News: India is set to commence trade negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) this year. About Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) It is an international organization for regional economic integration in the former Soviet region. Founded in: It is established by the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union signed on 29 May 2014 and came… Continue reading Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
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Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
News: The Union Agriculture Minister launched the “Clean Plant Programme” to establish nine horticultural facilities across the country duing India’s first Agri Hackathon in Pune. About Clean Plant Programme (CPP) It is designed to address critical issues in horticulture by providing access to high-quality, virus-free planting material. Aim: It aims to enhance the quality and… Continue reading Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
EnviStats India 2025
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India has released the 8th issue of the publication titled “EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics”. About EnviStats India 2025 Released by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) It is the 8th issue of the publication titled “EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics” during the… Continue reading EnviStats India 2025
Kichan and Menar Wetlands
News: Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur have been designated as Ramsar sites. Kichan and Menar Wetlands About Kichan and Menar Wetlands Menar Wetland Location: It is located in the Menar and Kheroda villages in Vallabhnagar taluka, Udaipur District of Rajasthan. The Menar Wetland Complex is a freshwater monsoon wetland complex formed by three… Continue reading Kichan and Menar Wetlands
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
News: India got elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the term 2026-28. United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) About United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, established by the UN Charter in 1945. Other organs are UNSC,… Continue reading United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Socotra Island
News: UAE partners with WHO to launch two-year initiative targeting child malnutrition crisis on Yemen’s Socotra Island. Socotra Island About Socotra Island Location: It is a Yemeni island situated between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea in the Indian Ocean. It lies 380 km south of the Arabian Peninsula and 232 km east of… Continue reading Socotra Island
Ungulates
News: A report flags tiger-human conflict risk as prey base (ungulates) shrinks in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. About Ungulates Ungulates are hoofed mammals that walk on their toes. The word ungulate comes from the Latin word “unguis” which means nail, claw or hoof. Division: They are divided into two classes: Even-toed ungulates such as deer,… Continue reading Ungulates
India to build first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV)
News: India to build first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel with Norwegian firm. India to build first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV) A PRV is a ship which serves a platform for research in the polar regions (areas surrounding the North and South Poles). It can also help scientists undertake research in the ocean realm. MoU:… Continue reading India to build first-ever indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV)
International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)
News: India has won the Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the 2025–2028 term. International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) About International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) It is an international non-profit organization working as a federation of member states, national sections and academic research centres jointly elaborating public governance solutions… Continue reading International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)
Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
News: Boosting solar adoption in densely populated cities of India requires to look beyond traditional rooftop-mounted solar systems and towards Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). About Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) They are solar power generating products or systems that are seamlessly integrated into the building envelope—such as facades, roofs, skylights, or windows. Purpose: It has two purposes: generating… Continue reading Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
