Wind energy is a renewable, non-conventional source of energy generated by converting the kinetic energy of wind into electricity. India is the 4th largest country globally in installed wind power capacity. Installed wind capacity (30 June 2026): 57.44 GW. The …
Introduction Approval of Strength Expansion: The Union Cabinet approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, raising sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges (including the CJI). Backlog and Digital Surge Catalyst: The move addresses a backlog exceeding …
Life History and Background The Architect of National Identity: Pingali Venkayya was a visionary freedom fighter, linguist, educationist, agriculturist, and the creator of India’s national flag. Birth & Education: Born on August 2, 1876, in Bhatlapenumarru, Andhra Pradesh. He pursued …
About the Scheme Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG). Type: Central Sector Scheme (100% Centrally funded). Total Outlay: ₹84,084 crore. Implementation Period: Up to FY 2030–31. Objective: To unlock India’s offshore hydrocarbon potential by promoting exploration, increasing …
Nipun is a specialized naval ship designed specifically for deep-sea diving, underwater rescue, and search-and-recovery operations. It is the second vessel under the Navy’s Nistar-class Diving Support Vessels (following its sister ship, INS Nistar).It is designed and built by Hindustan …
Background After independence in 1947, India adopted national symbols such as the National Flag, National Anthem, and Constitution as representations of sovereignty, unity, and democratic values. There was no specific penal law initially to punish acts like burning, defacing, or …
Statutory Basis: Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are notified under Section 3(2)(v) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, read with Rule 5(1) of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. Nodal Ministry: ESZs are notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change …
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are cultural, natural, or mixed properties recognized for their Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) to humanity under the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention. A site must first be included in a country’s Tentative List, after which it …
UNESCO World Heritage Sites UNESCO World Heritage Sites are cultural, natural, or mixed properties recognized for their Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) to humanity under the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention. A site must first be included in a country’s Tentative …