In News The world’s largest producer and exporter of palm oil is facing domestic shortages, leading to price controls and export curbs. Reasons for oil crisis in Indonesia The Indonesian government imposed a ceiling on retail prices. The price caps, however, led to the product disappearing from the market, amid reports of hoarding. The government […]

In News  Recently, the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has released the study named, ‘Managing Forest Fires in a Changing Climate’. Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) It is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit policy research institution, devoted to research on all matters affecting the use, reuse, and misuse of resources.  It  is […]

In News Recently, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted on a draft resolution to suspend Russia from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).  About Reason for Suspension:  For “systemic violations” by Russians troops in Ukraine.  It came as a global response to the alleged war crimes by  Russian forces in Bucha, a town […]

In News Recently, the Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change provided information regarding the Indian Tent Turtle. Indian Tent Turtle Scientific Name:Pangshura tentoria It is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is native to India, Nepal and Bangladesh, with three subspecies recorded from the region viz. P. t. […]

In Context  World Health Day was observed on 7 April. About World Health Day It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. It marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1948.  The first World Health […]

In Context  Attempts are being made to popularise Ganoderma lucidum mushroom for business and livelihood, by cultivating it on wood logs and sawdust. Earlier it was only collected from the wild but its increasing demand pushed the attempts to artificially cultivate it. Ganoderma Lucidum Image Courtesy: DTE About: The mushroom is shiny red-brown and naturally […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Russia suspended from the rights council   (International Relations ) Why was Russia’s membership in the Human Rights Council (HRC)suspended? Response of India, Know about  Human Rights Council (HRC), its members, objectives, India and Human Rights Council. GS 2 2 […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 India abstains in UNGA vote that sacks Russia from right council  Despite Russia’s red flag, why India put a foot down in its tightrope walk (International Relations ) Why did the UN General Assembly adopt a resolution calling for Russia to […]

In News Recently, the Australia, United States and United Kingdom alliance made an announcement to develop hypersonic missiles. About They will work together via the security alliance known as AUKUS to develop hypersonic missiles.  It is a very fast system that cannot be intercepted by any current missile defence system. The move comes amid growing […]

In News The Haryana Assembly has passed a resolution seeking completion of the Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal (SYL) Canal, bringing back into focus the contentious issue of sharing of river waters between Haryana and Punjab. About the Canal History: In 1982, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi launched the construction of the SYL Canal with a […]