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
Archives for October 2022
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
Adoption in India
A report has been recently tabled on “Review of Guardianship and Adoption Laws” in Parliament by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, and Law and Justice. Are you aware of the legal processes behind adoption in India? Who is eligible for adoption in our country? Read … [Read more...] about Adoption in India
Global Warming: Impact on the Global Climate
The gradual rise in earth's temperature known as global warming is typically brought on by the greenhouse effect, which is brought on by elevated amounts of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other pollutants. It has an immense impact on the global climate as well. Read here to know more about it. Global … [Read more...] about Global Warming: Impact on the Global Climate
Water Crisis in India
Despite having 17% of the global population, India only has 4% of the world's freshwater resources. Due to pollution and climate change, the water situation is getting worse. What is the current status of the water crisis in India? What are the causes of an increased water crisis in India? To know … [Read more...] about Water Crisis in India
