OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a global organization founded in 1960 that aims to coordinate the policies of its member countries in order to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers and a regular supply for consumers. OPEC currently has 15 member countries, including some of the world’s largest oil-producing nations, …
The Nilgiri Tahr, also known as the Nilgiri Ibex, is a species of wild goat found in the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats in South India. It is one of the most threatened species of wild goats in the world, with a population that has declined dramatically over the past century due to habitat …
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Vedaranyam Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected area located in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1967, the sanctuary covers an area of 38.81 square kilometers and is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including mangroves, wetlands, and a variety of bird species. …
The Swaminathan Report refers to the report of the National Commission on Farmers in India, which was headed by Dr. M. S. Swaminathan. The commission was established in 2004 by the Indian government to address the pressing issues faced by farmers in the country, including declining profitability, rural poverty, and environmental degradation. The Swaminathan Report …
The Polavaram Project is a multi-purpose irrigation and hydroelectric project located in the Indian state of Talangana. It is considered to be one of the most important projects in India due to its potential to provide irrigation to the drought-prone areas of the state and generate hydroelectric power. The project involves the construction of a …
North Koel River is a river in Jharkhand and it originates from the Amarpatan Hill (Ranchi Plateau). It joins the Sone a few miles north-west of Haidarnagar. In recent years, the River has been facing several environmental challenges, including pollution from industries, deforestation and soil erosion. These issues have a negative impact on the water quality …
The Wassenaar Arrangement is a multilateral export control regime established in 1996 to promote transparency and responsibility in international transfers of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies. The agreement is named after the Dutch city of Wassenaar, where its first plenary meeting was held. The Wassenaar Arrangement currently has 42 participating states, including most …
The No First Use (NFU) policy is a commitment by a nuclear-armed state not to use nuclear weapons as a first resort in a conflict. This policy is seen as a means of reducing the risk of nuclear war and promoting stability in international relations. The NFU policy was first articulated by China in 1964 …
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) is a treaty that prohibits all nuclear weapons test explosions. The treaty was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1996 and has since been signed by 184 states, including all five recognized nuclear-weapon states. However, the treaty has not yet entered into force, as eight states must ratify …
The Panchsheel Treaty, also known as the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, was a treaty signed between India and China in 1954. The treaty was an important landmark in the history of Indo-Chinese relations, as it marked a shift from the hostility and mistrust that had characterized their relationship in the past. The five principles …