The All About section has been designed to simplify the critical topics with the help of infographics for developing a comprehensive understanding on the issues. The objective here is to instigate the inquisitiveness and make you understand the different dimensions of the issue, especially in relation to the syllabus of Civil Services Examination, conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
All About
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy is generated by splitting atoms in a reactor to heat water into steam, which is then used to power a turbine and generate electricity. There are two modes of use of nuclear energy [Read More]
Shelf Life of Covid 19 Vaccines
The shelf life of a vaccine, according to WHO recommendations, is the amount of time that the vaccine, if stored correctly, is predicted to meet the specifications, as determined by stability studies on multiple batches [Read More]
UNESCO Creative Cities Network
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was founded in 2004 to foster collaboration with and among cities that have recognised creativity as a key factor in long-term urban development. The 246 cities that now constitute [Read More]
Tokenisation
According to the Reserve Bank of India, Tokenisation refers to the replacement of actual card information with an alternate code called the “token,” which must be unique for a combination of card, token requestor (i.e., [Read More]
Nurdles
Nurdles, or “pre-production plastic pellets,” are a little-known component of all our plastic products. Polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, and other plastics are used to create nurdles. Depending on the density of the pellets and [Read More]
Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate
Around, 136 countries agreed to allocate taxing powers and impose a global minimum corporate tax on large multinational firms, with Kenya, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan abstaining for the time being. Countries aim to put [Read More]
Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Act (FCRA)
Since 1976, foreign donations received by people and organisations in India have been governed by law. The Act was then repealed and re-enacted as the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, with new safeguards and limits. [Read More]
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the international watchdog on money laundering and terrorism financing. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was founded in July 1989 by a Group of Seven (G-7) Summit in [Read More]
Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)
Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is a collection of farming methods as well as a grassroots peasant movement that has grown across India. ‘Zero budget’ farming claims to break the cycle of debt for desperate [Read More]
MPLADS
The Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is a Government of India-funded Central Sector Scheme. The Scheme’s purpose is to enable MPs to promote development projects in their constituencies, with a focus on [Read More]