Source-This post on the Sub National Climate Fund has been created based on the article “Goa to be 1st state to get World Bank climate fund” published in “Times of India” on 20th February 2024. Why in News? Recently, Goa became the 1st state to get the World Bank backed Sub National Climate Resilient Green Fund. About first… Continue reading Sub National Climate Fund
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Net-Zero Industry Act
About Net-Zero Industry Act 1. The European Council has adopted a regulation establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology manufacturing ecosystem, known as the ‘net-zero industry act’. 2. The Net-zero Industry act is part of the Green Deal Industrial Plan, along with the Critical Raw Materials Act and the Electricity Market Design… Continue reading Net-Zero Industry Act
North sea
About North sea Aspects Description About 1. The North Sea is a northern European sea and part of the Atlantic Ocean. 2. The North Sea connects to the Atlantic Ocean via the English Channel in the southwest and to the Baltic Sea in the east via the Kattegat and Skagerrak straits. 3. The Kiel Canal… Continue reading North sea
Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought
Source: This post is based on the article “Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought: study” published in “The Hindu” on 18th January 2024. Why in News? According to recent research based on satellite imagery climate change has caused Greenland’s ice sheet to lose 20% more ice than previously imagined. How was the study… Continue reading Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought
E-SAKSHI Mobile Application launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Source: This post is based on the article “Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh launches the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application for the Revised Fund Flow Procedure under MPLAD Scheme” published in “PIB” on 16th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application was launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).… Continue reading E-SAKSHI Mobile Application launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Kerala Rehabilitation Project benefits 7,000 Gulf returnees
Source: This post is based on the article “Kerala Rehabilitation project benefits 7,000 Gulf returnees” published in “The Hindu” on 16th January 2024. Why in News? The first-ever rehabilitation project launched by the Kerala government for individuals returning from Gulf countries has assisted nearly 7,000 returnees in the state. What is this project? Specification Description… Continue reading Kerala Rehabilitation Project benefits 7,000 Gulf returnees
Adi Shankara
Source: The article is based on “Who are the shankaracharyas — and who was Adi Shankara?” in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the four Shankaracharyas have announced their decision not to participate in the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Who is Shankaracharya? 1) Shankaracharya… Continue reading Adi Shankara
Pench Tiger Reserve Marked as India’s first International Dark Sky Park
Source: The post is based on the article “Maharasta Pench Tiger Reserve becomes India’s First dark sky park” published in “Live Mint” on 13th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra has been marked as India’s first international Dark Sky Park. Why Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) marked as Dark… Continue reading Pench Tiger Reserve Marked as India’s first International Dark Sky Park
Recent judgement by HC held that foreigner cannot claim right to reside in India under Constitution
Source: This article is based on the article “Foreigner cannot claim right to reside in India under Constitution: Delhi HC” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, Delhi HC held in a judgement that foreigners cannot claim the right to reside in India under Article 19(1)(e) of the Constitution… Continue reading Recent judgement by HC held that foreigner cannot claim right to reside in India under Constitution
Yen Denominated Green Bonds Successfully issued By REC
Source: This article is based on the article“REC Limited issues inaugural Yen Denominated Green Bonds aggregating to 61.1 Billion Japanese Yen” published in “PIB” on 16th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, State-owned REC Ltd has successfully issued its inaugural green bonds worth JPY 61.1 billion, under its US$ 10 billion global medium-term notes programme.… Continue reading Yen Denominated Green Bonds Successfully issued By REC
