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Sandalwood (Santalum album) is an aromatic tree valued for its long-lasting scent, medicinal properties, and cultural significance. Features The fragrance is due to high levels of Santalol an organic compound. Sandalwood’s roots and heartwood are used for extracting essential oil. Sandalwood … Continue reading →

DAC was established to streamline the procurement of defence weapons based on recommendations made by the Group of Ministers on Reforming the National Security System in February 2001. Composition Defence minister will chair it. The CDS and Chiefs of Army, … Continue reading →

Informal strategic forum comprising the United States, Japan, India, and Australia. The first meeting of Quad officials took place during ASEAN Regional Forum summit in the Philippines in May 2007. Quad partners engage regularly through Leaders, Foreign Ministers, Quad Sherpas, … Continue reading →

A group of tribes, which were initially during British time tagged the “criminal tribes” under the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871. Features The Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 was repealed in 1952, and the tribes under that act were denotified. … Continue reading →

Constitutional Backing It is a President’s rule or a state emergency imposed in a state under Article 356 of constitution. Why is it imposed? When the state government is not able to maintain the functioning of the state as per … Continue reading →

It is a scheme for the Member of Parliament to recommend development projects in their constituencies. Provisions of the Scheme The MP may recommend capital works projects in sectors such as infrastructure development, public health, sanitation, and water. Lok Sabha … Continue reading →

The Balochistan region is split among : Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Facts To Know The region in Pakistan is presently in news due to internal turmoil. The region is known for being resource rich. Considered critical by China for its … Continue reading →

Treaty between the USA and Russia towards reductions of strategic nuclear weapons. The original treaty was signed in 1991, before the dissolution of the USSR. Presently New START treaty has been in place since 2011. The treaty calls for mutual … Continue reading →

Dispute There is a dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over sharing the waters. Facts about the river! The river originates in the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka and flows through Tamil Nadu before emptying into the … Continue reading →

Note Gorillas are large, primarily herbivorous, great apes that live in the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. What you need to know? They are not naturally found in India. They share many human emotions such as laughter and sadness. Gorillas … Continue reading →