Moken People: Scientists recently confirmed that Moken sea nomad children living on the Andaman Sea can see underwater with twice the clarity of other children, constricting their pupils to dolphin-like precision through years of ocean training. Often called sea nomads or sea gypsies, the Moken are seafaring people who have been living off the coast […]
Category: Current Affairs
Crete Island
Crete Island: Thousands of people were evacuated recently as fires threatened a tourist resort on the Greek island of Crete and continued to rage, fanned by violent winds. Crete Island is the largest island of Greece. It is located in the southern part of the Aegean Sea. It is the fifth-largest Mediterranean Sea island. It […]
Nathu La Pass
Nathu La Pass: Border trade via Nathu La Pass, which had remained suspended for six years due to Covid-19 pandemic and India-China border tensions, resumed recently. Nathu La Pass is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in Sikkim. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The pass forms a part […]
Clean Slate Doctrine under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Clean Slate Doctrine under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC): The Supreme Court’s recent judgment in Ujaas Energy reminds us that the Clean Slate Doctrine is directed at extinguishing claims and not necessarily every legal consequence that may flow from the facts underlying those claims. It is a key legal principle embedded in the Insolvency […]
Exercise ROTOR CLAP III
Exercise ROTOR CLAP III: The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently concluded the week-long Exercise ROTOR CLAP III at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. Exercise ROTOR CLAP III is a specialised helicopter exercise themed “Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (Counter-UAS)” conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer […]
Lohagad Fort
Lohagad Fort: A video showing a local resident confronting a group of tourists for allegedly smoking cigarettes at Maharashtra’s historic Lohagad Fort has gone viral on social media, triggering a wider discussion on responsible tourism and the need to protect heritage monuments. Lohagad, also known as Iron Fort, is a hill fort located near Lonavala […]
Environmental Performance Index 2026
Environmental Performance Index 2026: Experts have called India’s ranking in global Environmental Performance Index (EPI) as a wake-up call that cannot be ignored any longer. Highlights of Environmental Performance Index 2026: Top 5 countries: Estonia, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Finland and Netherlands Laos ranked the lowest in the Index. India ranked the 176th position out of […]
Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride
Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) imposed a six-month restriction on imports of a Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride (S-PVC) resin which is a key input used for manufacturing of pipes. Suspension Polyvinyl Chloride is a polymer manufactured from vinyl chloride monomer. It is produced through polymerisation of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) in […]
Pampa River
Pampa River: The Pampa River breached its banks at several locations due to orrential overnight rain triggered widespread flooding across Pathanamthitta district. Pampa River is the third longest river in Kerala after the Periyar River and the Bharathappuzha River. It is also called as Pamba River. It is known as the ‘Dakshina Bhageerathi’ or the […]
Scheme of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes
Scheme of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes: The Scheme of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes is enabling Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs to establish technology-driven manufacturing enterprises, generate quality employment and contribute to India’s vision of self-reliance. It was launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Purpose is to provide concessional […]
