ADITYA-L1 – India’s first solar observatory
On September 2, 2023, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C57) accomplished the successful launch of the Aditya-L1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) located in Sriharikota. The…
Current Through MCQs – CTM – 13
Q 1 . With reference to “Self-Respect” Marriage, consider the following statements: 1 . “Self-respect” marriages are valid under the Hindu Marriage Act 2 . Advocates can solemnize…
Geography of Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean on the west to Asia on the east and separates Europe from Africa. It has…
Current Through MCQs – CTM – 12
Q 1 . With reference to hurricane, consider the following statements: 1 . When a storm’s maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph or 119 km/hr, it is…
Current Through MCQs – CTM – 11
Q 1 . Consider the following statements: 1 . India is the largest producer of rice. 2 . China is the largest exporter of rice. 3 ….
Current Through MCQs – CTM – 10
Q 1 . With reference to Zonal Councils , consider the following statements: 1 . Zonal Councils are constitutional bodies. 2 . The States Reorganisation Act of…
Manipur – the land of Meiteis , Kukis and Nagas
Manipur has a population of 2,855,794 as per 2011 census. Of this total, 57.2% live in the valley districts and the remaining 42.8% in the hill districts….
Reporters Without Borders – World Press Freedom Index
What is Reporters Without Borders ? Reporters Without Borders or Reporters Sans Frontiers (in French) is a global media watchdog headquartered in Paris, France, and it publishes…
Early Warnings For All Initiative (EW4All)
What is EW4All initiative? The EW4All initiative calls for targeted investments of USD 3.1 billion between 2023 and 2027 to strengthen disaster risk knowledge, observations and forecasting,…
Goods Schedules – WTO tools to ensure transparency in world trade
What are “Goods Schedules”? WTO Schedules of concessions, often referred to as “Goods Schedules” are legal instruments that describe the treatment a Member must provide to the…