India is all set to host the 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup in Odisha from the 13th to the 29th of January. Hockey is an important sport in the country hence its origin and history are discussed here. Where did hockey originate? Who set down the first rules of the modern game? Read here to learn all … [Read more...] about Hockey: History and the World Cup
Geohazards and their Management
Geohazards and their management are essential for global well-being and development, especially in changing climates. Geological hazards cause economic setbacks and impact citizens’ security and access to critical infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, or shelters. Read here to know more about … [Read more...] about Geohazards and their Management
Esports: The new multi-sport event
Esports or Electronic Sports have been recently recognized as part of multi-sport events in India. It is a form of competition using video games and is slowly being recognized globally as part of various competitive arenas. Read here to know more. Esports received a big boost from the Indian … [Read more...] about Esports: The new multi-sport event
Blue Revolution
Blue Revolution is the domestication and cultivation of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants that have significantly increased and intensified globally from the middle of the 20th century to the present. In India, it was launched in 1985-1990 as part of the 7th Five-year plan. Read here to learn more … [Read more...] about Blue Revolution
Sweet Revolution-Honey Mission
The government of India launched the ‘Honey Mission’ as part of the ‘Sweet Revolution’ in 2017. The aim of the project is projected to promote apiculture which is called beekeeping. Read here to learn more about the sweet revolution and honey mission. The government launched a ‘sweet revolution’ … [Read more...] about Sweet Revolution-Honey Mission
National Geospatial Policy 2022
To position India as a global leader in the global geospatial sector, the Ministry of Science and Technology has announced the National Geospatial Policy 2022. Geospatial information describes the physical location of geographic features and their relationship to other features and associated … [Read more...] about National Geospatial Policy 2022
Corporate Tax
The term "corporate tax," sometimes known as "corporation tax" or "business tax," refers to a type of direct tax levied against the profits or assets of corporations or other similar legal entities. These taxes are common in many nations, and they might also be levied at the state or local levels. … [Read more...] about Corporate Tax
Indian Manufacturing Sector
This decade, the Indian manufacturing sector has the greatest potential to propel economic growth and employment creation. India has a huge capacity to participate in global markets because of elements like electricity expansion, long-term employment possibilities, and skill paths for millions of … [Read more...] about Indian Manufacturing Sector
Kyoto Protocol, 1997
The Kyoto Protocol, the first international treaty to set legally binding targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions, was adopted 25 years ago, on 11 December 1997, in Kyoto, Japan. The agreement, which entered into force in 2005 and was ratified by 192 Parties, has since been superseded by the Paris … [Read more...] about Kyoto Protocol, 1997
National Commission for Women (NCW)
National Commission for Women (NCW) was established under the National Commission for Women Act, of 1990. It was established to ensure a fair and equal standard of living for women in India via judicial and constitutional changes. Read here to learn more about the NCW. The role of women in the … [Read more...] about National Commission for Women (NCW)