What’s the news? According to UN experts, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef should be added to a list of “in danger” World Heritage sites as it has been “significantly impacted” by climate change. It was the first time on record the …
What’s the news? The report called ‘State of Global Water Resources 2021 published by the UN body – the World Meteorological Organisation ’ – a first of its kind launched has underlined concerns about the effects of climate change on …
What’s in the news? The World Bank has released its Migration and Development Brief report. Highlights of the Report India is expected to receive a record $100 billion in remittance in 2022, the top recipient this year. India’s remittance will …
About Millets Millets are a group of small seeded grasses used as cereals. The Indian sub-continent has had a rich heritage of growing them and until very recently millets formed a very large part of our food basket. Sadly, the …
About UNSC The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was established in 1946 as one of the six principal organs of the UN. It is generally viewed as the apex of the UN system. It is responsible for the maintenance of …
Initiatives for welfare of Disabled Persons As per the Census 2011, there are 2.68 crore persons with disabilities (Divyangjans) in the country. The Government of India has started various initiatives to empower India’s divyang population in many ways. Rights of …
About PMKVY Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship implemented by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The scheme was launched in 2015. It is implemented under the Skill India …
What is a windfall tax? A windfall tax is a higher tax rate levied by governments against certain industries when economic conditions allow those industries to experience above-average profits. So when any industry, in this case-oil and gas- benefits from …
What is PMI? Purchasing Managers’ Index is an economic indicator which indicates the business activity & economic health of both the manufacturing and service sectors. PMI of India is published by Japanese firm Nikkei but compiled and constructed by IHS …