News: India hosted an international conference marking the 60th anniversary of UNCITRAL, where EAM S. Jaishankar highlighted the need for predictable and harmonised legal frameworks. About United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is the legal body of the United Nations system in the field of international… Continue reading United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
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East Asia Summit
News: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, at the 21st East Asia Summit in Manila, stressed safe maritime channels and called for dialogue on regional conflicts. About East Asia Summit (EAS) The East Asia Summit is a leader-led forum where Indo-Pacific partners discuss regional political, security, and economic challenges. Establishment: It was established in 2005 with the convening… Continue reading East Asia Summit
FDI in Inventory-based E-commerce Models
News: The Government allowed Foreign Direct Investment in inventory-based e-commerce entities exclusively for exports of goods manufactured and produced in India. About FDI in Inventory-based E-commerce Models Two Models of E-commerce in India: India’s FDI policy has traditionally distinguished between two models of e-commerce: Inventory-based Model: The e-commerce entity owns the inventory of goods and… Continue reading FDI in Inventory-based E-commerce Models
Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace
News: The Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace was signed on 16 July to seek a treaty restricting AI access to nuclear launches. About Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace is a declaration that calls for an international treaty to prevent autonomous AI systems… Continue reading Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace
Pickaxe Mountain and Zagros Mountains
News: U.S. President Donald Trump threatened heavy strikes on Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain, which is linked to the country’s nuclear programme. About Pickaxe Mountain Location: Pickaxe Mountain is a mountain in the Zagros Mountain Range located in Isfahan Province, Iran. It is also known as “Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La” in Iran. Key Aspects: Underground Nuclear Facility:… Continue reading Pickaxe Mountain and Zagros Mountains
Sahibi River
News: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about expanded Sahibi River monitoring under the Delhi-Yamuna Drain Monitoring Programme. About Sahibi River The Sahibi River is also called the Sabi River. Origin: It originated from the eastern slopes of the Saiwar Protected Forest hills in Sikar district, Rajasthan. Nature: It is… Continue reading Sahibi River
Sal (Shorea robusta) and Sal Borer Infestation
News: The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has sought permission to fell nearly 150,000 sal trees after a severe sal borer infestation in Dindori district. About Sal (Shorea robusta) Tree Sal (Shorea robusta) is one of the oldest and strongest tree species and is an important forest tree of northern India. Family: It belongs to the Dipterocarpaceae… Continue reading Sal (Shorea robusta) and Sal Borer Infestation
State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report
News: The UN released the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report on July 21, 2026, highlighting India’s nutrition progress and challenges. About State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 Report State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report is the UN system’s flagship assessment of… Continue reading State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report
Key Facts About Panama
News: India and Panama held bilateral talks to deepen maritime cooperation in logistics, shipping, maritime security, skill development and digital transformation. Key Facts About Panama Location: Panama is a country in Central America. It is located on the Isthmus of Panama, a narrow bridge of land that connects North America and South America. Borders: It… Continue reading Key Facts About Panama
Borophene
News: Scientists have demonstrated borophene as a high-performance lubricant additive in castor oil, marking a significant breakthrough in sustainable lubrication technology. About Borophene Borophene is an allotrope of boron. It consists of a single-atom-thick sheet of boron atoms arranged in a two-dimensional (2D) lattice. Structure: Unlike graphene, which consists of carbon atoms arranged in a perfect… Continue reading Borophene
