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World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2024, Theme, History and Significance

The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, celebrated every year on October 27, is a UNESCO-designated event dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of audiovisual heritage, including films, audio recordings, broadcasts, and multimedia files. This day highlights the importance of safeguarding...

Pali Language

About Pali Language Origin: The term "Pali" is a modern designation, and its origins are debated among scholars. Prior to the 6th or 7th century, there wasn't a distinct language recognized as Pali. Early References: The earliest mentions of Pali...

Bhitarkanika National Park

About Bhitarkanika National Park It is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It is located near the Bay of Bengal, making it an important coastal ecosystem. It is designated as a Ramsar Site. Bhitarkanika River flows through this national...

Environmental Ship Index

About Environmental Ship Index (ESI) ESI is a voluntary system that measures the environmental footprint of merchant vessels. It identifies ships that perform better than the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) emission standards. ESI is published by the International Association of...

Water Hyacinth

About Water Hyacinth It is a floating aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin but has spread to various regions around the world, including India. It is known for its beautiful purple flowers and broad, glossy leaves. Habitat: Prefers freshwater...

Capacity Building Commission

About Capacity Building Commision (CBC) It is an independent body of the Government of India which was established in 2021 to transform the Indian civil services learning ecosystem. It is a 3-member Commission, supported by an internal Secretariat headed by...

Emission Gap Report (EGR)

About Emission Gap Report (EGR) It is an annual report by UNEP that tracks the gap between current and desired global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Emissions gap: Difference between expected emissions under current policies and the levels required to meet...

Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe)

About Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) It is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of Space (DOS). It acts as an interface between ISRO and Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) to...

Secularism, Articles and Constitutional Amendment, Challenges

The court made the oral observation while hearing a batch of petitions filed by former Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy and others challenging the inclusion of the words “socialist” and “secular” in the Preamble to the Constitution. What is Meant...

Nature Restoration Law (NRL) and Its Relevance for India

About the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) This law is part of the EU's Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the European Green Deal. Key Features of the NRL Restoration Targets: Restoration of at least 20% of land and sea areas by...