What is the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP27?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP27?” published in Indian Express on 11th November 2022. What is the News? At the 27th Session of Conference of Parties(COP27), Mangrove Alliance for Climate(MAC) was launched with India as a partner. What is the Mangrove… Continue reading What is the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP27?

2015-22 on track to be the eight warmest years on record: WMO

Source: The post is based on the article “2015-22 on track to be the eight warmest years on record: WMO” published in TOI on 7th November 2022.  What is the News? The State of the Global Climate report 2022 has been released by the World Meteorological Organization(WMO). What are the key findings of the report?… Continue reading 2015-22 on track to be the eight warmest years on record: WMO

Centre’s capex infusion strategy needs rethink

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre’s capex infusion strategy needs rethink” published in Livemint on 10th November 2022.  What is the News? The Government of India is likely to raise its capital expenditure plan further.It could raise its expenditure from 7.5 trillion rupees in FY23 to 10 trillion rupees in FY24.  What… Continue reading Centre’s capex infusion strategy needs rethink

Rupee-denominated trade made eligible for export promotion, obligation schemes

Source: The post is based on the article “Rupee-denominated trade made eligible for export promotion, obligation schemes” published in The Hindu on 10th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What has been announced now?4 WRupee-denominated trade made eligible for export promotion, obligation schemess the significance of this decision? What is the News? The… Continue reading Rupee-denominated trade made eligible for export promotion, obligation schemes

Level of groundwater extraction lowest in 18 years, finds study

Source: The post is based on the article “Level of groundwater extraction lowest in 18 years, finds study” published in The Hindu on 10th November 2022. What is the News? Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the entire country for the year 2022. About the Dynamic… Continue reading Level of groundwater extraction lowest in 18 years, finds study

Nushu: The secret language men don’t know

Source: The post is based on the article “Nushu: The secret language men don’t know” published in BBC on 8th November 2022. What is the News? BBC Culture’s Secret Languages series has described the significance of the Nushu language. What is Nushu? Nushu literally means “the script of women”. It is a secret language invented… Continue reading Nushu: The secret language men don’t know

Kerala moves to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities

Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala moves to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities” published in The Hindu on 10th November 2022. What is the News? The Kerala government has decided to bring in an ordinance to remove the Governor from the post of Chancellor of all state-run universities. Why does the… Continue reading Kerala moves to remove Governor as Chancellor of universities

India’s first private satellite vehicle set for launch: All you need to know about Vikram S, and why it is a big deal

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first private satellite vehicle set for launch: All you need to know about Vikram S, and why it is a big deal” published in Indian Express on 10th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Vikram S?2.1 Features of Vikram S3 Why does India… Continue reading India’s first private satellite vehicle set for launch: All you need to know about Vikram S, and why it is a big deal

FinMin clears framework for sovereign green bonds

Source: The post is based on the article “FinMin clears framework for sovereign green bonds” published in Indian Express on 10th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Green Bonds?3 About Sovereign Green Bonds Framework4 What constitutes green expenditure?5 Who will implement the Sovereign Green Bonds Framework? What is the News? The Finance… Continue reading FinMin clears framework for sovereign green bonds

Centre devises new guidelines for TV channels; broadcast of socially relevant topics compulsory

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre devises new guidelines for TV channels; broadcast of socially relevant topics compulsory” published in The Hindu on 10th November 2022.  What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the “Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Television Channels in India, 2022”.  These guidelines will ensure the… Continue reading Centre devises new guidelines for TV channels; broadcast of socially relevant topics compulsory

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