What is the news? The annual Leonids Meteor Shower has begun and will be active between 6th and 30th November, with peak activity expected on 17th November. What is the Leonids Meteor Shower? Leonids Meteor Shower was originally discovered in 1833. It contains debris that originated from a small comet called 55P/Tempel-Tuttle in the constellation… Continue reading Explained: What is Leonids Meteor Shower?
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India calls for hike in climate finance to $1trillion
What is the news? At the ministerial meeting of the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC), India has said that climate finance cannot continue at the levels decided in 2009 and emphasised that it should be at least $1 trillion to meet the goals of addressing climate change. The ministerial meeting of LMDC was hosted by Bolivia.… Continue reading India calls for hike in climate finance to $1trillion
Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net Zero India
What is the News? The World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with Kearney and Observer Research Foundation has released a report titled “Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net-Zero India”. What is the key finding of the report? India is the 3rd largest Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emitter in the world, behind the United… Continue reading Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net Zero India
Goa Maritime Conclave – 2021
What is the News? The 3rd edition of Goa Maritime Conclave was successfully conducted at Goa. The Indian Navy showed the visiting countries the first-hand demonstration of Deep Submergence and Rescue Vessel (DSRV) capabilities About Goa Maritime Conclave Organized by: Indian Navy under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa Aim: To bring together the… Continue reading Goa Maritime Conclave – 2021
75 Nutrition smart villages will strengthen India’s campaign against malnutrition
What is the news? As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Government of India has said that a programme on “Nutrition Smart Village” will be initiated to strengthen the Poshan Abhiyan. Note: According to Welthungerhilfe, Nutrition Smart Village is an informed village that understands ‘nutrition’ in its practical terms and takes appropriate steps to address… Continue reading 75 Nutrition smart villages will strengthen India’s campaign against malnutrition
PM to launch two innovative customer centric initiatives of RBI
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched two innovative customer centric initiatives of the Reserve Bank of India. Which two customer centric initiatives of the RBI have been launched? RBI Retail Direct Scheme Aim: To enhance access to the government securities market for retail investors. Under the scheme, retail investors will be able… Continue reading PM to launch two innovative customer centric initiatives of RBI
Poll commission plans to map migrant population for remote voting
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Remote Voting?3 How will remote voting work?4 What is the key challenge to remote voting? What is the News? The Election Commission has planned to start mapping the population of migrant workers across the country to prepare a roadmap for the introduction of remote voting. What is Remote… Continue reading Poll commission plans to map migrant population for remote voting
India Launches E-Amrit Portal on EVs at COP26
What is the News? On Transport Day at COP26, India, represented by NITI Aayog participated in the fourth ministerial dialogue of the Zero-Emission Vehicle Transition Council(ZEVTC). Moreover, the Government of India also launched the E-Amrit portal on this occasion. What is the Zero-Emission Vehicles Transition Council(ZEVTC)? ZEVTC was formed in November 2020. It is a global… Continue reading India Launches E-Amrit Portal on EVs at COP26
COP26: US joins India-led global solar alliance
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the significance of the US joining ISA?3 About International Solar Alliance4 Initiatives by ISA What is the News? The United States of America(USA) has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a member country. What is the significance of the US joining ISA? The US has become the… Continue reading COP26: US joins India-led global solar alliance
Natural wealth of the nations
What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled ‘The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021’. The report is a periodic evaluation of wealth generation and distribution beyond the traditional GDP [gross domestic product] matrix and includes natural resources as part of a country’s wealth. What are the key findings of the report?… Continue reading Natural wealth of the nations
