Posted in Environment Environment Organisations Pollution Treaties and Conventions

Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) | UNCCD’s 1st data dashboard

UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) launched first data dashboard compiling national figures from 126 countries recently.

Posted in Geography Human Geography

International Migration Outlook 2023

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published the International Migration Outlook 2023, a report that examines global migration patterns and trends.

Posted in Economy Energy and Infrastructure

Reference fuels

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) released the first barrel of reference gasoline and diesel fuels.

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

Prelims Facts Corner – 26 October 2023

Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, Exercise Harimau Shakti-2023, National Cooperative for Exports Ltd. (NCEL)

Posted in Energy and Infrastructure

World Energy Outlook 2023

World Energy Outlook 2023 was released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) recently.

PM SVANidhi Scheme
Posted in Social Sector Economy Schemes and Initiatives

PM SVANidhi scheme

Report “Phenomenal impact of PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)scheme on street vendors: An analysis by SBI” was released recently.

Ramleela
Posted in History Culture

How Ramleela reach Trinidad?

The tradition of performing Ram Leela is still carried in Trinidad and Tobago islands by Indian Diaspora, who migrated to the island as indentured laborers, from India.

Air Quality Index
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives Environment Pollution

Air Quality Index (AQI)

The Air Quality Index of Mumbai is worse than Delhi.

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

Prelims Facts Corner – 25 October 2023

Dogra dynasty, Fluorescence, Purple Economy (Care economy), What is ball lightning?

Posted in Science & Technology Biology

Gut Microbiome and COVID-19

A recent study suggests that severe COVID might be linked to fungal organisms in the gut microbiome, potentially resulting from alterations in the immune system triggered by certain fungal species.

Posted in Science & Technology Biology ICT Legislations Polity

DNA, face matching systems at police stations

More than a year after the Criminal Procedure Identification Act was passed by Parliament, the Centre is all set to roll out “DNA and face-matching” systems at 1,300 police stations across the country.

Posted in World Affairs Sports

How Olympic cities are selected?

How Olympic cities are selected | Explained