Source: The post is based on the article “Great knot sighting untangles a migration mystery” published in The Hindu on 20th November 2022. What is the News? Great Knot from Russia has found its way to Kerala’s coast flying over 9,000 km for a winter sojourn. Note: Many juvenile great knots have been tagged with… Continue reading Great knot sighting untangles a migration mystery
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COP27 establishes ‘Loss and Damages’ fund for climate reparations
Source: The post is based on the article “COP27 establishes ‘Loss and Damages’ fund for climate reparations” published in The Hindu on 20th November 2022 What is the News? The countries at the COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt have decided to establish a ‘Loss and Damages’ fund. What is Loss and Damage? Click Here to… Continue reading COP27 establishes ‘Loss and Damages’ fund for climate reparations
India climbs up six slots and now placed at 61st rank as per Network Readiness Index 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “India climbs up six slots and now placed at 61st rank as per Network Readiness Index 2022” published in PIB on 19th November 2022. What is the News? The Network Readiness Index(NRI) 2022 has been released. What is the Network Readiness Index? Prepared by: Portulans Institute, an… Continue reading India climbs up six slots and now placed at 61st rank as per Network Readiness Index 2022
After assuming the G20 Presidency, Indian Government to assume the Chair of Global Partnership on AI(GPAI)
Source: The post is based on the article “After assuming the G20 Presidency, Indian Government to assume the Chair of Global Partnership on AI(GPAI)” published in PIB on 19th November 2022 What is the News? India will take over the Chair of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence(GPAI) for 2022-23. What is Global Partnership on… Continue reading After assuming the G20 Presidency, Indian Government to assume the Chair of Global Partnership on AI(GPAI)
India and Russia agree to deepen cooperation on counter-terrorism at UN
Source: The post is based on the article “India and Russia agree to deepen cooperation on counter-terrorism at UN” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? India and Russia has agreed to “deepen cooperation” on counter-terrorism issues and “enhance bilateral coordination” at the United Nations. What are the key takeaways… Continue reading India and Russia agree to deepen cooperation on counter-terrorism at UN
India’s first private rocket lifts off from ISRO spaceport
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first private rocket lifts off from ISRO spaceport” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? India’s first privately developed rocket, Vikram-S was successfully launched from Indian Space Research Organisation’s(ISRO) launchpad in Sriharikota. What is Vikram S? Source: Skyroot Vikram S has… Continue reading India’s first private rocket lifts off from ISRO spaceport
Aadhaar norms for prisoners simplified; Home Ministry calls for camps at all prisons for enrolment or update
Source: The post is based on the article “Aadhaar norms for prisoners simplified; Home Ministry calls for camps at all prisons for enrolment or update” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has released the Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) for Aadhar enrollment of Prisoners. What are… Continue reading Aadhaar norms for prisoners simplified; Home Ministry calls for camps at all prisons for enrolment or update
Sweet, not protein, in bamboo fruits triggers rat boom
Source: The post is based on the article “Sweet, not protein, in bamboo fruits triggers rat boom” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? A study was conducted on Melocanna baccifera, a tropical bamboo species that has long fascinated researchers for its association with the occurrence of ‘bamboo death’ ‘rat… Continue reading Sweet, not protein, in bamboo fruits triggers rat boom
50% mangroves in India to vanish by 2070: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “50% mangroves in India to vanish by 2070: Study” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? A study was conducted on the condition of mangroves in India by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences(BSIP). What are the key findings of the study? Impact… Continue reading 50% mangroves in India to vanish by 2070: Study
Draft digital data protection Bill tabled for comments
Source: The post is based on the following articles: a) “Draft digital data protection Bill tabled for comments” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 b) “Draft digital personal data protection bill: Govt exemptions ‘vague’, little regulator independence, say experts” published in Indian Express on 19th November 2022. What is the News? The Ministry… Continue reading Draft digital data protection Bill tabled for comments
