What are Microplastics? Microplastics are small pieces of plastic, less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) in length, that occur in the environment as a consequence of plastic pollution. Microplastics are present in a variety of products, from cosmetics to synthetic …
CONTEXT Islamist terror is a major international issue today which is resulting in the feeling of Islamophobia i.e. is a fear of, hatred of, or prejudice against the religion of Islam. WHY IN NEWS? The UN “Special Rapporteur on freedom …
About PMAY-G The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) was launched in 2016 and aims to provide a pucca house with basic amenities to all rural families who are homeless or living in kutcha or dilapidated houses by the …
What is CERN Founded in 1954, the CERN laboratory sits astride the Franco-Swiss border near Geneva. It was one of Europe’s first joint ventures and has 23 member states as of now. What is Large Hadron Collider? The Large Hadron …
What’s in the news? India and the US kicked off a two-day naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal, reflecting the growing congruence in their defence and military partnership. Indian Navy deployed its warship Shivalik and long-range maritime patrol aircraft …
About African Elephant African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They are slightly larger than their Asian cousins and can be identified by their larger ears. Although they were long grouped together as one species, scientists have determined …
What’s in the news? NASA and ISRO are collaborating on developing a satellite called NISAR (NASA-ISRO synthetic aperture radar), which will detect movements of the planet’s surface as small as 0.4 inches over areas about half the size of a …
What’s in the news? Global trade has been impacted after a container ship got stuck in the Suez Canal recently, the 193-km waterway that is pivotal in connecting Europe and Asia. Located in Egypt, the artificial sea-level waterway was built …
About UN Peacekeeping Forces The United Nations Peacekeeping Forces (UNPKF) are employed by the UN to maintain or re-establish peace in an area of armed conflict. The UN may engage in conflicts between states as well as in struggles within …
About PMFBY Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) launched in 2016, provides a comprehensive insurance cover against crop damage or loss arising out of unforeseen events thus helping in stabilising the income of the farmers and encouraging them for adoption …