News: The Wildlife Institute of India has released a survey on the Ganges river. The survey was conducted on behalf of the National Mission for Clean Ganga undertaken by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Facts: Key Highlights from the Survey: Increase in Biodiversity: 49% of the Ganges river is high on biodiversity with Gangetic Dolphins… Continue reading Survey sights good signs: High biodiversity in 49% of Ganga main river
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Four More Biodiversity Heritage Sites For Karnataka
News: Karnataka Biodiversity Board has decided to declare four more areas in the State as biodiversity heritage sites. Facts: What are the four areas? The four areas declared as biodiversity heritage sites are: Antaragange Betta in Kolar Aadi Narayana Swamy Betta in Chickballapur Mahima Ranga Betta in Nelamangala,Bengaluru and Urumbi area on the Kumaradhara river… Continue reading Four More Biodiversity Heritage Sites For Karnataka
India’s foreign policy concerns
Context: Analysing the possible outcomes of the US foreign policy under new president Biden that will concern India Background- India-US relation during Trump years Defence cooperation: India signed all the ‘foundational’ agreements with America and bought billions of dollars’ worth of military hardware from them. Strategic Autonomy: India resisted converting the Quad into a military or strategic… Continue reading India’s foreign policy concerns
Lessons from Vietnam and Bangladesh
Context: Learning through the success stories of Vietnam and Bangladesh More in News Bangladesh has become the second largest apparel exporter after China. Vietnam’s exports in apparel sector has grown by about 240% in the past eight years. Vietnam’s success stories Duty free exports: Signing of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with important trading partners like… Continue reading Lessons from Vietnam and Bangladesh
Firecrackers ban ahead of festival season
Context- National Green Tribunal bans firecrackers in place where air quality is poor. What are the guidelines of National Green Tribunal for firecrackers? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed that there would be a total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers between November 10 and 30 in places where air quality is ‘poor’… Continue reading Firecrackers ban ahead of festival season
The cost of clearing the air
The cost of clearing the air Context: In February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹4,400 crore package for 2020-21 to tackle air pollution in 102 of India’s most polluted cities. More on news: The funds would be used to reduce particulate matter by 20%-30% from 2017 levels by 2024 under the National Clean Air Programme… Continue reading The cost of clearing the air
Significance of Biden’s wins
Context- Impact of Joe Biden’s wins on ties with India. How US-India relations under different administration? Clinton administration- The Clinton years witnessed dip in India and the US bilateral relations. India was pressurized to “freeze, rollback and eliminate” its nuclear programme and to settle Kashmir dispute with Pakistan. Bush administration- George W Bush ensured the… Continue reading Significance of Biden’s wins
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 10th November 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 2 Google to be probed for alleged abuse of dominance Indian Express Page – 1 Syllabus Topic – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Punjab becomes latest state to withdraw general consent to CBI Indian Express Page –… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 10th November 2020
