Intrusive Forms The lava that is discharged during volcanic eruptions on cooling develops into igneous rocks. The cooling may take place either on arriving at the surface or also while the lava is still in the crustal portion. According to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian Army inducted Saksham Counter-UAS Grid system to secure tactical battlefield space, ensuring comprehensive airspace security. ‘Saksham’ Counter-Unmanned Aerial System Grid System What is it?: Saksham stands for “Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill … Continue reading →

Why in the news? UN to cut 25% of its global peacekeeping force in response to U.S. funding strains. UN Peacekeeping Forces (UNPK) What is it?: The UN Peacekeeping Forces were established when the UN Security Council approved the deployment … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has expanded the ambit of e-NAM by adding nine new commodities taking the total number of commodities under e-NAM to 247. National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) What is it?: It … Continue reading →

Why in the News? India has launched the National Red List Assessment initiative during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. National Red List Assessment Purpose: To fulfil India’s commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Labour & Employment has released the Draft National Labour & Employment Policy – Shram Shakti Niti 2025 for public consultation. Draft National Labour & Employment Policy – Shram Shakti Niti 2025 What is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi for a formal meeting for the the first time New Delhi has officially hosted a leader of the Taliban regime that took power … Continue reading →