Why in News: Dark matter detector experiment named LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) in the U.S. As of today, is the most sensitive dark matter detector in the world. Background All interactions in the universe are a result of four fundamental forces acting …
Context The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has announced five guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices and to protect consumer interests regarding the levy of service charges in hotels and restaurants. The guidelines are in addition to the Centre’s 2017 …
About PMFBY 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 of innovative practices. The scheme …
What’s in the news? The United Nations has released a report which noted that India is set to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, with each counting more than 1.4 billion residents this year, warning that …
Why in News: The ancient Buddhist site on the bank of Bhima river near Kanaganahalli (forming part of Sannati site) in Kalaburagi district, is under renovation Background Sannati and Kanaganahalli are villages on the bank of Bhima river. An Ashokan …
What’s in News: Archaeologists in Spain dug up an ancient jawbone that could help them look into the face of some of the earliest human ancestors in Europe. The find, which could be about 1.4 million years old, could also …
About The National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015. NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India, providing both directional …
What’s in the news? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is set to hold the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela as part of the Prime Minister’s Skill India Mission to boost career opportunities and practical training. The major purpose …
About CCPA The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) was constituted under The Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The CCPA aims to protect the rights of the consumer by cracking down on unfair trade practices, and false and misleading advertisements that are …