Yearly Archives: 2022
Climate Finance
In News Recently, the UNFCCC Standing Committee on Finance (SCF) released a report regarding mobilisation of climate finance. More about the news Issue of climate finance: Over the last few years, developed countries have insisted upon two points on the issue of climate finance. First, they maintain that their commitment is to reach the target […]
Need for Data Localisation
In News There is always a tussle going on between the need of data localisation requirements and issues associated with it. What is Data localisation? Data localization is the practice of keeping data within the region it originated from. Countries mandate data that are created within their borders to remain stored within its territorial boundaries. […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Explain delay in appointment of judges: SC to Govt (Judiciary) Know about Constitutional Provisions for Appointment of Judges and Role of Government in Judicial Appointment. GS 2 10 A court of the future (Judiciary) Know about the judicial system in India […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 5 Modi says Bengaluru city will be developed the way Kempe Gowda envisaged (History) Learn facts related to Kempe Gowda GS 2 6 In EWS verdict, a discrimination antithetical to equality (Polity and Governance) Know about the EWS verdict of Supreme Court […]
Climate Finance
In News Recently ,At COP27 ,India insisted on a higher global climate finance target by 2024. About Climate finance Climate finance refers to local, national or transnational financing—drawn from public, private and alternative sources of financing—that seeks to support mitigation and adaptation actions that will address climate change. The Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the […]
Asian Conference on Diarrhoeal Disease and Nutrition (ASCODD)
In News Recently, the 16th Asian Conference on Diarrhoeal Disease and Nutrition (ASCODD) was held at Kolkata. Key Points Theme: “Prevention and control of cholera, typhoid and other enteric diseases in low and middle-income countries through community participation: beyond the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic”. Focus Areas: Epidemiology of cholera and typhoid Roadmap to end Cholera by 2030, […]
Armistice Day
In News Recently, the French Consulate led the Armistice Day observance with ceremonies in Puducherry and Karaikal to mark the conclusion of WWI in 1918. About Armistice Day Also known as Veterans Day. Commemorated every year on 11 November. Significance: To mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at […]
Wangala Dance
Context Wangala Festival, also known as the festival of ‘100 drums’, is a harvest festival celebrated by the ‘Garo Tribes’ in Meghalaya. About The Wangala Festival is usually celebrated for two days but sometimes it can also go up to a week. The celebrations include serving local rice beer to the Sun God, dressing up […]
Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF)
In Context According to officials from the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) could be inducted into the Navy by 2031-32. About TEDBF Background : In January 2020, DRDO demonstrated successful arrested landing of Naval LCA on INS Vikramaditya and subsequently, 18 take-offs and landings were conducted in five days. […]
Editorial Analysis
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
- Why Does India’s GDP Measurement Requires a Reset?
- Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: A Growing Public Health Concern
- The Road to Universal Health Coverage in India
