Current Affairs

The Scarborough Shoal is an oceanic coral atoll that developed on top of a seamount into a triangle shape in the eastern part of the South China Sea. It is the largest atoll in the South China Sea. The deep … Continue reading →

Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency or CAFE norms were first introduced in 2017 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, with the aim of curbing fossil fuel dependence and air pollution from road transport. Issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). … Continue reading →

UNCLOS is an international treaty that establishes the legal framework for marine and maritime activities. Also called the law of the sea Adopted in 1982 and came into force in 1994. Fact To Know Aim to ensure peaceful use of … Continue reading →

A recession is a period of temporary economic decline, typically involving reduced GDP, industrial output, employment, and income. Major Causes High inflation, rising interest rates, supply-and-demand imbalances, or external shocks such as pandemics or conflicts. Types Technical Recession: Two quarters … Continue reading →

It is a directive issued by political parties to ensure members attend and vote as per the party line. It is based on the conventions of the parliamentary government. Appointment of Whip Parties appoint senior members as Whip, to issue … Continue reading →

Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a mechanism through which the government supports farmers by purchasing their crops at a pre-determined price. This assured price encourages farmers to invest in quality seeds and technology without fear of distress sales.   What … Continue reading →

Delimitation is the act or process of fixing the limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country to reflect population changes. The constitution mandates that the Commission’s orders are final and cannot be questioned before any court, and it … Continue reading →

It is a national park in Madhya Pradesh. It is nestled near the Vindhyan Hills. Major rivers in the region are the Kuno River, which is a tributary of the Chambal River. The region has tropical dry deciduous forests, savannah … Continue reading →

It is the movement of rock mass or debris down the slope, and it is a type of mass wasting. Landslide Vulnerability Zones of India Around 12.6% of the land area, excluding snow-covered areas, is prone to landslide hazards. Zones … Continue reading →

It is a freshwater dolphin species found in the lower parts of the Indus River in Pakistan and in the River Beas, a tributary of the Indus River in Punjab, India. Threats Unsustainable fishing The construction of dams led to … Continue reading →