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Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to Philippines

Source– This post on Washington’s “ironclad commitment” is based on the article “Blinken stresses ‘ironclad’ support for the Philippines” published in “The Hindu” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to help the Philippines. This commitment was made in the backdrop of recent clashes… Continue reading Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to Philippines

India to join U.S.-led carbon market project

Source-This post on India to join U.S.-led carbon market project is based on the article “India to join U.S.-led carbon market project” published in “The Hindu” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? India has joined one of the four cooperative work programmes under the ‘clean energy pillar’ of the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).… Continue reading India to join U.S.-led carbon market project

Captive Elephant Rules 2024

Source-This post on Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024 is based on the article “Centre notifies rules allowing transfer of ‘captive’ elephants” published in “The Hindu” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Centre has notified a set of rules called the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024. Captive Elephant… Continue reading Captive Elephant Rules 2024

Global warming Impact on climate in India

Source-This post on Global warming’s Impact on climate is based on the article “Spring season ‘disappearing’ in many States, Shows Study” published in “The Hindu” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a 50-year analysis of meteorological records suggests that various states in India is registering a withdrawal of spring. Findings of the… Continue reading Global warming Impact on climate in India

Anti-piracy mechanism of India

Source– This post on Anti-piracy mechanism of India is based on the article “Marathon operation by Navy, IAF led to pirates’ surrender” published in “The Hindu” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Indian Navy’s highly secretive Marine Commandos (MARCOS) conducted their first-ever para-drop operation at sea. They managed to secure and safely evacuate the 21… Continue reading Anti-piracy mechanism of India

Shipra River

Source-This post on Shipra River is based on the article CAG alert on unacceptable pollution of Kshipra river in Madhya Pradesh” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a performance audit was conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on the degradation of the Shipra River. About… Continue reading Shipra River

Employment status in India

Source-This post on Employment status in India is based on the article “No major change in employment status or wages in 10 years” published in “The Hindu” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a report by Bahutva Karnataka shows that the share of self-employed workers increased, while the share of those in formal employment remained… Continue reading Employment status in India

World Monuments Fund Watch 2025

Source-This post on World Monuments Fund Watch 2025 is based on the article “Conservationists to propose Kazhuveli watershed region in T.N. for nomination to World Monuments Fund Watch 2025” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? Conservationists plan to propose the Kazhuveli watershed region in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, for nomination to… Continue reading World Monuments Fund Watch 2025

Darien Gap

Source-This post on Darien Gap is based on the article “What is the Darien Gap? And why are more migrants risking this Latin American route to get to the US?” published in “Down to Earth” on 14th March 2024. Why in the News? Illegal immigration to the US has in recent weeks moved its focus south… Continue reading Darien Gap

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