Antimicrobial Resistance
The resistance developed by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites against the medicines used to control their growth i.e. Antibiotics. Why do we need to be concerned? It is a major global public health threat because antibiotics are the … Continue reading
Inflation
Inflation occurs when there is a broad increase in the prices of goods and services. It reduces the purchasing power of money as seen in Iran. How is it measured? The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and the Consumer Price Index … Continue reading
Kaveri River
Origin: Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range, Kodagu (Coorg) district of Karnataka. Other Name: The Cauvery River (Kaveri) is designated as the ‘Dakshin Bharat ki Ganga’ or ‘the Ganga of the South’. Basin States: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Union … Continue reading
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and UNFCCC
NDCs are climate action plans submitted by countries under the Paris Agreement (2015) of UNFCCC, outlining their targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapting to climate impacts, and it is not legally binding targets. India’s NDCs First NDC … Continue reading