The grouping of four democracies India, Australia, US and Japan– known as the quadrilateral security dialogue or quad came into force on November 12, 2017 on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit at Manila. AIM– All four nations find …
Air pollution refers to the release of pollutants into the air that are detrimental to human health and the planet as a whole. Causes of Air Pollution During winters, air quality deteriorates rapidly and it leads to high amounts of …
Context This year marks 15 years of the enactment of the Right to Information (RTI) law, which has empowered millions to assert their citizenship and show truth to power. About RTI Act Right to Information act, 2005: It gives the …
What’s in the news? A small study from India analysed the case for the use of indomethacin, a powerful anti-inflammatory drug, in low doses, for effective treatment of milder COVID-19 cases. Observations made in the study Currently paracetamol is widely …
What’s in the news? In a vital discovery which may help understand the mystery behind declining star formation activity in the Milky Way, a team of astronomers from the Pune-based National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR) and Raman Research Institute …
Context The Nobel Peace Prize 2020 was awarded to the World Food Programme (WFP) in recognition of its role in combating hunger and malnutrition across the developing world. The message which this award is sending to the world is that …
What is a food system? It is a framework that includes every aspect of feeding and nourishing people: from growing, harvesting and processing to packaging, transporting, marketing and consuming food. To be sustainable, a food system must provide enough nutritious …
The 8th Habit Stephen R. Covey FIND YOUR VOICE Organizations need to keep up with the constantly evolving and fast-paced world. After the Industrial Age, we have found ourselves in the Information/ Knowledge Worker Age. Many companies have not yet …
What’s in the news? In the Bihar elections, the symbols such as capsicum, chapati roller, dolli, bangles, etc have been allocated to the candidates. It is important to understand how the Election Commission allocates the candidates their symbols. What is …
About: The Narcotics Control Bureau was set up as apex drug law enforcement agency with view to coordinate actions of various central/state agencies in the matters related with drug law in the country. It works under the Ministry of Home …