News: Recent findings show that palaeofires played an important role in shaping Earth’s history. Scientists have found evidence of these fires from about 250 million years ago in the Godavari Basin, India. Palaeofires. About Palaeofires Palaeofires refer to wildfires that occurred in ancient geological times, significantly impacting vegetation, climate, and coal formation processes. These fires… Continue reading Palaeofires
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Civil Defence under the Civil Defence Act, 1968
News: Amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued instructions to all states and UTs to conduct a Civil Defence Mock Drill on May 7, 2025. Civil Defence under the Civil Defence Act, 1968. About Civil Defence Civil defence (or civil protection) refers to organized government efforts aimed… Continue reading Civil Defence under the Civil Defence Act, 1968
Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims, 2025
News: Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025. Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims, 2025. About Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025 The scheme was launched by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) based on the powers given by the… Continue reading Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims, 2025
Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025
News– India will host the 12th edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) in New Delhi from 7 to 9 May 2025. Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025. About the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025 GLEX 2025 is themed “Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance,” focusing on innovation, global cooperation, and… Continue reading Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025
India’s Performance in Human Development Index
News- The Human Development Report 2025, published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for 2023 Human Development Index, measures global human progress across health, education, and income indicators. India’s Performance in Human Development Index. Key Findings of the Report 1. India’s Rank and HDI Score India ranks 130 out of 193 countries, improving by… Continue reading India’s Performance in Human Development Index
IMF Executive Board
News- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed Parameswaran Iyer as the new Executive Director, representing India at IMF’s Executive Board. About IMF Executive Board The Executive Board of the IMF is responsible for the daily operations of the Fund. It exercises powers given by the Board of Governors and those under the IMF’s… Continue reading IMF Executive Board
Pass-Through Certificates (PTCs)
News: Pass-Through Certificates (PTCs) have become a highly innovative tool in structured finance, addressing liquidity challenges while offering investors diversified exposure to a pool of underlying assets. Pass-Through Certificates (PTCs). About Pass-Through Certificates (PTCs) These are debt instruments that allow investors to earn returns from a pool of underlying loans or receivables. These could include… Continue reading Pass-Through Certificates (PTCs)
Appointment of the CBI Director
News: On May 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the meeting of the committee tasked with appointing the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Appointment of the CBI Director. About the Appointment of the CBI Director The appointment of the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is governed by the… Continue reading Appointment of the CBI Director
Piprahwa Relics of Buddha
News: Ministry of Culture takes steps to halt auction of Piprahwa relics by Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Piprahwa Relics of Buddha. About Piprahwa Relics of Buddha These are the Buddha’s relics which were excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa in present-day Uttar Pradesh — widely recognised as the ancient city of Kapilavastu, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.… Continue reading Piprahwa Relics of Buddha
Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025
News: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released a new set of rules to manage sharing of benefits generated through the use of biological resources. Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025. About Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025 It is a new set of rules to manage sharing of benefits generated… Continue reading Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025
