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Dibang Hydel project

In News  The National Green Tribunal (NGT) dismissed the case it took up suo motu on the grant of forest clearance for the 3000-MW Dibang hydel project without meeting the precondition of declaring a national park. The Tribunal did so after it was informed by Arunachal Pradesh that “the local people are not willing to […]

Global Methane Pledge

In News  Methane emissions will likely increase by 13 per cent by 2030 without the Global Methane Pledge. About Global Methane Pledge,  It was launched in 2021, aims to keep alive the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal.  Over a 100 countries have committed to reducing global methane emissions by at least 30 per cent by 2030 […]

Taj Mahal & Pollution Warning

In News Recently, the Supreme Court directed to stop all commercial activities within a 500-metre radius of the Taj Mahal. More about the news The Supreme Court recently directed the Agra Development Authority to stop all commercial activities within a 500-metre radius of the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The apex court has […]

National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

In News Under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), the MOEFCC has set a new target of a 40% reduction in particulate matter concentration in cities by 2026. About The target was updated due to an overall improvement in PM10 levels in 2021. 20 cities have met the national standards for annual average PM10 concentration […]

Appointment of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

Context The Government of India has appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).  He will also function as a Secretary to the Department of Military Affairs.  Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Genesis: The CDS was created in 2019 for a dual role, as the most senior uniformed officer […]

Climate Change Fuelling Hurricanes

In Context Recently, Hurricane Fiona hit the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Correlation of Climate change & hurricanes  About: Although scientists have not yet concluded that Fiona’s behaviour or severity was influenced by climate change, there is compelling evidence that these catastrophic storms are getting worse. Change in nature of hurricanes: Hurricanes are becoming wetter, […]

Moonlighting

In News Recently, the DXC Technology India MD said that the Moonlighting is only one challenge and that is not reason enough for a company to put an end to work from home that had proved to be beneficial for a large chunk of employees. Wipro has recently sacked around 300 employees for ‘moonlighting’.  What […]

Ajanta-era Buddhist Caves

In News The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has reported 26 Buddhist caves in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve following an exploration exercise this year. About History:  The caves date back to the time between 2nd century BC and 5th century BC, and pertain to the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.  The exploration was held in […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains       3   Dada Saheb Phalke award for  actor Asha Parekh  (Miscellaneous ) Learn facts related to Dada Saheb Phalke award  GS 2  12 SC collegium recommends bombay HC CJ as top court judge  (Judiciary) Know about Collegium System,Evolution of the collegium system,Criticism […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Govt. app to capture data on groundwater levels   (Government Policies and Interventions) Know about the Jaldoot  app and its significance   .   1 Phalke award for Asha Parekh  (Miscellaneous ) Learn facts related to Dadasaheb Phalke Award GS […]

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