The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out searches Operation with the code name 'Megh Chakra', in 21 states/Union Territory in relation to the sharing and dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) online. CBI launched operation Megh Chakra after receiving intelligence from … [Read more...] about Operation Megh Chakra: CBI Initiative to Fight Against CSAM
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Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Under the terms of the Government of India Act of 1919 (Montague-Chelmsford Reforms), the speaker and deputy speaker institutions were first established in India in 1921. Back then, the position was called President and Deputy President respectively. The Government of India Act of 1935 Changed … [Read more...] about Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Drought: Causes and Effects
Drought is characterized by a temporary decline in the availability of water or moisture that is significantly below the average or expected level for a certain period. According to the High-Powered Committee on Disaster Management Report, drought is defined as "any shortage of water to satisfy … [Read more...] about Drought: Causes and Effects
Parliamentary Privileges
What is a parliamentary privilege? What is the source of the parliamentary privileges? What are the different types of parliamentary privileges? Why it holds so much importance in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha? Are there any challenges that exist? Is there any need for further codification of them? Is … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Privileges
Wetland: What are the Benefits of a Wetland?
A wetland is a specific ecosystem that experiences seasonal or permanent flooding by water. They are among the ecosystems with the greatest biological diversity since they are home to a variety and wide range of plants and animals. On February 1, 1982, India ratified the "Convention on … [Read more...] about Wetland: What are the Benefits of a Wetland?
Mangrove Forest in India
In tropical and subtropical regions of the world, the mangrove forest dominates the coastlines and is an essential component of the forest ecosystem. Mangrove is the crossroad, where oceans, freshwater, and land meet. There are 54–75 species of true mangroves, which are taxonomically distinct … [Read more...] about Mangrove Forest in India
PMAY-U: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban
What is Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban(PMAY-U)? Who are the beneficiaries of the scheme? What are its features? Read further to know more. India is home to nearly 1.3 billion people. With the rising population, the absolute number of families living in huts or shacks has continued to … [Read more...] about PMAY-U: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban
Tribal Population in India
According to the census, Scheduled Tribes constitute 8.6 per cent of the country’s total population and 11.3 per cent of the total rural population. Know all about the tribal population here. The tribes are the indigenous or native inhabitants of the area who are thought to have been the Indian … [Read more...] about Tribal Population in India
IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the world’s leading international platform for scientific and technological collaboration in nuclear energy’s peaceful applications. What are the functions of IAEA? What is the conflict between Iran and the IAEA? Read more about IAEA here. What is … [Read more...] about IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency
The Santhal tribes in India
Santhal community in the country is considered to be in its Golden era now. They are in the national spotlight, for one of its leaders; Draupadi Murmu has been elected as the 15th president on 25 July 2022. She became the first tribal women President of India. Read here to know more about … [Read more...] about The Santhal tribes in India
