Critical Mammals Pygmy Hog: The world’s smallest wild pig; indicator of grassland health; found mainly in Assam (Manas National Park). Namdapha Flying Squirrel: Endemic to a single valley in the Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh. Kolar Leaf-nosed Bat: Restricted to … Continue reading →

Fact: It is the world’s largest inland body of water. Location: Between Asia and Europe. Bordering Geographical Features: It lies east of the Caucasus Mountains and west of Central Asia’s vast steppe.  Bordering Countries: Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. … Continue reading →

Quantitative Tools – Quantitative tools of monetary policy are aimed at controlling the cost and quantity of credit. They are –  Bank Rate or Discount Rate Bank Rate or Discount Rate is the rate at which the RBI is ready … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →