Why in the news?Kerala's recent enumeration revealed that the wild
elephant population has decreased from 5706 in 2017 to 2386 in 2023,
registering a steep decline of 58% in the state.Possible reasons attributed to the
decrease in the population:1
1. Bharat Series is a new numbering series that will be used for vehicle registration across the nation, especially for those vehicles that frequently shift from one state to another due to their owner’s tra
What is Quiet Diplomacy?1. “Quiet
diplomacy” refers to one state’s efforts to influence the behaviour of another
state through discreet negotiations or actions. 2. It operates
behind the scenes and may rely on&n
Why in the
News?· High precipitation in the upper and lower
catchment area of R.Yamuna has led to devastating floods in the National
capital.· The Central Water Co
Indo-France Relations:1) Convergence of
Indo-pacific strategies of India and France● France is a
resident power in the Indian ocean with 2.7sq million km EEZ● &n
Why in the
News?Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to
the USA has helped India showcase its Cultural heritage, Diplomatic prowess and
its growing influence on the world stage.Key outcomes of
the Diplomatic visit:1) A
Why in the News?India's consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose to
4.81% in June 2023, higher than expectations but still below the RBI's upper
tolerance limit of 6%. The spike was driven by a less supportive base and a
surge in vegetable prices