Source: The post is based on the article “INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2022(IPRD)” published in PIB on 23rd November. What is the News? Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) is scheduled to be held from 23 to 25 November 2022. What is Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue(IPRD)? IPRD is an apex-level international annual conference of the Indian Navy. Organized by:… Continue reading INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2022(IPRD)
Category: Daily Factly articles
Move to change ‘cumbersome’ procedure for inclusion on ST list is put on hold
Source: The post is based on the article “Move to change ‘cumbersome’ procedure for inclusion on ST list is put on hold” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current procedure for adding communities to the ST list?3 What are the problems with the current procedure?4 What… Continue reading Move to change ‘cumbersome’ procedure for inclusion on ST list is put on hold
Black-naped pheasant-pigeon sighted in PNG for first time in 140 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Black-naped pheasant-pigeon sighted in PNG for first time in 140 years” published in BBC on 23rd November. What is the News? Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon was rediscovered after 140 years on Fergusson Island off eastern Papua New Guinea. Note: Before this rediscovery, Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon was first and last seen… Continue reading Black-naped pheasant-pigeon sighted in PNG for first time in 140 years
Lifestyle diseases among top killers in tribal districts: ICMR
Source: The post is based on the article “Lifestyle diseases among top killers in tribal districts: ICMR” published in The Hindu on 24th November. What is the News? A survey carried out by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that lifestyle diseases are among the top killers in tribal districts. What are… Continue reading Lifestyle diseases among top killers in tribal districts: ICMR
What is the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute, how the recent killing of six people impacts it
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute, how the recent killing of six people impacts it” published in Indian Express on 24th November. What is the News? Tension gripped along the Assam-Meghalaya border areas again after six people were killed when Assam police intercepted a truck that was… Continue reading What is the Assam-Meghalaya border dispute, how the recent killing of six people impacts it
EAC-PM working paper analyzes problems with Freedom in the World Index, V-DEM indices, and EIU Democracy Index
Source: The post is based on the article “EAC-PM working paper analyzes problems with Freedom in the World Index, V-DEM indices, and EIU Democracy Index” published in PIB on 22nd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of this working paper?3 What are the problems EAC-PM has found with these Indices?4… Continue reading EAC-PM working paper analyzes problems with Freedom in the World Index, V-DEM indices, and EIU Democracy Index
Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal
Source: The post is based on the article “Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement(ECTA) signed between India and Australia?3 Key Provisions of the… Continue reading Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal
India jumps 2 spots higher and now ranks 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023)
Source: The post is based on the article “India jumps 2 spots higher and now ranks 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023)” published in PIB on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? The Climate Change Performance Index 2023 has been released. What is the Climate Change Performance Index? Released by: German… Continue reading India jumps 2 spots higher and now ranks 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023)
Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae
Source: The post is based on the article “Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae” published in PIB on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? Astronomers tracking the constellation Ophiuchus have spotted a recurrent nova system approximately 5,000 light-years away. Note: Nova is a transient astronomical event that causes the sudden… Continue reading Recurrent outburst of twin star points towards rare future supernovae
India’s unusual abstention in CITES vote on reopening ivory trade
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s unusual abstention in CITES vote on reopening ivory trade” published in Indian Express on 23rd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 CITES and Ivory Trade3 What has been India’s stand on Ivory Trade?4 What has changed now? What is the News? For the first time,… Continue reading India’s unusual abstention in CITES vote on reopening ivory trade
