Why in the news? The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying recently released draft rules and guidelines to enable “sustainable” fishing in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the High Seas. Indian Fisheries Sector What is it? The … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Myanmar’s military government declares Karen ethnic rebels terrorist group. Myanmar Capital: Naypyidaw Border Countries: Bangladesh, India , China, Thailand, and Laos. Bordering Waterbodies: Bay of Bengal. Indian States Bordering Myanmar : Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The 7th meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) was held in New Delhi Saudi Arabia Location: Saudi Arabia is a western Asian country located in the Arabian Peninsula. Capital: Riyadh Border … Continue reading →

Why in the news? As per recent study deforestation-induced warming caused an extra 28,000 deaths per year in the tropics between 2001 and 2020. Deforestation in the Tropics Deforestation: The large-scale clearing or degradation of forests, often converted into non-forest … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian aquanauts dived into the Atlantic Ocean aboard France’s submersible Nautile as part of preparations for the Samudrayaan Project. Samudrayan Project Associated Program: It is part of the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) launched by the Ministry … Continue reading →

Primary Health Care (PHC) Definition It aims to provide basic, affordable, and accessible healthcare services to all individuals, especially in rural and underserved areas. Focus Points Comprehensive Approach Primary health care in India provides a wide array of services such … Continue reading →

Mental Health in India Definition The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as a condition of well-being in which every person can reach their full potential, manage everyday pressures, engage in productive and fruitful employment, and contribute to their … Continue reading →

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 and Amendment, 1988 The Act gives State Pollution Control Boards regulatory authority to set and enforce effluent regulations for factories. A Central Pollution Control Board fulfils the same tasks for Union … Continue reading →

What is it? An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a crucial process used to identify and evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project or development.  It’s essentially a risk assessment for the environment, aiming to predict and minimise … Continue reading →

Features Persistence: POPs resist degradation in the environment, remaining active for years or even decades. Bioaccumulation: They accumulate in the fatty tissues of living organisms, increasing in concentration as they move up the food chain. This process, known as biomagnification, … Continue reading →