News: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is being observed on June 17. Facts: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought has been observed since 1995. Aim: To spread awareness among people about the cooperation required to combat desertification and the effects of drought. Theme: Food. Feed. Fibre. – the links between consumption and… Continue reading World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Climate report predicts hotter, rainier days
News: The first ever “Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region” report has been published by the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES). Facts: The report is based on the climate forecasting model developed at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM),Pune. Key Highlights: Average surface air temperatures over India could rise by up to… Continue reading Climate report predicts hotter, rainier days
Explained: What is NASA’s Gateway lunar orbiting outpost?
News: NASA has finalised the contract for the initial crew module called habitation and logistics(HALO) support for Gateway lunar orbiting outpost. Facts: HALO: It refers to the pressurised living quarters where astronauts will spend their time while visiting the Gateway lunar orbiting outpost. Gateway Lunar Orbit outpost: It is a small spaceship that will orbit… Continue reading Explained: What is NASA’s Gateway lunar orbiting outpost?
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The pangolin: can the protection upgrade by China curb its trafficking?
News: China has accorded the pangolin the highest level of protection and removed the scales of the Pangolin from its list of approved traditional medicines. Facts: Pangolin: They are scaly anteater mammals of the order Pholidota.They have large, protective keratin scales covering their skin and they are the only known mammals with this feature. Habitat:… Continue reading The pangolin: can the protection upgrade by China curb its trafficking?
Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit
Source– This post is based on the article “PM to inaugurate the annual Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit on 12th December” published in “PIB” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. What is… Continue reading Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) summit
India, China increased nuclear weapons since last year:SIPRI
News: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released its Yearbook 2020. Facts: Nine nuclear-armed countries: US, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea. These countries together account for an estimated 13,400 nuclear weapons as of January 2020. Highest Nuclear warheads: Russia leads with 6,375 warheads, followed by the US… Continue reading India, China increased nuclear weapons since last year:SIPRI
India’s first gas trading platform launched
News: Union Petroleum Minister has inaugurated the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX). Facts: Indian Gas Exchange(IGX): It is India’s first online natural gas trading platform that will enable market participants to trade in standardised gas contracts. It is owned and operated by the Indian Energy Exchange(IEX). Significance: It is expected to facilitate overall transparent price discovery… Continue reading India’s first gas trading platform launched
