About Coastal erosion Coastal erosion is the loss or displacement of land, or the long-term removal of sediment and rocks along the coastline due to the action of waves, currents, tides, wind-driven water, waterborne ice, or other impacts of storms. …
About green turtles Green turtle is one of the largest sea turtles and the only herbivore among the different species. Green turtles are in fact named for the greenish color of their cartilage and fat, not their shells. Green turtles …
About Budgette Frogs Budgett’s frogs are distinctive-looking amphibians with a flattened body and a broad, rounded head. These frogs are native to South America, specifically in parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Budgett’s frogs are found in areas with slow-moving …
About Channapatna toys Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication (GI) under the …
About Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’ Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) entered into force in 2022. CEPA covers goods, services and digital trade, among others, that will allow 90% of India’s exports a duty-free …
About AIF Alternative Investment Fund or AIF is a privately pooled investment vehicle, which collects funds from investors, for investing it in accordance with a defined investment policy for the benefit of its investors. AIF does not include funds covered …
The LIC-IS domain problem in India refers to the complex and ongoing challenges related to small scale threats within the country’s borders. These threats are characterised by being: Low-intensity: Compared to full-blown wars, LIC-IS involves smaller-scale violence and disruption, often …
Context: Supreme Court’s quashing the Gujarat government’s order prematurely releasing 11 persons sentenced to life imprisonment for gangrapeing a five-month pregnant Bilkis Bano, and killing 14 members of her family, including her three-year-old daughter, in the 2002 Gujarat riots has …
What’s in the news? India is set to embark on its maiden winter expedition to the Arctic, making it the first Asian nation to stay at the northernmost polar region throughout the year. Since 2008, India operates a research base …
Context: The European Union(EU)’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) policy intends to tax carbon-intensive products coming into the EU from 2026. There is a concern that this mechanism could have serious implications on the Indian Manufacturing sector. Carbon Border Adjustment …