was announced in the Union Budget 2020-21 to provide better market opportunity by transporting perishables and agri-products, including milk, meat, and fish. This is a multi-commodity, multi-consignor/consignee, multi-loading/unloading transportation product which is aimed at providing a …