Producer Price Index (PPI) Definition: The Producer Price Index (PPI) is an economic indicator that measures the average change in prices that producers receive for their goods and services at various stages of production. It focuses on the producer’s perspective, unlike the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures prices from …

Context: The Government of India has approved interest-free loans for 50 years to various States for the development of tourism sites and infrastructure, focusing on lesser-known destinations. This initiative aims to develop 40 new tourism projects across 23 States, reducing overcrowding at popular destinations and promoting alternative tourist locations. Objective …

Context: India’s environmental accomplishments were overlooked in the Global Nature Conservation Index (NCI) 2024, primarily due to the exclusion of country-reported data. Despite this, India has demonstrated leadership in various international environmental forums and made significant progress in biodiversity conservation, climate action, and sustainable development. Legislative Framework for Biodiversity Conservation …

Definition: Greenwashing is the practice where companies, organizations, or even countries make misleading or unverifiable claims about their products, services, or operations being environmentally friendly. This often involves using deceptive symbols, language, or imagery to highlight eco-friendly aspects while concealing harmful practices. Types of Greenwashing Greenhushing: Companies deliberately withhold information …

The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is a key international treaty aimed at eliminating chemical weapons and promoting global peace and security. Key Features of the CWC Objective: Prohibits the development, production, acquisition, stockpiling, retention, transfer, and use of chemical weapons. Mandates the destruction of existing stockpiles of chemical weapons. Establishment: …

Context: A district court has recently accepted a petition claiming that a Shiva temple lies beneath the shrine of the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer. Life and Legacy Alternate Names: Also known as Moinuddin Hasan Chishti, he is venerated with the title Ghareeb Nawaz (Benefactor of the …