Sanshodhak is the last Survey Vessel (Large) of its class, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata, and delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 March 2026. It is designed for coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys and …
Bitumen is a thick, black, highly viscous, and adhesive substance obtained either from crude oil refining or found naturally in deposits such as oil sands. Composed mainly of heavy hydrocarbons, it functions as a durable, water-resistant binder. It is widely …
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by the Indian Parliament in late March 2026, marks a fundamental shift in the state’s approach toward gender identity. By amending the 2019 Act, the government has moved away from …
The Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) represent the core mechanism of the Paris Agreement (2015), shifting global climate governance from the top-down mandates of the Kyoto Protocol to a “bottom-up” system of national pledges. These documents outline a country’s post-2020 …
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) on March 18, 2026. This scheme is designed to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. Objective of the Scheme The aim of BHAVYA …
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It functions as the watchdog for the protection and promotion of human rights in India, particularly those relating to …
UN Resolutions are formal decisions or recommendations adopted by United Nations bodies to address international issues such as peace, security, human rights, conflicts, development, or sanctions. It is a written document voted on by member states that expresses the official …
Synthetic proteins are laboratory-designed molecules that mimic or expand upon the functions of natural proteins. Synthetic proteins are primarily created using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology. This process is the cornerstone of modern biotechnology and synthetic biology. Unlike natural proteins, which …
Open Market Operations (OMOs) are a vital quantitative (indirect) monetary policy tool used by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to regulate the volume of money supply and liquidity in the banking system. Conducted primarily through the E-Kuber electronic platform, …
Parliamentary Privilege refers to the special rights, immunities, and powers granted to Parliament as an institution, as well as to its individual members (MPs), enabling them to perform their constitutional duties effectively and independently. These privileges ensure that Parliament can …