Current Affairs

It is an international treaty adopted at the Rio Earth Summit (1992) to coordinate the global response to climate change. Headquarters: Bonn, Germany  Objectives The primary role of UNFCCC is to provide a framework for negotiating specific international treaties, known … Continue reading →

The Sixth Schedule (Articles 244(2) and 275(1)) provides for autonomous administrative arrangements in certain tribal areas of the North-East. It seeks to protect the distinct cultures, customs, and governance practices of tribal communities while ensuring their integration into the Indian … Continue reading →

Act East Policy It is a diplomatic initiative to promote economic, strategic, and cultural relations with the vast Asia-Pacific region at different levels. The ‘Act East Policy’ announced in 2014 is the upgrade of the “Look East Policy”. Objectives It … 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 →

Veera Pasi was a freedom fighter and military commander associated with the Revolt of 1857 in present-day Raebareli. He was a trusted lieutenant of Rana Beni Madhav Baksh Singh, the ruler of the Shankarpur Estate. Early Life He was born … Continue reading →

Cabinet ministers are part of the council of ministers headed by the Chief Minister in the state or the Prime Minister at the centre. They are ministers who head important ministries like defence or home. The cabinet, headed by the … Continue reading →

It is a sustainable silk that is harvested without killing the silkworm. It is indigenous to the northeast India, especially the state of Assam. Mulberry, Tasar (Kosa), Muga, and Eri are the four varieties of silk grown in India. It … Continue reading →

It is a major sea barrier in the Netherlands that protects low-lying areas from seawater intrusion. It separates the saltwater Wadden Sea from the freshwater Ijsselmeer lake. It can help in inland navigation, freshwater management, and renewable energy generation. The … Continue reading →

The first Indian to have won a Nobel prize in literature. He was affectionately called Gurudev by Gandhiji Tagore had used the pseudonym Bhanusimha for publishing his works. He is credited with composing the national anthems of India – Jana … Continue reading →

It is a deep-water port located in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province. It is on the Gulf of Oman at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz. It is the only Iranian port having direct access to the Indian Ocean. It is … Continue reading →