Source: The post is based on the article “EAC-PM working paper analyzes problems with Freedom in the World Index, V-DEM indices, and EIU Democracy Index” published in PIB on 22nd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of this working paper?3 What are the problems EAC-PM has found with these Indices?4… Continue reading EAC-PM working paper analyzes problems with Freedom in the World Index, V-DEM indices, and EIU Democracy Index
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Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal
Source: The post is based on the article “Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement(ECTA) signed between India and Australia?3 Key Provisions of the… Continue reading Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal
India jumps 2 spots higher and now ranks 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023)
Source: The post is based on the article “India jumps 2 spots higher and now ranks 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023)” published in PIB on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? The Climate Change Performance Index 2023 has been released. What is the Climate Change Performance Index? Released by: German… Continue reading India jumps 2 spots higher and now ranks 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023)
Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae
Source: The post is based on the article “Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae” published in PIB on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? Astronomers tracking the constellation Ophiuchus have spotted a recurrent nova system approximately 5,000 light-years away. Note: Nova is a transient astronomical event that causes the sudden… Continue reading Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae
India’s unusual abstention in CITES vote on reopening ivory trade
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s unusual abstention in CITES vote on reopening ivory trade” published in Indian Express on 23rd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 CITES and Ivory Trade3 What has been India’s stand on Ivory Trade?4 What has changed now? What is the News? For the first time,… Continue reading India’s unusual abstention in CITES vote on reopening ivory trade
5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report” published in TOI on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? According to a Lancet report, Bacterial Infections were the second leading cause of death worldwide. What are the key findings of the report by… Continue reading 5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report
Supreme Court calls out Centre over short tenures of Chief Election Commissioners
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court calls out Centre over short tenures of Chief Election Commissioners” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the case about?3 What were the observations made by the Supreme Court?4 What is the suggestion given by the Supreme… Continue reading Supreme Court calls out Centre over short tenures of Chief Election Commissioners
Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site: Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2022. What is the News? The Tamil Nadu government has declared the first biodiversity heritage site in the State named Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site. About Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage… Continue reading Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site: Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site
Dynamic Groundwater Resources of India 2022: Groundwater report waters down aquifer-level data, say experts
Source: The post is based on the article “Groundwater report waters down aquifer-level data, say experts” published in Business Standard on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Groundwater Resources of India 2022. What are the key findings of the report? Groundwater: The total annual groundwater… Continue reading Dynamic Groundwater Resources of India 2022: Groundwater report waters down aquifer-level data, say experts
FSSAI proposes regulations for genetically modified food
Source: The post is based on the article “FSSAI proposes regulations for genetically modified food” published in Business Standard on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified Foods) Regulations,2022. About Draft Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified… Continue reading FSSAI proposes regulations for genetically modified food
