The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) was established in 2005 by the Indian government with the mandate to examine the functioning of the Indian administration and recommend measures to enhance its efficiency, transparency, and accountability. The commission submitted its report in 2009, which contained 15 volumes and 133 recommendations covering various aspects of governance. This …
Western Ghat and Eastern Ghat are two important mountain ranges in India. The Western Ghat is also known as the Sahyadri mountain range, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the western coast of India. Stretching for about 1,600 km, this range is home to an incredible diversity of flora and fauna, as well …
The Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) is a facility provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that allows resident individuals to remit money outside India for various purposes. Under this scheme, individuals can remit up to USD 250,000 per financial year (April-March) for permissible transactions. What is Remittance? Remittance refers to the transfer of money …
The K-shaped economic recovery refers to a phenomenon where, after a recession or economic downturn, some sectors of the economy recover and prosper quickly, while others struggle or continue to decline. This leads to a diverging path of economic recovery, where some segments of the population and industries experience growth and improvement, while others face …
Tea production in India has a rich history and continues to be one of the country’s most important agricultural industries. India is the world’s second-largest tea producer, with over 1.3 million hectares of land dedicated to tea cultivation. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the history of tea production in India, the …
Coral reefs are one of the most diverse and important ecosystems on Earth, providing habitats for millions of marine species and supporting the livelihoods of millions of people. India is home to some of the world’s most unique and diverse coral reef ecosystems, which are found in the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. …
Coal is a black or brownish-black sedimentary rock composed primarily of carbon along with various other elements, such as sulfur, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. In this article, we will discuss about the Distribution of Coal in India. Types of Coal Coal is formed from the remains of ancient plants and is classified into four main …
Whip in India refers to an instruction to the members of parliament or legislative assembly by the political party to act as per the collective decision of the party. It is issued to ensure party discipline and secure maximum attendance of its members during important votes. What is a Whip in India? In politics, a …
India is located in a seismically active zone, and experiences frequent earthquakes. Here are the list of major Earthquake Zones in India: India has been divided into several seismic zones based on the historical and scientific data of earthquakes in the region. These zones are numbered from 1 to 5, with zone 5 being the …
The G7 countries, co-led by Germany and the US, have launched the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) with large developing economies. The JETP aims to help these countries move away from coal in their electricity systems and achieve the Paris climate goals. The JETP is modelled after the South Africa JETP launched at COP26 and …