Great Nicobar Island Development Project
Why in the news? The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has prepared a map for the denotification and renotification of tribal reserve land for the Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project, and will soon be finalizing the sites for setting up … Continue reading
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Why in the news? Leaders from 21 Asia-Pacific Rim nations concluded their annual summit with a joint declaration emphasizing the importance of regional economic cooperation and integration. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Establishment: Established in 1989, in response to the growing … Continue reading
Georgia
Why in the news? Georgia has rapidly emerged as a preferred destination for Indian medical aspirants, with education-related remittances rising to $50.25 million in 2024–25. Georgia Location: Georgia is a country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and West … Continue reading
Alfvén Waves
Why in the news? Studies confirmed the presence of Alfvén Waves in Solar Corona. Alfvén Waves What is it?: Alfvén Waves are magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves– the oscillations that occur in a plasma (ionised gas) in the presence of a magnetic … Continue reading
Digital Marine Fisheries Census 2025
Why in the news? The launch of Marine Fisheries Census 2025 signifies a landmark step in achieving a fully digital and transformative shift in the nation’s fisheries enumeration process. Digital Marine Fisheries Census 2025 What is it?: The National Marine … Continue reading