Why in the news? The Indo-Tibetan Border Police is establishing 10 all-woman border posts along Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) What is it?: Indo-Tibetan Border Police is one of the Central Armed Police … Continue reading →

Why in the news? At the IBSA meet  Indian Prime Minister called for UNSC reforms stating that it is ‘  no longer an option but a necessity’ United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Formation: The Security Council was established by the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India urged that Global Equity and People centric approaches be given priority in Just transition at the COP30 in Brazil. Just Transition Work Programme What is it?: Just Transition (JT) refers to ensuring a fair, equitable … Continue reading →

Desert Desert – A desert is a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. About 1/5 of the world’s land is made up of deserts. Almost all the … Continue reading →

Outwash Plains When the glacier reaches its lowest point and melts, it leaves behind a stratified deposition material, consisting of rock debris, clay, sand, gravel etc. This layered surface is called till plain or an outwash plain and a downward … Continue reading →