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Central Silk Board (CSB)

Recently, the Government of India increased the financial approval limit of the Central Silk Board from ?50 lakh to ?1 crore by amending Rule 22 of the Central Silk Board Rules, 1955. This step is intended to improve administrative efficiency and speed up decision-making for projects related to the development of the silk industry in India. About Central Silk Board The Central Silk Board (CSB) is a statutory body established in 1948 through an Act of Parliament to promote and regulate

World Economic Forum (WEF)

Recently, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that while India engages with global powers at international forums, the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting at Davos primarily serves as a platform for exchange of ideas rather than formal group-to-group trade negotiations. About the World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international non-profit organization established in 1971. It brings together political leaders, business executives, academics, and civil society repres

Responsible Nations Index (RNI)

Recently, India launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre. The index aims to evaluate countries not only on economic strength but also on their responsibility toward citizens, the environment, and the global community. About the Responsible Nations Index The Responsible Nations Index (RNI) is India’s first globally anchored index designed to measure how responsibly nations conduct their governance and international engagement. The in

Kamchatka Peninsula

Recently, the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East has experienced extreme and record-breaking snowfall, as powerful winter storms dumped several metres of snow across the region. The event highlights the peninsula’s harsh climatic conditions and unique geographical environment. Location The Kamchatka Peninsula is located in Russia in the far eastern part of the country. It lies between the Sea of Okhotsk to the west and the Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea to the east.

Indian Skimmer

Recently, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) launched a new conservation project under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in Dehradun to protect the Indian Skimmer in the Ganga Basin. The initiative aims to conserve this endangered riverine bird species and its fragile habitat. About the Indian Skimmer The Indian Skimmer is a unique water bird belonging to the genus Rynchops in the Laridae family. It gets its name from its distinctive feeding behaviour, where it flies l

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