Debentures
A debenture is a medium- to long-term debt security issued by a company as a means of borrowing money at a fixed interest rate. Features Classified as borrowed funds or liabilities, making debenture holders creditors (not owners) of the company. … Continue reading
International Criminal Court (ICC)
What is it?: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an intergovernmental organisation and international tribunal. Formation It is the first international criminal court that is permanently established. The Rome Statute, which served as its foundation document, became effective on July … Continue reading
Sarnath
It is a Buddhist heritage site located near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Recently, it became India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site Fact To Know The location where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Tied to the Mauryan period and the spread of … Continue reading
National Mission for Natural Farming
It is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2024 to promote chemical-free, low-cost natural farming across India. It aims to improve soil health, reduce input costs, support climate-resilient agriculture, and provide safe food. Features Coverage Target: 15,000 clusters in Gram … Continue reading
Chandipura Virus
It belongs to the Rhabdoviridae family, the same virus family that includes rabies. It was first identified in 1965 in Chandipura village in Maharashtra, India. The virus is known to cause Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), a serious condition that leads … Continue reading