What is the News? The Union Minister of Rural Development has launched the Climate Resilience Information System and Planning (CRISP-M) tool. What is the CRISP-M tool? CRISP-M is a web and mobile phone-based Geographic Information System(GIS) aided tool that has been designed to help communities make climate-smart decisions. The tool will help integrate climate information… Continue reading Climate Resilience Information System and Planning (CRISP-M) tool for Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Scheme launched
Karuppur kalamkari paintings, Kallakurichi wood carvings get geographical indication (GI) tags
What is the News? Karuppur kalamkari paintings and the Kallakurichi wood carvings have received geographical indication (GI) tags. What are Karuppur kalamkari paintings? Karuppur Kalamkari paintings are done in Karuppur and its surrounding villages in Tamil Nadu. Purpose: The paintings are done on pure cotton cloth and are predominantly used in temples for umbrella covers,… Continue reading Karuppur kalamkari paintings, Kallakurichi wood carvings get geographical indication (GI) tags
Why did the Antarctic Larsen C ice shelf break in 2017? NASA has an answer
What is the News? According to a study, the A68 iceberg that split off from Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf in 2017 was likely caused due to ice-shelf dynamics and not climate change. What is the issue? Ice shelves are massive stretches of ice that build up over many thousands of years. Global warming contributes… Continue reading Why did the Antarctic Larsen C ice shelf break in 2017? NASA has an answer
Fish species found only in the Pacific, discovered in the Bay of Bengal
What is the News? Researchers have discovered a unique, lesser-known fish species named Hoplosebastes Armatus in the Indian Ocean.This fish species was till now thought to be found only in the Pacific Ocean. What is Hoplosebastes Armatus? Hoplosebastes Armatus is also known as the flower scorpionfish. It belongs to the order of ray-finned fish that… Continue reading Fish species found only in the Pacific, discovered in the Bay of Bengal
Global energy transition too slow, needs a ‘low emissions revolution’: IEA
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the World Energy Outlook report?3 What are the Key Findings of the World Energy Outlook report?3.1 Stated Policies Scenario3.2 Announced Pledges Scenario 4 Investment in Clean Energy5 World Energy Outlook report on India What is the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has published its World Energy… Continue reading Global energy transition too slow, needs a ‘low emissions revolution’: IEA
Covaxin junior: Bharat Biotech’s kids’ vaccine is good news. But why is its vaccine for adults yet to get WHO clearance?
What is the news? Bharat Biotech is on the threshold of becoming the second Indian vaccine maker to receive an emergency use approval in the domestic market for a children’s Covid vaccine. The company’s vaccine for children has received a conditional approval from an expert committee of the drug regulator. The next steps will have… Continue reading Covaxin junior: Bharat Biotech’s kids’ vaccine is good news. But why is its vaccine for adults yet to get WHO clearance?
Over 100 countries sign Kunming Declaration on biodiversity conservation
What is the news? The “Kunming Declaration” was adopted by over 100 countries in the ongoing virtual 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD). The theme of the COP-15 is “Ecological Civilization: Building a Shared Future for All Life on Earth”. COP15 is being held… Continue reading Over 100 countries sign Kunming Declaration on biodiversity conservation
NHRC’s remit: Human rights body has an incredibly important job, Praising govt is not part of it
Synopsis: NHRC as an institution, need to keep a check on the government and executive and not shower praises or seem compromised in its job. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the recent issue or controversy?3 Why are these considered controversial?4 What are the instances of Human rights violations in the past?5 What should be the way… Continue reading NHRC’s remit: Human rights body has an incredibly important job, Praising govt is not part of it
Bombay High Court POSH guidelines risk silencing victims of sexual harassment
Source: This post is based on the article “Bombay High Court POSH guidelines risk silencing victims of sexual harassment” published in Indian Express on 14th October 2021. Syllabus: GS 2 Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted for Protection & Betterment of These Vulnerable Sections. Relevance: Understanding the problem with POSH. Synopsis: There is a need… Continue reading Bombay High Court POSH guidelines risk silencing victims of sexual harassment
Freebies, handouts and other myths loved by income taxpayers
Synopsis: Instead of blaming the government to offer freebies, people should decide what all services/ benefits they want from the government. Introduction Recently, the idea has been floated by an income tax officer to have a” taxpayers union”. A section of the people welcomed this idea as they think that income taxpayers are the main funders… Continue reading Freebies, handouts and other myths loved by income taxpayers
