About the human shield effect In recent decades, increasing urbanization has led to ever more non-domesticated animals living in closer proximity to humans. Mesopredators, which include medium-sized carnivorous species, tend to move into human-dominated areas to avoid predation by larger …
Permafrost Permafrost is essentially any ground that stays frozen, 0 degree Celsius or lower, for at least two years straight. These permanently frozen grounds are often found in Arctic regions such as Greenland, Alaska (the United States), Canada, Russia and …
What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is an ancient disease and has been documented to have existed in Egypt as early as 3000 BC. TB most commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary …
About AIIB The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international development bank that provides financing for infrastructure projects in Asia. Headquartered in Beijing, it began operations in 2016. It includes more than 100 members worldwide (India is a founder …
What’s in the news? Remittances to the country by non-resident Indians rose 26% on year to about $112.5 billion in FY23, underscoring the surge in demand for Indian professionals globally after the pandemic. Remittances to India were $89.1 billion in …
What are parliamentary privileges? Parliament and its Members (MPs) have certain rights and immunities that enable them to function effectively in their legislative roles. These are called parliamentary privileges. Parliamentary privileges are a mix of provisions in the Constitution, statutes, …