About NATO Formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington Treaty, NATO is a political and military alliance of 32 countries from North America and Europe. Established during the Cold War to counter Soviet aggression, NATO’s primary objective is …
About Sacred groves are clusters of trees which are protected and sustained by the local communities because of their cultural and spiritual significance. It usually consists of a dense cover of vegetation including climbers, herbs, shrubs and trees, with the …
About ILO The International Labour Organisation was created in 1919, as part of the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I. In 1944, ILO adopted the Declaration of Philadelphia which embodies basic principles of economic justice. It became the …
What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Did you know? TB is an ancient disease and has been documented to have existed in Egypt as early as 3000 BC. TB most commonly affects …
About “Five Eyes” refers to an intelligence-sharing alliance of the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. These partner countries share a broad range of intelligence with one another in one of the world’s most unified multilateral …
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 The idea of creation of Zonal Councils was mooted by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1956. He suggested that the States proposed to be reorganised may be grouped into four or five zones …
What’s in the news? The Indian Army is set to participate in the 6th edition of India-Japan Joint Military Exercise, DHARMA GUARDIAN. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted in the East Fuji Maneuver Training Area of Japan. The aim …
About IWAI The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was established in 1986 for development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation. It is a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Shipping. The Authority primarily undertakes projects for …