About As a general principle, land falling within 10 kms (in some exceptional cases it can even go beyond that) of the boundaries of the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries are categorized as Eco-Fragile Zones or Eco-sensitive Zones. They are …
About ICI The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a production volume index published on a monthly basis. ICI measures combined and individual performance of production of eight core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, …
Advances in Cancer Treatment The three major forms of treatment for any cancer are surgery (removing the cancer), radiotherapy (delivering ionising radiation to the tumour), and systemic therapy (administering medicines that act on the tumour). Surgery and radiotherapy have been …
About EMRS The scheme of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) was introduced in 1997-98 with an objective to provide quality middle and high-level education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas. The schools are aimed to enable ST students …
Background: The United Nations has designated September 29 as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (FLW). Events to mark the day are jointly convened by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the United Nations Environment …
About UPI Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is India’s mobile based, fast payment system that facilitates customers to make round the clock payments instantly using a Virtual Payment Address created by the customer. This eliminates the risk of sharing bank account …
About the Index Global Innovation Index (GII) is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. GII ranks global economies according to their innovation capabilities, using 80+ indicators. The metrics include institutions, …
Context: Recently, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer added his voice to a growing chorus for India’s inclusion as a permanent member of UNSC. Starmer’s strong support follows similar endorsements from leaders of the United States and France. About UNSC: The …
About The Government of India is setting up PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks to boost the textiles sector. The Parks will come up in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. …