Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) Initiative

Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) is an international initiative launched to strengthen, safeguard, and reform the United Nations-based multilateral system. Launch: On the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York. Objectives Defend UN-based multilateralism and … Continue reading →

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Rhino Conservation in India

Basics To Know The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is also known as the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. It is the largest of the three Asian rhino species. Characterised by a single horn and thick, armour-like skin folds. Mainly inhabits alluvial grasslands, … Continue reading →

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Kuno National Park

Location It is a national park in Madhya Pradesh. It is nestled near the Vindhyan Hills. Major River: Kuno River, a tributary of the Chambal River. Vegetation: The region has tropical dry deciduous forests, savannah grasslands, and riverine forests. Fact: … Continue reading →

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Article 22: Protection Against Arrest and Detention

Article 22 protects persons who are arrested or detained. Detention is of two types, namely, punitive and preventive. Punitive Detention: Punitive detention is to punish a person for an offence committed by him after trial and conviction in a court. … Continue reading →

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Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

Location: Southern Western Ghats (Kerala and Tamil Nadu) Peak: Agasthyarkoodam Fact: Part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves Ecological Significance: Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot Vegetation: Tropical evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous and montane forests. Key Fauna: Nilgiri tahr, lion-tailed … Continue reading →

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