Author: Yash Dagar

News: At the ongoing COP29, demands are being made for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty (FF-NPT) to curb global greenhouse gas emissions. 1. The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FF-NPT) aims to limit the extraction, production and consumption of fossil fuels to combat climate change. 2. It was first conceptualised in 2019 and officially launched in… Continue reading Regulating fossil fuel, like nuclear weapon

News: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued directions for implementation of Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat air pollution in the National Capital Region. 1. The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is an emergency response mechanism that comes into play to prevent further deterioration of air quality… Continue reading GRAP IV

News: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has said that the Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor has become operational and is carrying oil, food, and machines. 1. The Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor is a sea route connecting Indian port of Chennai and Russian port of Vladivostok. 2. The corridor aims to enhance economic ties… Continue reading Chennai-Vladivostok maritime corridor is operational: Sonowal

News: The Centre has decided to scrap the windfall tax as the oil prices have subdued. 1. A windfall tax is a tax imposed on companies or industries that have experienced unexpectedly high profits due to factors beyond their control or normal business operations. 2. It is often levied on industries such as oil, gas… Continue reading Centre to scrap windfall levy as crude prices cool

News: At the Mitigation Work Programme (MWP), India expressed displeasure over developed countries’ unserious discussion to support climate change action in developing nations. 1. Mitigation Work Programme (MWP) is a mechanism set up by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2022 at COP 27 in Sharm el-Sheikh. 2. It aims to help… Continue reading No progress in matters critical to developing countries: India at COP29

News: The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted the flight test of its maiden long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. 1. The missile has been designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 km for Indian armed forces. 2. The missile has been… Continue reading India conducts historic flight test of hypersonic missile with a range of 1,500 km

News: Prime Minster Narendra Modi will launch a commemorative stamp and coin to mark the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon and freedom fighter Birsa Munda. 1. Birsa Munda was an iconic Indian tribal freedom fighter, religious leader, folk hero who played a key role in Indian Independence Movement. 2. He belonged to the Munda… Continue reading PM to launch stamp, coin on 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda

News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has ordered a detailed probe into the alleged deficiencies in Ola Electric’s services and products. 1. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is a statutory body established under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 to promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers in India. 2.… Continue reading CCPA orders investigation into Ola Electric

News: The Union Home Ministry has reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Manipur. It has issued a notification to declare six police station limits in five districts as disturbed areas. These areas are the buffer zones, where Kuki-Zo and Meitei villages converge. 1. Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958: It was enacted by… Continue reading AFSPA reimposed in six riot-hit areas of Manipur

News: A study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has mentioned the alarming population decline of the two African elephant species, the savannah elephant and forest elephant, at various sites across the African continent over about a half century. 1. Savannah elephant populations declined by about 70% on average, whereas… Continue reading Alarming rate of decrease in African elephant count