In News For the first time in the history of United Nations climate negotiations, loss and damage finance will be part of the official agenda of the conference of the parties (COP27) at Sharm-El-Sheikh in Egypt. Countries participating in the negotiations agreed to a 20-point provisional agenda. What is COP? Every year, the United Nations […]
In News A study published in Nature Communications recently estimated that a vast majority of snakebite deaths globally — up to 64,100 of the 78,600 deaths — occur in India. Key Points Study: Researchers from 21 countries, published in Nature Communications recently estimated that a vast majority of snakebite deaths globally. The study used data […]
In News The Supreme Court has suggested a way out of routinely filing documents in sealed covers, especially in cases touching on national security. More about the news Sealed cover affidavits: The Supreme Court was recently urged to consider laying down a law on the practice of governments submitting affidavits in a sealed cover. Statute: […]
In News The steering committee of a global programme to end child marriage is on a visit to India to witness state interventions which have helped reduce the prevalence of child marriage. Key Findings About Committee: The visit is by the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to End Child Marriage team. Increase in number of child brides: […]
In News The Supreme Court recently upheld the 103rd amendment to the Constitution introducing a 10 percent reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). More about the Supreme Court’s opinion On “Exclusion of the reserved categories from the EWS quota”: Issue: Critics believe that the act breaches the basic structure of the Constitution by excluding(Socially […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Amended EPS is upheld, SC opens window to opt for higher annuity (Government Policies and Interventions) Know about Employees’ Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2014 and recent observations of Supreme Court in this context GS 3 9 Some relief on inflation front […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Mathura-Vrindavan aims to become a carbon neutral tourist destination by 204 (Environment) What does carbon neutral mean?and Various initiatives taken in this direction . GS 2 1 All employees can opt for EPFO pension scheme: SC Government Policies and Interventions) Know […]
Context In the past few days there has been much talk (and considerable apprehension) about the use of nuclear weapons as a result of the Ukraine conflict. About Nuclear weapons They are the most dangerous weapons on earth and they can destroy a whole city, potentially killing millions, and jeopardising the natural environment and lives […]
In News Recently, the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has notified India Infrastructure Project Development Fund Scheme. About IIPDF Scheme Aim It aims for financial Support for Project Development Expenses of PPP Projects. It will provide necessary support to the PSAs, both in the Central and State Governments, by extending financial assistance in meeting the […]
In News ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite has made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere in the Indian Ocean near Jakarta. About ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite Background RISAT-2 was launched by the PSLV-C12 launch vehicle in 2009. The initial designed life of the satellite was four years. Functions It was a radar-imaging satellite that was India’s first […]
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