Lebanon
Why in the news? Lebanon and Israel have both named civilian representatives to a committee that was previously composed only of military officials to oversee implementation of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.. Lebanon Location: Lebanon is a country in West Asia. Capital: … Continue reading
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act
Why in the news? In recent years, amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act have been introduced to strengthen domestic mining by enabling exploration licences, national-level auctions, inclusion of mining-associated minerals, and the creation of a national … Continue reading
National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)
Why in the news? The NCBC has proposed removing 35 communities from the Central OBC list in West Bengal. National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) Formation Established in 1993 under the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993. Received constitutional … Continue reading
Leprosy
Why in news? India continues to account for about 57% of global leprosy cases, with factors such as genetic vulnerability and poor living conditions increasing susceptibility to the disease. Leprosy Other Nme: Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s Disease. Fact: … Continue reading
National Green Tribunal
Why in the news The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance and initiated a formal inquiry into the reported air and water pollution attributed to Fresh Cut Organic Products Private Limited in Kerala. National Green Tribunal (NGT) … Continue reading
Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)
Why in the news? Ministry of Minority Affairs, in association with Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) and State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM), Tripura, organized an Industry Conclave on Convergence for Viksit Bharat-2047 through skilling under PM VIKAS in … Continue reading
Oceanography: Corals
Corals are calcareous rocks, formed from the skeletons of minute sea animals, called polyps. The polyps extract calcium salts from seawater to form hard skeletons which protect their soft bodies. The corals live in colonies fastened to the rocky seafloor. … Continue reading