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 →