Introduction The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) is a strategic economic initiative launched by the United States in May 2022. It aims to strengthen economic ties among member countries in the Indo-Pacific region, fostering resilience, sustainability, and shared prosperity. This framework holds significance for regional economies, including India, offering …

Concept : USSR (Soviet Union) Luna Program:Pioneering series of unmanned missions with milestones like: * Luna 2: First object to impact the Moon (1959) * Luna 3: First images of the Moon’s far side (1959) * Luna 9: First soft landing on the Moon (1966) * Luna 16, 20, 24: …

Concept : Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are periods of abnormally high sea surface temperatures (SSTs) in a specific region of the ocean. They’re like heatwaves on land, but in the ocean. Duration: They can last from days to months, even years in rare cases. Intensity: Their intensity varies, with some being …

Concept : The NCW, or National Commission for Women, is a crucial government body in India established for the protection and promotion of women’s rights. Established: The NCW was set up in 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. Function : Advisory and Recommendatory: It primarily functions as …

Introduction The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, popularly known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), is a landmark legislation in India. It aims to address historical injustices faced by Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (OTFDs) and empower them by …

Introduction Stubble burning, the practice of setting fire to leftover crop residue after harvest, is a major environmental concern in India. This widespread practice, particularly in northern states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, contributes significantly to air pollution, impacting public health and overall environmental quality. Negative Consequences of Stubble …

Introduction The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) is a landmark international agreement aimed at addressing the global crisis of biodiversity loss. It builds upon previous biodiversity frameworks, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, and sets ambitious targets for the conservation and …

Introduction The Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, 2013, is a landmark legislation in India that aims to create safe and secure working environments for women. This Act defines, prohibits, and lays down the procedures for the prevention and redressal of sexual harassment at workplaces. Let’s delve deeper into the …

Introduction The National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) is a flagship initiative launched by the Government of India (GoI) in 2021 to address India’s heavy dependence on edible oil imports. This mission aims to significantly increase domestic oil palm production, a key source of edible oil, and reduce import …

Concept : The Nilgiri Tahr, also known as the Nilgiri Ibex, is an endangered wild goat species endemic to the southern Western Ghats mountain range in India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. Habitat: Found in open montane grasslands (shola grasslands) at elevations of 1200 to 2600 meters. …