Inflation occurs when there is a broad increase in the prices of goods and services. It reduces the purchasing power of money as seen in Iran. How is it measured? The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and the Consumer Price Index … Continue reading →

Origin: Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range, Kodagu (Coorg) district of Karnataka. Other Name: The Cauvery River (Kaveri) is designated as the ‘Dakshin Bharat ki Ganga’ or ‘the Ganga of the South’. Basin States: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Union … Continue reading →

NDCs are climate action plans submitted by countries under the Paris Agreement (2015) of UNFCCC, outlining their targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapting to climate impacts, and it is not legally binding targets. India’s NDCs First NDC … Continue reading →

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India mandates companies to allocate 2% of their average net profits from the preceding three years toward social, environmental, and economic development activities, and it is governed under the Companies Act, 2013 Applicability: Applies to … Continue reading →

Periods of extreme, sustained ocean warming are defined as sea surface temperatures (SSTs) that are significantly above the normal seasonal temperature range for a prolonged period. Causes: Climate Change: Rising global temperatures lead to more frequent and intense MHWs. Ocean … Continue reading →