News: The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Management (ICIMOD) has launched an Air Quality Dashboard to gauge pollution levels across Indo-Gangetic Plains. About the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Management (ICIMOD) It is a regional intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. It was founded in 1983 and… Continue reading International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
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Hornbill Festival
News: The Nagaland government is organising the popular Hornbill festival from December 1 to December 10, 2024. About Hornbill Festival 1. The Hornbill Festival is also referred to as the “Festival of Festivals” in Nagaland as it showcases the vibrant culture, language and traditions of the ethnic tribes of the state. 2. It is an… Continue reading Hornbill Festival
Open Market Operations (OMO)
News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to use Open Market Operations (OMO) to maintain liquidity within a manageable range. 1. The Open Market Operations (OMO) are used by Reserve Bank of India to buy or sell the Government Securities (G-Secs) in the open market to influence the money supply. 2. They are… Continue reading Open Market Operations (OMO)
Sabal-20 Logistics Drone
News: The Indian Army has received Sabal-20 logistics drone, from EndureAir Systems, to bolster logistical capabilities in challenging terrains, particularly in the eastern sector. 1. Sabal-20 is an advanced electric unmanned helicopter based on variable pitch technology. 2. It can carry payloads of up to 20 kg, which is about half of its own weight.… Continue reading Sabal-20 Logistics Drone
Global Hunger Index 2024
News: The government informed the Lok Sabha that the measure of hunger used in the Global Hunger Report 2024 Index is flawed and does not reflect India’s true position. About Global Hunger Index 1. The Global Hunger Index is a tool designed to measure and track hunger levels across the world. 2. GHI is released… Continue reading Global Hunger Index 2024
Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024
News: On the National Milk Day (26 November), the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has released the annual publication of Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024. 1. The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2024, has been prepared by the Animal Husbandry Department. 2. It is based on the results of the Integrated Sample… Continue reading Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024
SC ruling on socialism, secularism
News: A Division Bench of the Supreme Court dismissed pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the 42nd amendment by which the words secular and socialist were added to the Preamble in 1976. Evolution of Preamble 1. The original Preamble was adopted on November 26, 1949. It declared India to be a sovereign, democratic, republic. 2.… Continue reading SC ruling on socialism, secularism
Gelephu Mindfulness City
News: While speaking at the first Global Conference of the International Cooperative Alliance, Bhutan’s Prime Minister has pitched the Gelephu Mindfulness City Project as the biggest cooperative project in Bhutan. 1. The Gelephu city is in southern part of Bhutan, near India-Bhutan border, covering an area of 2,500 sq km. 2. It is a planned… Continue reading Gelephu Mindfulness City
Riyadh Design Law Treaty Adopted
News: Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s member states, including India, adopted the Riyadh Design Law Treaty by signing its final act. 1. The Design Law Treaty (DLT) is an international treaty that aims to harmonise and improve the protection of design standards. 2. The treaty needs 15 contracting members to enter into force. 3.… Continue reading Riyadh Design Law Treaty Adopted
New Collective Quantified Goal
News: The main goal of the Conference of Parties 29 was to finalise the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG). However, the developing countries remain dissatisfied with the amount agreed under the NCQM. 1. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) refers to the money to be given by the developed countries to the developing countries to… Continue reading New Collective Quantified Goal
