Background:The Union environment ministry in March 2016 had notified the E-Waste Management Rules 2016 replacing the 2011 version. With this, the Indian government has taken [read more]

Indo- Myanmar Border Management In News: Myanmar was building a border demarcation fencing with India. The construction is currently on hold. India and Myanmar Border [read more]

International Seabed Authority In News: India has signed a contract with International Seabed Authority for Exploration of Polymetallic Sulphides in Indian Ocean. The contract provides [read more]

Biomarkers Researchers have identified specific metabolites that can be used as biomarkers for distinguishing dengue and Chikungunya infections. Currently, antigen-based diagnostic tool is available for [read more]

EU-Canada Trade Partnership In News:In Oct 2016, the EU and Canada signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).With CETA, the EU and Canada are committed [read more]

Propaganda Using Public Fund is Barred In News: The Election Commission on Friday issued directions barring political parties from using or allowing the use of [read more]

Islamic window in Banks In News: RBI has proposed the opening of an ‘Islamic window’ in banks to ‘gradually’ introduce Islamic Banking Islamic window/Islamic Principles [read more]

In News:  The Biological Diversity Act 2002 aims at preserving biological diversity in India. The Act provides mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits arising out [read more]

In News:  Background: India is witnessing new upturn in relation with USA on strategic and defence ties, but it continues to have trade disputes with [read more]