What is the News? Saudi Arabia has announced that it will be joining Canada, the US, Qatar and Norway in the formation of the Net Zero Producers Forum. About Net Zero Producers Forum: The Net Zero Producers Forum has been formed for the oil and gas producing countries. The Forum aims to discuss the ways… Continue reading Saudi Arabia joins “Net Zero Producers Forum” on climate change
“Emergency Financial Powers” to Armed Forces to tackle pandemic
What is the News? The Union defence ministry has granted emergency financial powers to the country’s armed forces. This is to empower their efforts against the Covid-19 pandemic. About Emergency Financial Powers to Armed Forces: The Emergency Financial Powers will allow armed forces to establish and operate quarantine facilities and hospitals. Besides, it will also… Continue reading “Emergency Financial Powers” to Armed Forces to tackle pandemic
European Parliament approves “EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement(TCA)”
What is the News? European Parliament has approved the final ratification of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement(TCA) between the UK and the European Union. About EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement(TCA) It is a free trade agreement signed in December 2020 between the United Kingdom(UK) and European Union(EU). The agreement had already been ratified by the… Continue reading European Parliament approves “EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement(TCA)”
“Armenian Genocide” recognised by the US
What is the News? The US President has officially recognised the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915-16 as an act of genocide. What is Genocide? Raphael Lemkin, the Polish lawyer has coined the term “genocide” in 1943. According to Article II of the UN Convention on Genocide of December 1948, Genocide has… Continue reading “Armenian Genocide” recognised by the US
“Oldest water on Earth” helps in the quest for life on Mars
What is the News? According to scientists, the findings of the “Oldest Water on Earth” could provide information about the nature of water and life on Earth and the possibility of finding life on Mars. The Oldest Water on Earth: In 2009, Geologist Dr. Barbara Sherwood Lollar of the University of Toronto extracted water from… Continue reading “Oldest water on Earth” helps in the quest for life on Mars
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GOA Infra Project Red Flagged- Key Findings and Recommendation by the CEC Panel
Synopsis – The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) recommended changes to the rail track doubling project in GOA. The project would have destroyed the fragile ecosystem of Western Ghats. Introduction – The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) gave clearance to linear infrastructure projects within the boundaries of Wildlife Sanctuary and… Continue reading GOA Infra Project Red Flagged- Key Findings and Recommendation by the CEC Panel
How Government Regulate the Prices of Vaccines and drugs?
Synopsis: The Supreme Court recently reminded the government of its powers to regulate the pricing of vaccines and drugs. Introduction: The Supreme Court has raised the issue of differential pricing for Covid-19 vaccines for the center and states. It directed the central government to clarify in its affidavit the basis and rationale for pricing. How does… Continue reading How Government Regulate the Prices of Vaccines and drugs?
SC Warn States Against Restricting Information
Synopsis: The Supreme Court has warned the police and the government against harassing the people who need help. Background The Supreme Court has issued a timely warning to the States. It is against any attempt to restrict the spreading of information about the health crisis or call for help. The court issued this warning in… Continue reading SC Warn States Against Restricting Information
Prospects of India- Japan Relations
Synopsis: India- Japan relations will mainly center around the goal of containing aggressive China. A glimpse of it can be seen in the recent Japan-U. S meeting. Background Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is set to visit India as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic normalizes. Outcomes of the recent Japan-US meeting gave a glimpse of… Continue reading Prospects of India- Japan Relations
