Source: The post is based on the article “Mathura-Vrindavan aims to become a carbon neutral tourist destination by 2041” published in PIB on 8th November 2022. What is the News? The government of Uttar Pradesh has announced that Mathura-Vrindavan is aiming to become a “net zero carbon emission” tourist destination by 2041. This will be… Continue reading Mathura-Vrindavan aims to become a carbon neutral tourist destination by 2041
Centre constitutes 22nd Law Commission: what role does this body play?
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre constitutes 22nd Law Commission: what role does this body play?” published in The Hindu on 9th November 2022. What is the News? The government of India has constituted the 22nd Law Commission of India with former Karnataka High Court Chief Justice, Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi as… Continue reading Centre constitutes 22nd Law Commission: what role does this body play?
Not mandatory to publish in journals before final PhD thesis: UGC
Source: The post is based on the article “Not mandatory to publish in journals before final PhD thesis: UGC” published in Indian Express on 9th November 2022. What is the News? University Grants Commission(UGC) has issued the final UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022. What are the key provisions… Continue reading Not mandatory to publish in journals before final PhD thesis: UGC
Nicobar project gets assent for diversion of 130 sq km of forest
Source: The post is based on the article “Nicobar project gets assent for diversion of 130 sq km of forest” published in The Hindu on 9th November 2022. What is the News? The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) has granted an in-principle clearance for the diversion of 130 sq km of forest… Continue reading Nicobar project gets assent for diversion of 130 sq km of forest
Greenwashing: U.N. chief slams companies engaging in ‘toxic cover-up’
Source: The post is based on the article “U.N. chief slams companies engaging in ‘toxic cover-up” published in The Hindu on 9th November 2022. What is the News? The UN Secretary-General has said that there will be zero tolerance for Greenwashing or falsification of carbon emissions reports by companies, financial institutions, cities, regions and other… Continue reading Greenwashing: U.N. chief slams companies engaging in ‘toxic cover-up’
Small island nations call for windfall tax on Big Oil to pay for Climate Change
Source: The post is based on the article “Small island nations call for windfall tax on Big Oil to pay for Climate Change” published in Livemint on 9th November 2022. What is the News? A group of small island nations has joined calls for a windfall tax on oil companies to compensate developing countries for… Continue reading Small island nations call for windfall tax on Big Oil to pay for Climate Change
Vikram-S: India’s first private launch vehicle all set for maiden flight
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first private launch vehicle all set for maiden flight” published in The Hindu on 9th November 2022. What is the News? Hyderabad-based space firm Skyroot Aerospace is going to launch Vikram-S, India’s first privately manufactured rocket. It is being launched as part of Skyroot Aerospace’s first… Continue reading Vikram-S: India’s first private launch vehicle all set for maiden flight
Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change speaks at the Launch of the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) at COP 27,Egypt
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change speaks at the Launch of the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) at COP 27,Egypt” published in PIB on 8th November 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change spoke at the Launch of… Continue reading Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change speaks at the Launch of the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) at COP 27,Egypt
The Supreme Court order on PF pensions
Source: The post is based on the article “The Supreme Court order on PF pensions” published in The Hindu on 9th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About the recent court ruling on EPF Pension. News: The Supreme Court… Continue reading The Supreme Court order on PF pensions
EWS quota provides social justice to the economically marginalised
Source: The post is based on the article “EWS quota provides social justice to the economically marginalised” published in the Indian Express on 9th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About social justice in India. News: The Supreme… Continue reading EWS quota provides social justice to the economically marginalised
