Current affairs

Flags of Convenience and Shadow Fleets

About Flags of Convenience (FoCs) FoC refers to the practice where shipowners register their vessels in a country different from where they are owned to avoid stricter regulations, higher taxes and labour laws. These countries are called flag states. They...

National Commission on Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)

National Commission on Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) It is a statutory body constituted by the GoI under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. Composition: Chairperson (Not necessarily Woman) + 6 members (At Least 2 Women) Appointment...

United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UN CBD)

United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UN-CBD) It is a multilateral treaty aimed at promoting sustainable development through the conservation of biological diversity. It was an outcome of the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Goals: Conservation of...

Strategic locations of Ladakh

Key Strategic Locations of Ladakh Location Description Aksai Chin A high-altitude desert region controlled by China but claimed by India. It serves as a vital transit route for China, connecting Tibet with Xinjiang. Demchok Situated in eastern Ladakh, near the...

Bihta Dry Port, Transforming Bihar’s Trade Landscape

The inauguration of Bihar's first Dry Port and Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Bihta, near Patna, marks a pivotal moment for the state's logistics and industrial landscape. Launched on October 21, 2024, by Industries Minister Nitish Mishra, this facility is...

Adar Poonawalla Buys 50% Stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma

Overview Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, has acquired a 50% stake in Dharma Productions, a prominent Indian film production company founded by Karan Johar's father, Yash Johar. This acquisition represents a strategic entry into the entertainment sector...

Hurricane Oscar, Formation, Significance and Preparedness

Hurricanes are among the most destructive natural disasters that can affect multiple countries across various regions. Recently, Hurricane Oscar caught the attention of meteorologists and global observers as it made landfall, causing widespread damage. In this article, we will explore the...

Global Digital Compact (GDC) at UN Summit 2024

Global Digital Compact was adopted by UN members in the recently concluded United Nations Summit of Future 2024. Global Digital Compact lays down a comprehensive framework for global governance of Artificial Intelligence and other digital technologies. What is the Global...

Iodine Deficiency

About Iodine Iodine is a non-metallic, lustrous, solid element & is the least reactive halogen. Iodine is an essential nutrient for the human body, especially for the brain, nervous system, and thyroid gland. It is a component of thyroxine, a...

Use of Mining Dust to Enhance Carbon Capture

About Rock Weathering Rock weathering is a geo-chemical process where rocks break down into minerals over thousands of years. During this process, atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) reacts with minerals like calcium and magnesium, turning into bicarbonates. These bicarbonates eventually travel...