Year: 2020

Aden – Yemen’s Port City

News:The Southern Transitional Council(STC),a separatist group in Yemen has declared self rule in the Port city of Aden and other southern provinces. Facts: Aden is situated along the north coast of the Gulf of Aden and lies on a peninsula enclosing the eastern side of Al-Tawāhī Harbour. In 2015, it was declared as the temporary… Continue reading Aden – Yemen’s Port City

Petersberg Climate Dialogue

News:The 11th session of ‘Petersberg Climate Dialogue’ was held for the first time through video conferencing. Facts: Petersberg Climate Dialogue has been organized by the Government of Germany since 2010. Aim:To provide a forum for informal high-level political discussions, focusing both on international climate negotiations and the advancement of climate action.  The 11th Dialogue was… Continue reading Petersberg Climate Dialogue

Amur Falcon

News:The radio tagged Amur falcons have started to arrive in India for further destination to their breeding grounds in northern China. Facts: Amur falcons(Falco amurensis) are the world’s longest travelling migratory raptors. They migrate annually during winter from their breeding grounds in Mongolia, South-east Russia and northern China to warmer South Africa through India and… Continue reading Amur Falcon

International Financial Services Centres Authority

News:Government of India has notified the establishment of International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA). Facts: IFSCA was established to regulate the financial services market in the International Financial Services Centres set up under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005. Composition:It consists of nine members: a) Chairperson b) members each from the RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA c)… Continue reading International Financial Services Centres Authority

Explained: How the ozone layer hole over Arctic closed

News:European Union’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service(CAMS) has announced that a hole in the Arctic ozone layer believed to be the biggest reported over the Arctic has closed. Facts: Ozone Hole:It refers to a region in the stratosphere where the concentration of ozone becomes extremely low in certain months. Reason for Ozone Hole: Cold temperatures (below… Continue reading Explained: How the ozone layer hole over Arctic closed

Chakma and Hajong Communities

News:The Rights and Risks Analysis Group has sought Indian Prime Minister’s intervention in ensuring food for the Chakma and Hajong communities in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: Chakmas are predominantly Buddhists while Hajongs are Hindus.They were originally the residents of the Chittagong Hill Tracts of East Pakistan(Bangladesh). However, they had to flee to India when their land… Continue reading Chakma and Hajong Communities

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