Why in the news? The Union Government is developing a national web portal to try and take the entire process of forest rights recognition and management online under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006 … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Government of India informed Parliament that 47 Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) are currently operational across the country, covering about 87% of India’s geographical area. Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) What is it?: A Doppler Weather Radar … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange’ alert for dense to very dense fog, cold wave conditions in North India ahead of Chill-e-Kalan. Cold Wave Definition: A cold wave is a meteorological phenomenon characterized … Continue reading →

Why in the news? ICG Ship Sarthakmakes first port call at Iran’s Chabahar port and visit is aligned with India’s SAGAR and MAHASAGAR vision. Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR Vision) What is it?: It is India’s … Continue reading →