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A report on the finances of Panchayati Raj institutions has been released by RBI shedding light on the financial subtleties of the Panchayati Raj institutions in India. Read here to learn more about it. Only 1% of the revenue of panchayats was earned by them, with the rest being raised as grants … [Read more...] about Finances of Panchayati raj institutions

The Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) is a significant and expansive mountain range that spans eight Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Read further to learn more about the HKH. Scientists recently declared the Hindu Kush Himalaya region a … [Read more...] about Hindu Kush Himalaya

Fiscal federalism in India represents the financial relations between units of government in the Indian federal system. The Constitution of India establishes a dual polity consisting of the Union at the center and the states at the periphery, each endowed with sovereign powers to be exercised in the … [Read more...] about Fiscal Federalism in India

An atmospheric river is a long, narrow band of highly concentrated water vapor in the atmosphere. These rivers in the sky are responsible for transporting large amounts of moisture over long distances. When atmospheric rivers make landfall, they can bring heavy rainfall and contribute to significant … [Read more...] about Atmospheric River

The interim budget 2024 has been presented by the finance minister. It lays out the government's spending plans for the first half of the upcoming fiscal year. This article delves into the key highlights of the interim budget 2024. FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget 2024 in the … [Read more...] about Interim Budget 2024-25: Key Highlights

Rhinoceros once roamed many places throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa and were known to early Europeans who depicted them in cave paintings. But now, very few rhinos survive outside national parks and reserves due to persistent poaching and habitat loss over many decades. Read here to learn more … [Read more...] about Rhinoceros: Global Conservation efforts

India has several environmental regulatory bodies responsible for formulating and implementing policies, regulations, and guidelines to ensure environmental protection and sustainable development. These bodies play a crucial role in monitoring and managing environmental issues nationwide. Read to … [Read more...] about Environmental Regulatory Bodies in India

ECOWAS has played a significant role in fostering peace, stability, and development in the West African region. Here's a comprehensive overview of ECOWAS. Recently, the military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc Economic … [Read more...] about ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)