What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has released its annual State of the Global Climate Report 2020. Key Findings of annual State of the Global Climate Report 2020: Temperature: 2020 was one of the three warmest years on record, despite a cooling La Niña. The other two warmest years were 2016 and 2019. Moreover,… Continue reading WMO Releases “State of the Global Climate Report 2020”
WEF Releases “Energy Transition Index 2021”
What is the News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the Energy Transition Index, 2021. About Energy Transition Index(ETI), 2021: Energy Transition Index is an annual report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). It prepares the report in collaboration with Accenture. Purpose: The ranking aims to enable policy-makers and businesses to plan for a successful… Continue reading WEF Releases “Energy Transition Index 2021”
Environment Quiz: Environment |24 Apr, 2021
Good Morning Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon Quiz Current Affairs Quiz Subject Wise [WpProQuiz 2472]
Important of Stepping Up National Climate Action Plans
Synopsis: Governments must effectively step up their national climate action plans. There is an opportunity to bring consensus for that in the upcoming Leaders’ Summit hosted by the United States. Introduction It is time for bold climate action. We need to limit global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius to stop the climate crisis from becoming… Continue reading Important of Stepping Up National Climate Action Plans
National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM)
Synopsis – Challenges and suggestion to enhance the commercial-scale operation of green hydrogen in India. National Hydrogen Energy Mission NHEM- Indian prepares to launch the National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM). The global target is to produce 1.45 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2023. India currently consumes approximately 5.5 million tonnes of hydrogen, which is… Continue reading National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM)
Making Education Accessible and Affordable
Synopsis: The AIR and DD, and Internet service providers are some possible solutions for making education accessible and affordable. Introduction Access and affordability continue to impact teachers and students. Teachers and policymakers are working, but the results are not encouraging. Exams have lost their reliability and learning has taken a back seat. The health of… Continue reading Making Education Accessible and Affordable
Criteria for Selection of Experts in Tribunals Needs More Clarity
Synopsis: Centre needs to enact rules for the selection of Experts in NGT Tribunals with clarity and objectivity. Background The criteria used for the appointments of NGT members are not clearly defined by the central government, giving way to litigations. Recently, the appointment of former IAS officer, Girija Vaidyanathan, as Expert Member in the Southern… Continue reading Criteria for Selection of Experts in Tribunals Needs More Clarity
China Model to Contain Pandemic
Synopsis: The Centre should step in to coordinate policy measures across states to contain the pandemic, rather than putting the onus on the states. China’s model to contain pandemic should be studied and replicated in India Background The central government recently adopted a decentralised decision-making approach, to contain the spread of Covid-19 second wave. The… Continue reading China Model to Contain Pandemic
Future of Cryptocurrencies in India
Synopsis: The Government is planning to ban all private cryptocurrencies in India while supporting an RBI-backed cryptocurrency. Background: The proposed Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 bans all private cryptocurrencies. It lays down the regulatory framework for the launch of an “official digital currency”. Further holders of private cryptocurrencies will have a 3-6… Continue reading Future of Cryptocurrencies in India
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 24th, 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 24th, 2021
