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The authority of a court or judicial body to initiate legal proceedings on its own accord, without a formal petition or party filing a case. Courts often exercise their suo moto jurisdiction by taking up matters based on media reports … Continue reading →

Corals are invertebrate animals belonging to a large group of colourful and fascinating animals called Cnidaria. Each individual coral animal is called a polyp. What is coral bleaching? Coral bleaching occurs when the symbiosis between corals and their symbiotic zooxanthellae … Continue reading →

Known as Gadadhar in his childhood, Sri Ramakrishna’s teachings led to the foundation of Ramakrishna Mission. He was known for the reestablishment of the ideal of God realization in the modern world. He had deep faith and understanding of all … Continue reading →

Internet shutdowns are ordered under the Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017, earlier was telegraph act 1885. Who can order it? Central Level: The Union Home Secretary. State Level: The State Home Secretary. Maximum … Continue reading →

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire. He was born in Pune. What you need to know He was born to Shahaji Bhonsle, a Maratha general, and Jijabai. He established a robust naval force. The Council of … Continue reading →

A Parliamentary Committee is a body constituted by the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha, or nominated by the Speaker/Chairman, to carry out functions delegated by Parliament. Derive their authority from the Constitution under Article 105 (powers and privileges) and Article … Continue reading →

Biopesticides are pest-control agents derived from natural biological sources such as microorganisms, plants, animals, or certain minerals. Types of Biopesticides Microbial Biopesticides – Contain microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa). Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)- Controls caterpillars Trichoderma viride – Controls soil-borne fungal … Continue reading →

It is a centrally sponsored scheme   focusing on border villages. Aim– Comprehensive development of the 2,967 villages in 46 blocks in 19 districts abutting the northern border in the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and UT of Ladakh Implemented … Continue reading →

A regulatory body in the field of civil aviation primarily dealing with safety issues. Functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) Became a statutory body in 2020 under the Aircraft (Amendment) Act. Key Functions of DGCA: Safety Oversight & … Continue reading →

Why in the news?: NHAI to Develop First-of-Its-Kind ‘Bee Corridors’ Along the National Highways. What are Bee Corridors? Bee Corridors are linear stretches of land, along infrastructures like highways, which are planted and managed with nectar and pollen-rich vegetation to … Continue reading →