Current Affairs

Conditions The President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.  It may be noted that the president can declare a national emergency even … Continue reading →

It is a permanent intergovernmental organization of oil-exporting countries. Formation It was established in 1960 by the five founding members Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. Headquarters Vienna, Austria. Mission To coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its … Continue reading →

 It is a trans-Himalayan River flowing through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal, and Rangpur in Bangladesh.  Originates as Chhombo Chhu from a glacial lake Khangchung Chho in Sikkim. It is a right bank tributary of the Brahmaputra … Continue reading →

  Source: The Indian Express

The Index of Service Production is a proposed monthly indicator for measuring output in India’s services sector, similar to the Index of Industrial Production. Proposed by: It is proposed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Developing Agency: … Continue reading →

A flash flood is a sudden, rapid flooding event that occurs within minutes to a few hours. Cause Cloudburst or intense localised rainfall. Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayan regions. Dam or embankment failure. Urbanisation leading to impervious … Continue reading →

The Security Council was established by the UN Charter in 1945. It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. Its primary responsibility is to work to maintain international peace and security. The council is headquartered in … Continue reading →

Coal is a combustible rock with high carbon and hydrocarbons, formed over millions of years from plant material. Types of Coal (Based on Carbon Content) Anthracite: Best quality, high carbon (80-95%), rare in India (mainly in Jammu & Kashmir). Bituminous: … Continue reading →

Site Location Important Findings Harappa Situated on the banks of the river Ravi in Punjab (Pakistan). Sandstone statues of Human anatomy Granaries Bullock carts Mother Goddess Mohenjo-Daro (Also called Mound of the Dead) (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Situated on the … Continue reading →

  Source: The Hindu