What is the News? The Prime Minister of India addressed the Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 virtually. About Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 Climate Adaptation Summit 2021: The summit is being hosted online by the Netherlands Government. Aim: CAS is aimed to accelerate, innovate and scale up global efforts in adapting to the effects of climate change.… Continue reading PM addressed “Climate Adaptation Summit 2021”
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Decriminalisation of offences under LLP Act
Why in News? The Company Law Committee has recommended decriminalizing 12 offences under the Limited Liability Partnership(LLP) Act. It has also said that LLPs should be allowed to issue non-convertible debentures(NCDs) to raise funds. It will help them in improving the ease of doing business for LLP firms. Facts: Limited Liability Partnership(LLP): It is an… Continue reading Decriminalisation of offences under LLP Act
Global Firepower Index 2021
Why in News? Global Firepower has published the Global Firepower Index (GFP) /Military Strength Ranking 2021. Facts: Global Firepower Index: It ranks each nation’s potential war-making capability across land, sea and air with conventional weapons. Factors: The index is calculated using fifty individual factors such as geography, logistical capability, manpower, land forces, airpower, natural resources,… Continue reading Global Firepower Index 2021
Sunderbans is home to 428 species of birds, says ZSI
Why in News? Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a study titled “Birds of the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve”. The study documents the avifauna of the Sundarbans and also serves as a comprehensive photographic field guide with detailed distribution and locality data for all the species from the region. Sunderbans: Sundarbans is a mangrove area… Continue reading Sunderbans is home to 428 species of birds, says ZSI
Global Risk Report, 2021
Why in News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021. Report findings are based on the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS). GRPS was undertaken by more than 650 members of leadership communities of WEF (World Economic Forum). Aim: To highlight the risks and consequences of widening inequalities… Continue reading Global Risk Report, 2021
SC appointed Central Empowered Committee(CEC) report on Sand mining in Rajasthan
The Supreme Court speaks on sand mining. This is what it says!
2nd edition of India Innovation Index-2020
Why in News? NITI Aayog along with the Institute for Competitiveness has released the second edition of the India Innovation Index-2020. Facts: India Innovation Index: The first edition of the index was launched in October 2019. The Index is aimed at providing an effective tool to track the state of innovation at both the national and the state level. Objectives: The… Continue reading 2nd edition of India Innovation Index-2020
UNDESA Report on Migrants
Why in News? International Migration report 2020 has been released by the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). Aim: To provide the estimates of the number of international migrants according to country, age and sex for all regions of the world. Key findings for India: Indian diaspora is 18 million strong. It is the largest transnational population in the world. Destinations: The United… Continue reading UNDESA Report on Migrants
UNEP releases Adaptation Gap Report 2020
Why in News? United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the Adaptation Gap Report 2020. Key Facts: Adaptation: It is one of the pillars of Paris accord. It involves increasing capacity and reduction of vulnerability of countries and communities to climate-related disasters. This capacity will be built by national efforts and funding mechanisms. Aim of the report: The report aims to indicate national and international efforts to advance adaptation. Findings of the Adaptation Gap report,… Continue reading UNEP releases Adaptation Gap Report 2020
PCRA launches ‘SAKSHAM’ campaign for green and clean energy awareness
News: Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) has launched a month-long campaign “SAKSHAM”. Facts: SAKSHAM: It is a people-centric fuel conservation mega campaign that aims to highlight the adverse health and environmental impacts of increasing carbon footprints. The idea is to convince consumers to switch to cleaner fuels and bring in behavioral change to use fossil… Continue reading PCRA launches ‘SAKSHAM’ campaign for green and clean energy awareness
