Labour Codes of India
Why in the news? The Government of India notified the four new Labour Codes. Labour Codes of India What is it?: The Labour Codes of India consolidate 29 existing labour laws into four comprehensive and modernized codes aimed at simplifying … Continue reading
Georgia
Why in the news? India’s strengthening of textile and sericulture cooperation with Georgia, including participation in the 11th BACSA International Conference (CULTUSERI 2025). Georgia Location: Georgia is a country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and West Asia Capital: … Continue reading
Meerut Bugle
Why in the news? The Meerut Bugle has received a GI Tag. Meerut Bugle Origin: Bugle making in Meerut started from the 19th century itself. About: The Meerut Bugle is a traditional brass wind instrument with a rich heritage dating … Continue reading
Mutirão Agreement
Why in the news? The COP30 at Belem in Brazil saw the adoption of the Mutirão agreement as part of the negotiations. Mutirão agreement What is it?: “Mutirão” in Brazilian practice refers to collective, community‑driven mobilisation where people voluntarily come … Continue reading
Strait of Malacca
Why in the news? A well marked cyclonic system developed from a low pressure zone in Strait of Malacca, which is moving towards the Coromandel coast. Strait of Malacca Location: A narrow maritime chokepoint between Malay Peninsula (Malaysia) and Sumatra … Continue reading
Exercise Suryakiran
Why in the news? The 19th edition of Exercise SURYA KIRAN begins. Exercise Surya Kiran What is it?: It is a military exercise conducted annually between India and Nepal on a reciprocal basis in both countries. Host: Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Launch: … Continue reading
Lachit Borphukan
Why in the news? November 24 marks birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan Lachit Borphukan Born: 24th November 1622. Who is he?: He was an Army General of Ahom (Assam) Kingdom and is revered as the greatest military hero of Assam. … Continue reading
Climatology: Definition and Evolution of Atmosphere
Definition The envelope of gases surrounding the earth is called the atmosphere. It forms a protective boundary between outer space and the biosphere and stops UV rays of the sun from reaching the earth. It acts as a greenhouse by … Continue reading