Source-This post on G-33 Group has been created based on the article “G-33 countries call for permanent public stockholding solution for food security” published in “Mint” on 26 Feb 2024. Why in the news? Ahead of the 13th ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), most G-33 countries have urged for a permanent solution to… Continue reading G-33 Group
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Purple Fest 2024
Source-This post on Purple Fest 2024 has been created based on the article “Purple Fest 2024: A Symphony of Inclusivity Echoes at Rashtrapati Bhawan” published in “PIB” on 26th February 2024. Why in the news? Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India presented Purple Fest 2024… Continue reading Purple Fest 2024
EXERCISE ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ 2024
Source-This post on Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ 2024 has been created based on the article “INDIA-JAPAN Joint exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ commences in Rajasthan” published in “PIB” on 27th February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the 5th edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ commenced at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, India. About Exercise Dharma… Continue reading EXERCISE ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ 2024
SAMAR Assesment Certificates
Source-This post on SAMAR assesment Certificates has been created based on the article “DRDO hands over 23 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology to industries during Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo 2024” published in “PIB” on 25th Feb 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over SAMAR assessment certificates to… Continue reading SAMAR Assesment Certificates
Sudarshan Setu
Source-This post on the Sudarshan Setu has been created based on the article “PM inaugurates Sudarshan Setu connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island in Gujarat” published in “PIB” on 25th Feb 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu bridge in Gujarat. About Sudarshan Setu 1. About- ‘Sudarshan Setu’… Continue reading Sudarshan Setu
Sant Ravidas
Source-This post on Sant Ravidas has been created based on the article “Prime Minister pays tributes to Sant Ravidas on his birth anniversary“published in “PIB” on 26 February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Sant Ravidas in Varanasi and offered floral tribute on the occasion of his 647th… Continue reading Sant Ravidas
Sub National Climate Fund
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
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
