Posted in Environment Species in news Treaties and Conventions

Global Declaration for River Dolphins

11 nations from Asia and South America have just ratified a landmark document known as the “Global Declaration for River Dolphins.”

Posted in Economy Economy Concepts Economy Institutions

Tax Base Widens

Direct Taxes Data shows robust growth in gross total income of individuals and a widening tax base.

Posted in Agriculture Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Seed Production System in India

Symposium on Production of Improved and Traditional Seed through Cooperative Sector was organized by Bharatiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL).

Posted in Chemistry Science & Technology

Thallium

Five members of family poisoned with Thallium to death.

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.