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Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’

In News The third edition of ‘Sea Vigil-22’ is all set to commence on the eastern seaboard as part of the nation-wide coastal defence exercise from November 15. About Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ It was conceptualised in 2018 to validate various measures that have been instituted towards enhancing maritime security since the 26/11 Mumbai attack. The […]

India’s “low emissions” Pathway

In News India recently announced its long-term strategy to transition to a “low emissions” pathway at the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) ongoing in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. More about the LT-LEDS (Long Term-Low Emission Development Strategy) Reaching the net-zero target: Every country has to submit its long-term strategy, showing how it plans to reach […]

Importance of Agri Exports

In News India’s agriculture exports have grown 16.5% year-on-year in April-September, and look set to surpass the record $50.2 billion achieved in 2021-22 (April-March). Key Points Growing exports: India’s agriculture exports are growing, and could hit a new high this fiscal.  Major export item: But imports are growing faster, driven in large part by vegetable […]

Snapshot of India’s Groundwater Situation

In News Recently ,The Union Minister of Jal Shakti released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the entire country for the year 2022.  About the assessment  The assessment was carried out jointly by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and States/UTs, which can be used for taking suitable interventions by various stake-holders.  As per […]

Greenland Ice Sheet

In News A new study found that Part of Greenland’s ice sheet is thinning further inland than previously believed, which will likely lead to greater sea level rise by the end of this century. The implications are worrying, as sea level rise already threatens millions of people living along coasts that could find themselves underwater […]

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 […]

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.  […]

Himalayan Gray Langur

In News According to  a study published in  Journal of Threatened Taxa,differing elevations of habitation make one group of Himalayan Gray Langur prefer fruits and another group relish flowers. Image Courtesy:TH About Himalayan Gray Langur The Himalayan Gray Langur or the Chamba Sacred Langur ( Semnopithecus ajax) is a colobine, meaning leaf-eating monkey.  It is […]

Content moderation through co-regulation

In News  Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology said the latest amendment of IT rules will put more definite due diligence obligations on social media companies to make efforts that no unlawful content or misinformation is posted on their platforms. About Social media  Social media are websites and programmes that help people […]

Early warning systems in Himalayan States

In News The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has begun field studies to put in place an early-warning system in the Himalayan States. What are the Early Warning Systems? Early warning system is an adaptive measure for climate change, using integrated communication systems to help communities prepare […]

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