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SCO’s Protocol on Trafficking

In News Recently, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in its 19th meet (of Prosecutors General) held in New Delhi, adopted a protocol to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating the growing menace of human trafficking, especially women and children.  What is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking involves recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   1 PM’s Modi word: Net Zero 2070, clean & green 2030   1-billion-tonne emissions cut: Why it’s a big leap forward (IR, Environment & Economy) What are India’s climate action plans? What is India’s five point roadmap? GS 3 1 […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   India will achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, says PM   (Environment) Know about the major highlights of the CoP26 summit, What are commitments made by India and plan of action? GS 2 1 Modi discusses Afghanistan with Boris Johnson […]

Mandakini River

In Context The Mandakini river is becoming more and more polluted every day. About Mandakini river The river is also called Paisuani in Government records and Survey of India map.  Origin: It originates from the hills of Khillora near Pindra village, Majhagawan in district Satna (Madhya Pradesh) and travels 39km, before reaching Sati Anusuiya Ashram […]

Ganges River Dolphin

In News Recently, the Ministry of Jal Shakti released a guide for the safe rescue and release of stranded Ganges River Dolphins. About The Ganges river dolphin Scientific Name:  Platanista gangetica gangetica Discovery:  Dolphins are one of the oldest creatures in the world along with some species of turtles, crocodiles and sharks.  The Ganges river […]

Ganga Utsav 2021

In Context  National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) celebrates 4th November as Ganga Utsav every year to mark the anniversary of the announcement of River Ganga as the ‘National River’ on 4th November 2008. Since 2016, every year the National Mission for Clean Ganga has been celebrating Ganga Utsav on November 4. About  Ganga Utsav […]

India targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2070

In News The COP 26 United Nations Climate Change Conference was hosted in Glashow.  India pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. Why was the step required? Achieving net-zero by 2050, scientists say, is the world’s best shot at keeping temperatures from rising above 1.5 degrees C of Pre Industrial levels. India is the third-largest […]

Shrinking of India’s Informal Economy: SBI Report

In News The State Bank of India Research’s latest “Ecowrap” report stated that India’s informal economy has shrunk to around 15-20 per cent of the formal GDP as against 52 per cent three years ago. Major Highlights of the report Informal agriculture sector shrinks: It has shrunk from 97.1% of the sector’s GVA in 2017-18 […]

Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021

In News A district autonomous council in Meghalaya announced that it would introduce the ‘Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021. Aimed at “equitable distribution” of parental property among siblings in the Khasi community.  Provisions of the proposed bill Firstly, the Equitable distribution of parental property among siblings both male and female.  It aims at “economic […]

Destination Northeast India Festival

In News  The National Museum is celebrating the rich heritage of North East India under the Ministry of DoNER & NEC’s initiative titled #DestinatioNorthEastIndia.  Major Highlights  Cultural performances:  The celebration was inaugurated on 1st Nov 2021 followed by Cultural performances (Assamese Satriya Dance, Manipur Kamba Thoibi and Lion Dance (Programme schedule enclosed). The musical troupes […]

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