India and Russia appear eager to reestablish their relations in the modern world. The significant effort that Moscow and New Delhi have put forth to ensure that the meetings are fruitful and successful underscores the significance of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Russia this week. A five-day visit …

    Mangroves have made headlines for several reasons recently, highlighting their growing importance in environmental concerns and development projects. Here are some of the key issues: Destruction for development: Mangroves are often cleared for shrimp farms, agriculture, and infrastructure projects, leading to habitat loss and ecosystem degradation. A recent case in India involved the …

  According to estimates from the Power Ministry, India will see an increase in investments in renewable energy (RE) projects of more than 83%, reaching approximately $16.5 billion in 2024, as the nation concentrates on energy transition to lower carbon emissions. this is consistent with India’s desirable goal of generating …

  Following their approval by Parliament last week, the three new criminal justice bills got President Droupadi Murmu’s assent on Monday. the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act — will replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian …

In News The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Sunday (24th Dec 2023) that a one-way attack drone struck the MV Sai Baba, a crude oil tanker flying the flag of Gabon and sailing towards India, in the Southern Red Sea. The ship is owned and operated by …

Understanding COVID Coronaviruses: A large family of viruses that typically cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases like MERS and SARS. SARS-CoV-2: The specific virus responsible for COVID-19. It’s a single-stranded RNA virus with characteristic spike proteins that give it a crown-like appearance under a microscope. Origin and spread …

India’s Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) procurement program India’s Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) procurement program was ambitious to bolster the Indian Air Force (IAF) with 126 modern fighter jets. Launched in 2007, it quickly became one of the world’s largest defence deals, attracting bids from six major global manufacturers: …

  Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are privately pooled investment vehicles in India that collect funds from sophisticated investors for investing in accordance with a defined investment policy. They are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012. Why in NEWS …

The National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) is a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It was established in 1989 with the objective of providing financial assistance, concessional loans, and skill development training to members of Scheduled Castes (SCs) for …

The Forest Rights Act (FRA) – This landmark legislation, officially known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, is a crucial piece of Indian forest law. It aims to address the historical injustices faced by tribal and other traditional forest-dwelling communities by …