Nations agree on Paris Treaty rulebook, but miles to go… News 196 countries at COP24, Katowice have agreed on rulebook to implement the 2015 Paris Agreement. Important facts The Paris Agreement’s “rule book” establishes the rules and processes needed to provide the operational guidance for fulfilling the ambition of the Paris Agreement. It includes details… Continue reading Nations agree on Paris Treaty rulebook, but miles to go…
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India recorded 95 tiger deaths in 2018, 41 outside reserves
India recorded 95 tiger deaths in 2018, 41 outside reserves News According to the National Tiger Conservation Authority’s (NTCA) records till December 15, 2018, there were 95 cases of tiger deaths in India Important Facts Out of 95, 41 cases of tiger deaths outside tiger reserves have been reported. Three States comprise 60% of tiger deaths.… Continue reading India recorded 95 tiger deaths in 2018, 41 outside reserves
Leopard deaths at five-year high, over a third poached
Leopard deaths at five-year high, over a third poached News According to Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI), India has recorded the highest leopard mortality in 2018 Important Facts According to 2016 Census, there were 12000 to 14000 leopards in India In 2018, 460 leopard deaths were recorded across India; a large section (34%) of… Continue reading Leopard deaths at five-year high, over a third poached
Direct benefit transfer scheme for TB patients makes slow progress
Direct benefit transfer scheme for TB patients makes slow progress News The direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme for Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) has recorded slow progress since its introduction in April 2018. Important facts Only 4.69 lakh, only 26% of the 18 lakh registered TB patients across India have received cash transfer This is mainly… Continue reading Direct benefit transfer scheme for TB patients makes slow progress
In search of dream homes
In search of dream homes Article: The article discusses the issues with residential real estate sector in India and suggests measures to address the same. Analysis Issues with the housing market: Residential unit sales have dropped by around 40% from the average of 2013-14 to 2017. (Indian Express, 24Th March 2018). Further, the demand for… Continue reading In search of dream homes
Mental illness: Act before it’s too late
Mental illness: Act before it’s too late Article: The article discusses about the growing problem of depression among private sector employees in India Analysis What is depression and clinical depression? Depression is a mood disorder. It is commonly defined as a state of mind when people experience grief, loss of interest in activities they once… Continue reading Mental illness: Act before it’s too late
Cyclone Phethai to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh today
Cyclone Phethai to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh today News: Cyclone Phethai heading northward from the Bay of Bengal makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh Facts: Cyclonic storm Phethai has made a landfall at Katrenikona in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district. This is the third cyclone to hit the state this year after Cyclone Daye and… Continue reading Cyclone Phethai to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh today
CONTEMPT OF COURT
Context: Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal on Monday declined to give consent to the initiation of contempt proceedings against A.P. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and his Principal Adviser Ajeya Kallam. What is Contempt of court? Contempt of Court is the offense of being disobedient to or being disrespectful towards a court of law. Any action which… Continue reading CONTEMPT OF COURT
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 17, 2018
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Must Read News Articles – December 17th, 2018
Archives GS 2 The spectre of deportation The outcome of the NRC exercise has implications for India’s ties with Bangladesh JPC cannot review SC order Defence transactions go to the CAG for an audit review. CAG recommendations go to Parliament and are referred to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) whose reports are then placed before… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – December 17th, 2018
