Source: The post Global Plastics Treaty has been created, based on the article “A cut in time” published in “The Hindu” on 5th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context: In the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections, cash transfer schemes targeting women voters took center stage.… Continue reading Cash Transfer Schemes for Women
Windfall Gains Tax on Oil Production and Fuel Exports Removed
Source: The post Windfall Gains Tax on Oil Production and Fuel Exports Removed has been created, based on the article “Windfall gains tax on oil production, diesel-petrol export removed: The impact, explained” published in “Indian Express” on 5th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation,… Continue reading Windfall Gains Tax on Oil Production and Fuel Exports Removed
PM Visit to Nigeria
Source: The post PM Visit to Nigeria has been created, based on the article “India’s strategic focus on West Africa” published in “The Hindu” on 5th December 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context: This article highlights the growing strategic significance of West Africa for India, focusing on the recent visit… Continue reading PM Visit to Nigeria
Global Plastics Treaty
Source: The post Global Plastics Treaty has been created, based on the article “A cut in time” published in The Hindu on 5th December 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Environment – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context: The article discusses the ongoing global negotiations and disagreements surrounding the proposed… Continue reading Global Plastics Treaty
Significance of caste census
Source: The post Significance of caste census has been created, based on the article “Is the caste Census a useful exercise?” published in “The Hindu” on 5th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1-Polity and governance Context: The article critically examines the feasibility and implications of conducting a caste Census in India. While proponents… Continue reading Significance of caste census
Hornbill Festival
News: The Nagaland government is organising the popular Hornbill festival from December 1 to December 10, 2024. About Hornbill Festival 1. The Hornbill Festival is also referred to as the “Festival of Festivals” in Nagaland as it showcases the vibrant culture, language and traditions of the ethnic tribes of the state. 2. It is an… Continue reading Hornbill Festival
Key facts about Guinea
News: Violence and stampede at a football stadium in southeastern Guinea resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. Key facts about Guinea (Republic of Guinea) Location– It is a coastal country in western Africa. Capital– Conakry (Largest city of Guinea) Borders– It is bordered by Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to… Continue reading Key facts about Guinea
Issue of fertility rate in India- Explained Pointwise
The falling fertility rate in India is dominating the demographic shifts debate in India. According to a Lancet study, the fertility rate in India may dip to 1.29 by 2050, which will be far lower than the replacement rate of 2.1. In Southern states in India, like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the Total Fertility Rate… Continue reading Issue of fertility rate in India- Explained Pointwise
Nano Bubble Technology
News: The Union Minister of State for Forest, Environment, and Climate Change launched the innovative ‘Nano Bubble Technology’ at the National Zoological Park in Delhi. About Nano Bubble Technology It is an advanced technique for enhancing water quality by using extremely small bubbles, known as nanobubbles. Nanobubbles are so tiny (less than 200 nanometers in… Continue reading Nano Bubble Technology
Lake Effect Snow
News: The Great Lakes region in the United States is experiencing extreme winter weather, with heavy lake-effect snow and freezing temperatures. About Lake Effect snow It is a localized weather phenomenon that causes heavy snowfall due to the interaction between cold air and the warmer waters of large lakes. This phenomenon is common in areas… Continue reading Lake Effect Snow
