Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS)
Summary: The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme is a national initiative aimed at promoting sustainable forest management and agroforestry. It includes certifications for forest…
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Plastic Rocks
Summary:- Plastic rocks, a novel and alarming form of pollution, have been found globally, across 11 countries and 5 continents, illustrating the severe extent of…
National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR)
The National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) is a comprehensive online platform set to launch on 19th December 2023 in New Delhi. It is designed for…
3D Photonic Crystals
3D photonic crystals are optical nanostructures with a periodically varying refractive index, which affects the propagation of light by creating band gaps that forbid electromagnetic…
Lumpy Skin Disease
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a significant infectious viral disease primarily affecting cattle and domestic water buffalo, with potential transmission to wild ruminants. Notably prevalent…
Noma Disease
Noma disease, recently recognized as a neglected tropical disease by WHO, is a severe gangrenous condition affecting the mouth and face, primarily impacting malnourished children…
The Great Unconformity
The Great Unconformity is a significant geological phenomenon characterized by a massive gap in the Earth’s geological record, spanning up to a billion years. It…
Wireless Monitoring Organisation (WMO)
The Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing (WPC), functioning under the Ministry of Communications and the Department of Telecommunications in India, is responsible for managing the…
Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021
Summary: The Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, represents an attempt to streamline the tribunal system in India by abolishing certain tribunals and transferring their functions to…
