United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

It is an international treaty formed in the Rio Earth Summit ( 1992) to coordinate the global response to climate change. Headquarters: Bonn, Germany Objectives The primary role of UNFCCC is to provide a framework for negotiating specific international treaties, … Continue reading

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PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a flagship government scheme to promote rooftop solar installations for households, and it was launched in 2024. Under the Ministry of  New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) It is a central sector scheme. The … Continue reading

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106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023

The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023, reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly. It aims to boost women’s political participation amid India’s patriarchal landscape. Known as Nari Shakti Vandan … Continue reading

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Periyar Tiger Reserve

Location: Idukki, Kerala Main Rivers: Mullayar and Periyar. Associated Tribal Community: Mannans, Paliyans, Malayarayans, Mala Pandarams, Uralis, and Ulladans. Vegetation: Tropical evergreen, semi- evergreen, and moist deciduous forest. Fauna: Elephants, Sambar, Gaur, Mouse Deer, Indian Wild Dog, and Tiger. Source: … Continue reading

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