Source: The post is based on the following articles “Setting the COP agenda” published in the Indian Express on 16th November 2022. “COP-27: India’s net-zero strategy lays out the challenge before it, and the world” published in the Indian Express on 16th November. Syllabus: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About the key takeaways of… Continue reading India’s LT-LEDS: Setting the COP agenda
World Population Prospects 2022: India’s Population Growth Appears To Be Stabilising: United Nations
Source: The post is based on the following articles “India’s Population Growth Appears To Be Stabilising: United Nations” published in NDTV on 16th November. “World @ 8 billion, India set to be most populous” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022. What is the News? The Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social… Continue reading World Population Prospects 2022: India’s Population Growth Appears To Be Stabilising: United Nations
Tamil Nadu notifies Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary as state’s 17th wildlife sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu notifies Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary as state’s 17th wildlife sanctuary” published in Indian Express on 10th November 2022 What is the News? The Tamil Nadu government has notified the Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary as the state’s 17th wildlife sanctuary. What is Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary?… Continue reading Tamil Nadu notifies Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary as state’s 17th wildlife sanctuary
India-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ to commence in Uttarakhand
Source: The post is based on the article “India-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ to commence in Uttarakhand” published in PIB on 15th November 2022 What is the News? The 18th edition of Indo – US joint training exercise “YUDH ABHYAS 22” is scheduled to be conducted in Uttarakhand. What is Exercise YUDH ABHYAS? Exercise… Continue reading India-US joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ to commence in Uttarakhand
New technique for efficient fabrication of liquid crystal display devices with lowered cost
Source: The post is based on the article “New technique for efficient fabrication of liquid crystal display devices with lowered cost” published in PIB on 15th November 2022 What is the News? A new easier technique of manufacturing Liquid Crystal Displays(LCDs) has been developed, which can reduce the cost of the devices. What are Liquid… Continue reading New technique for efficient fabrication of liquid crystal display devices with lowered cost
Seven exotic primates, drugs seized in southern Assam
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven exotic primates, drugs seized in southern Assam” published in The Hindu on 16th November 2022 What is the News? The police in southern Assam have seized seven exotic primates and narcotic drugs worth ₹10 crores. What are Exotic Animals? Exotic live species are animal or plant… Continue reading Seven exotic primates, drugs seized in southern Assam
Tirupati’s megalithic burial sites in a state of neglect
Source: The post is based on the article “Tirupati’s megalithic burial sites in a state of neglect” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022 What is the News? Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh is said to have the largest collection of anthropomorphic burial sites. What are Anthropomorphic sites? Anthropomorphic sites are those marked by… Continue reading Tirupati’s megalithic burial sites in a state of neglect
Nine Russian banks open Vostro accounts for rupee trade
Source: The post is based on the article “Nine Russian banks open Vostro accounts for rupee trade” published in The Hindu on 16th November 2022 What is the News? Nine Russian banks have been permitted to open special Vostro accounts to pave the way for export-import transactions. What is a Vostro account? A Vostro account… Continue reading Nine Russian banks open Vostro accounts for rupee trade
LeadIT Summit 2022 hosted by India and Sweden at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Source: The post is based on the article “LeadIT Summit 2022 hosted by India and Sweden at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt” published in PIB on 15th November 2022 What is the News? India and Sweden hosted the LeadIT Summit on the sidelines of COP27. What is the LeadIT Initiative? Leadership Group for Industry Transition(LeadIT)… Continue reading LeadIT Summit 2022 hosted by India and Sweden at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins Thursday: What is the ancient connect between Kashi and the Tamil land?
Source: The post is based on the article “Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins Thursday: What is the ancient connect between Kashi and the Tamil land?” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2022 What is the News? The centre will be organizing a one-of-its-kind event called ‘Kashi-Tamil Sangamam’ in Varanasi with an aim to reestablish age-old… Continue reading Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins Thursday: What is the ancient connect between Kashi and the Tamil land?
