About ISA The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). ISA is the organization through which States Parties to UNCLOS organize and control all …
What is Geo engineering? It refers to deliberate, large-scale intervention carried out in the Earth’s natural systems to reverse the impacts of climate change. This involves techniques to physically manipulate the global climate to cool the planet. Geo engineering technologies …
Context Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India today taking over from Justice DY Chandrachud. Appointment of CJI- the Process The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed …
About Mohiniyattam Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form originating from the state of Kerala. It is traditionally a solo dance performed by women after extensive training. The dance gets its name from Mohini – the female enchantress avatar of the …
What’s in the news? In the recently concluded ‘Summit of the Future’ organised by the United Nations, member countries adopted the ‘Global Digital Compact’ (GDC). This ambitious instrument focuses on the potential of digital technologies, with the specific intention to …
About Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs) are nanometre-sized diamonds made of carbon nanoparticles. They are produced in a process that involves high temperature and high pressure. FNDs are stable under light and aren’t toxic to living things, so they have many applications …
About The S-400 Triumf is a mobile surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by Russia. The system can engage all types of aerial targets including aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and ballistic and cruise missiles within the range of 400km, at …
About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) provides a time-bound process for resolving the insolvency of corporate debtors called the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP). Insolvency is a situation where individuals or companies are unable …
About RCEP Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a free trade agreement between 15 Asia-Pacific nations. The signatory countries include 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members — Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam …