Monthly Archives: May 2022
Carbon dioxide emissions embodied in international trade
In Context The growing consumption in rich countries has come at a cost for developing countries such as India. About The uncertainties in the global economic environment have all been believed to have created export opportunities for countries such as India. Uncertainties , significantly driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resultant sanctions on […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1&6 1 Quad signs off on Indo-Pacific: Split on Russia, unity on China Tokyo summit: Quad condemns terror, to work on space apps Biden to Modi: Thank you for your commitment to make democracies deliver (International Relations ) What […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Quad is a ‘force for good’: Modi India, U.S., to work on tech, investment (International Relations ) What are the key outcomes of the recent Quad summit ?What is Quad and how does it work? And its […]
Essence of the Quad and its extension as a “plus” grouping
In Context The launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) coincided with the Quad summit, signifying the essence of the Quad and its extension as a “plus” grouping. Key Takeaways from the Quad Summit About Quad It is an informal multilateral grouping of India, the U.S., Australia, and Japan aimed at cooperation for a free […]
Maya Pit Viper
In News Recently, a Venomous green snake named Maya Pit viper has been discovered in Meghalaya. The study was published in the recent edition of PLOS One. It is a peer-reviewed open access scientific journal published by the Public Library of Science since 2006. Image Courtesy:TH About The snake has been named Maya’s Pit […]
Uighurs Muslims
In News Recently, the official documents from China’s Xinjiang have shed new light on the violent methods used by authorities against Uighurs. Several countries, including the US, UK, Canada and the Netherlands, have accused China of committing genocide – defined by international convention as the “intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, […]
SCO’s RATS Meeting
In Context A three-day meeting is held under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS). Major Agenda of the Meeting Discussions on the situation in Afghanistan, especially in dealing with the threat from terrorist groups active in the Taliban-ruled country. India has expressed desire to strengthen its security cooperation with […]
Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal
In News Recently, Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIFP) completed 5 years since Union Cabinet decision to abolish Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). The proposal for abolition of FIPB was approved by the Union Cabinet in its meeting on 24th May, 2017. About Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIFP) It is the new online single point interface […]
World Bee Day
In News To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) celebrated World Bee Day under the theme ‘Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems’. About Bees Bees […]
