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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade and Development Report: UNCTAD

Source: Click here News: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released a report titled “Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade and Development: Transitioning to a New Normal”. Facts: Aim: The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade and Development. Key Takeaways. The global economy would contract 4.3% this year… Continue reading Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade and Development Report: UNCTAD

Himalayan Serow spotted for the first time in Spiti cold desert

Source: Click here News: Himalayan serow has been sighted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Facts: Himalayan serow: It is a subspecies of the mainland serow (Capricornis sumatraensis).It resembles a cross between a goat, a donkey, a cow, and a pig. Habitat: There are several species of serows and all… Continue reading Himalayan Serow spotted for the first time in Spiti cold desert

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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 15th December 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 2 India needs to rethink its nutrition agenda The Hindu Page – 7 Syllabus Topic – Issues relating to poverty and hunger Non-Gulf NRIs likely to be first to get postal voting rights | India News,The Indian Express… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 15th December 2020

What is net zero target? How fair and realistic these targets are?

Climate Ambition Summit, co-hosted by the UK, France, and the UN, on the fifth anniversary of the 2015 Paris Agreement has brought back the debate on the fairness issues regarding the Net Zero targets and the pathways regarding greenhouse gas emission reduction. Status of emission reduction Countries were expected to submit their upgraded national target… Continue reading What is net zero target? How fair and realistic these targets are?

In India, over 75% districts hotspots of extreme weather events, finds study

News: Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has released a report titled “Preparing India for Extreme Climate Events”.This is the first time that extreme weather event hotspots in the country have been mapped. Key Takeaways: Hotspots: Over 75% of districts in India are hotspots of extreme climate events such as cyclones, floods, droughts, heat waves and… Continue reading In India, over 75% districts hotspots of extreme weather events, finds study

Hazardous ideas for Himalayas

Context: China’s major hydropower project as a part of its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), on the Yarlung Zangbo River, in Mêdog County in Tibet. Contents1 More on news:2 What are the various misadventures that can happen due to the building of hydropower dams?3 What can be done?3.1 Way forward More on news: The hydropower generation station… Continue reading Hazardous ideas for Himalayas

Farm and Banking Reform

Context: There is some risk necessary to reform Banking and Agriculture sectors. Contents1 What are the recently announced reforms in Farming and Banking sector?2 Can MSP ensure farm income and Agri-growth?3 What do the laws propose to do?4 What is immediate response of common people?5 How future will be different for Agriculture?6 What can be… Continue reading Farm and Banking Reform

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