News: Recent alleged derogatory remarks against the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court triggered calls for contempt proceedings to protect judicial authority. About Contempt of Court in India Contempt of court is a legal tool used to protect the dignity and functioning of courts by addressing conduct that lowers their authority or obstructs… Continue reading Contempt of Court in India
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Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J)
News: Recently, the first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J) issued recommendations on its functioning to ensure meaningful IPLC participation in CBD decision-making. About Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J) It is the first permanent body of its kind under any multilateral environmental agreement, providing a… Continue reading Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J)
Umngot River
News: Meghalaya’s Umngot River is in news as soil dumping into a feeder rivulet turned its crystal-clear waters muddy, prompting government intervention. About Umngot River It also called Dawki River or Wah Umngot. Origin: It originates from the Eastern Shillong Peak, which is located 1,800 m above sea level. Location : It flows through Dawki… Continue reading Umngot River
World Cooperative Monitor (WCM) Report 2025
News: Union Minister of Cooperation has congratulated Amul and Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for occupying the first two ranks among the top ten cooperatives in the world. About World Cooperative Monitor (WCM) Report 2025 It is the 13th edition of a comprehensive global study on cooperatives and mutual enterprises. Released by: International Cooperative… Continue reading World Cooperative Monitor (WCM) Report 2025
Key Facts About Cameroon
News: Cameroon’s security forces killed 48 civilians during protests over President Paul Biya’s re-election. Key Facts About Cameroon Location: It is located in Central and West Africa on the Bight of Bonny, part of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. Capital: Yaoundé is the capital. Boundary: It shares land borders with six countries:… Continue reading Key Facts About Cameroon
Second World Summit for Social Development 2025
News: Recently, the Second World Summit for Social Development is scheduled in Doha, Qatar, from 4–6 November 2025, and India will participate. About Second World Summit for Social Development 2025 The World Social Summit 2025 is officially titled the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2). It is a United Nations–convened global summit to advance poverty… Continue reading Second World Summit for Social Development 2025
Gogabeel Lake
News: Gogabeel Lake became India’s 94th Ramsar site and Bihar’s sixth. About Gogabeel Lake Location: It is located in Katihar district of Bihar. Type of lake: It is an oxbow wetland. River associated: It is situated between the rivers Ganga and Mahananda, and during floods the lake joins these two rivers. Size: The Ramsar site… Continue reading Gogabeel Lake
Ramnami Tribe
News: At Chhattisgarh Foundation Day in Raipur, Prime Minister wore Ramnami tribe’s peacock-feather crown. About Ramnami Tribe The Ramnami tribe is a Hindu sect that worships Lord Ram and tattoos “Ram” on their bodies while wearing peacock-feather headgear. Location: They live mainly in villages along the Mahanadi river in Chhattisgarh, some also live in border regions… Continue reading Ramnami Tribe
Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025)
News: Prime Minister inaugurated the Emerging Science and Technology Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. About Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025) It is India’s premier STI platform, bringing together ministries, innovators, and global visionaries. 2025 Edition: It is the inaugural edition of Conclave. Organized by: It is a… Continue reading Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025)
Exercise “Trishul”
News: Exercise Trishul (TSE-2025) begins as a large tri-services drill led by the Navy across Rajasthan–Gujarat and the northern Arabian Sea. About Exercise “Trishul” Exercise Trishul is a major tri-services exercise to test and demonstrate joint capabilities across land, air, sea, cyber, and space. Aim: The exercise aims to validate joint operational procedures, enhance interoperability,… Continue reading Exercise “Trishul”
