Source: This post on the Challenges of Reducing Emissions has been created based on the article “Why climate efforts fail to cut emissions” published in “Business Standard” on 12th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, Environmental pollution and degradation. News: The article discusses the challenges in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.… Continue reading On the Challenges of Reducing Emissions – Why climate efforts fail to cut emissions
SC Verdict on Article 370- Explained Pointwise+ Infographic
The Supreme Court in a 5-0 unanimous ruling upheld the Centre’s abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution. Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud presided over the Bench, which also comprised the four other most senior judges of the court- Justices S K Kaul, Sanjeev Khanna, B R Gavai, and Surya Kant. Table… Continue reading SC Verdict on Article 370- Explained Pointwise+ Infographic
Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme
Source– This post is based on the article “Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme launched to promote Sustainable Management of forests and agroforestry” Published in “PIB” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Environment has launched the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme. What is Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme?… Continue reading Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme
Amrit Technology For Removal Of Arsenic And Metal Ions From Water
Source: The post is based on the article “Amrit Technology For Removal Of Arsenic And Metal Ions From Water” published in “PIB” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Minister of State for Jal Shakti has informed Rajya Sabha about AMRIT Technology. What is AMRIT Technology? Specifications Details Full Form Arsenic and Metal Removal… Continue reading Amrit Technology For Removal Of Arsenic And Metal Ions From Water
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre in Visakhapatnam
Source: The post is based on the article “Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre in Visakhapatnam” published in “The Hindu” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre is being opened in the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. What is the Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre? 1) Eastern Ghats… Continue reading Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre in Visakhapatnam
VINBAX-2023: Joint Military Exercise
Source – This post is based on the article “VINBAX-2023: INDIAN ARMED FORCES CONTINGENT REACHES HANOI FOR JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE” published in “PIB” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? The Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam for the fourth edition of Joint Military Exercise VINBAX-2023. What is Exercise VINBAX? Specification Details… Continue reading VINBAX-2023: Joint Military Exercise
Budgett Frog: Protein from this can block enzymes of disease-causing pathogens
Source: The post on Budgett Frog is based on the article “Budget Frog: Protein from this can block enzymes of disease-causing pathogens” published in “The Hindu” on 10th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science(IISc) found that peptides in Budgett frog skin can fight harmful enzymes produced by disease-causing… Continue reading Budgett Frog: Protein from this can block enzymes of disease-causing pathogens
Supreme Court upholds repeal of J&K’s Special Status
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court upholds repeal of J&K’s special status” published in “The Hindu” on 12th December 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court in a unanimous ruling upheld the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which had conferred special status on the erstwhile State of Jammu… Continue reading Supreme Court upholds repeal of J&K’s Special Status
President’s actions during State Emergency open to scrutiny: SC
Source – This post is based on the article “Declaration of State emergency under Article 356 and subsequent actions of President should have reasonable nexus: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? The Supreme Court in the recent decision on Article 370 ruled that the State Emergency declaration under… Continue reading President’s actions during State Emergency open to scrutiny: SC
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 11th, 2023
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2-3 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I December 11th, 2023
