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Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion Both are nuclear reactions that release large amounts of energy. Work in very different ways: Fission: Splitting of a heavy, unstable nucleus into smaller nuclei. Fusion: Combining of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus. Fission is widely used

Why in News Public issues are often in the news when companies raise large amounts of capital from the market. They highlight the growth of companies, investment opportunities, and trends in India’s financial markets. Public Issue When a company raises funds by selling or issuing

Unemployment Refers to a situation where people who are willing and able to work at the prevailing wage rate do not find suitable jobs. Indicates under-utilisation of human resources in an economy. Reflects both economic inefficiency and social distress. Types of Unemployment Cyclical Unemployment Occurs

What is the Montreal Protocol? Adopted in 1987 as a global treaty to phase out ozone-depleting substances (ODS) Operates under the Vienna Convention (1985) Entered into force on 1 January 1989 Considered a landmark success in protecting the ozone layer and reducing harmful ultraviolet (UV)

What is Inclusive Growth? Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): Growth that is distributed fairly across society and creates opportunities for all United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Process and outcome where all groups participate in growth and benefit equitably Simple meaning: Economic development that

What is Stagflation? Economic situation where: Inflation is high Unemployment is high Economic growth is stagnant or very slow First identified in the 1970s oil shock in industrialised economies. Led to the creation of the Misery Index (sum of inflation rate + unemployment rate). India

Golden Revolution (1991–2003) Focused on horticulture and honey production in India Horticulture Fruits Vegetables Flowers Honey Apiculture (bee-keeping) Bee habitats Honeycomb cultivation Sustainable honey production Aimed to enhance: Crop productivity Nutritional diversity Self-reliance in agriculture Laid the foundation for a prosperous and technologically advanced horticulture

Why in News The Centre has finalised a 21-member National Designated Authority (NDA) to enable India’s carbon market. This step is mandatory under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (2015). About National Designated Authority (NDA) for Carbon Markets Legal Basis Statutory requirement under Article 6

What is Fiscal Stimulus? A set of government policies designed to revive a sluggish economy. Central bank measures: Increase money supply Reduce interest rates to encourage spending Government actions: Increase public spending Lower tax rates to put more money in consumers’ hands Example: During COVID-19,

Biomagnification and Bioaccumulation – Overview Both involve build-up of harmful substances in living beings Biomagnification – concentration of toxins increases as they move up the food chain Bioaccumulation – toxins build up within a single organism over time Both harm wildlife, humans, and ecosystems Need