Source: This post on Weather Forecasts at Panchayat Level has been created based on the article “Weather forecasts at panchayat level: what will be known, and how it will help” published in Indian Express on 25th October 2024. Why in news? In response to increasing climate change uncertainties that impact weather patterns, localised forecasting aims to… Continue reading Weather Forecasts at Panchayat Level
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority of India (NPPA)
Source: This post on Reasons for the 50% Hike in Drug Prices by the Central Government has been created based on the article “Why did the Central govt. sanction a 50% hike in prices of commonly used drugs?” published in The Hindu on 24th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority of… Continue reading National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority of India (NPPA)
Venture Capital Fund
Source: This post on Venture Capital Fund has been created based on the article “Union Cabinet approves establishment of Rs.1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund for Space Sector under aegis of IN-SPACe” published in PIB on 24th October 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Rs. 1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund… Continue reading Venture Capital Fund
Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) 2024
Source: This post on Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) 2024 has been created based on the article “SINGAPORE INDIA MARITIME BILATERAL EXERCISE (SIMBEX) 2024 – 23 TO 29 OCT 24” published in PIB on 24th October 2024. Why in news? The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) will be held from… Continue reading Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) 2024
Lake Erie
Source: This post on Lake Erie has been created based on the article “Researchers in a lab near Lake Erie study how toxic algae can damage health” published in Indian Express on 25th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, It has been found that Lake Erie, particularly in the western basin is prone to harmful… Continue reading Lake Erie
Rediscovery of the Giant Salmon Carp in the Mekong River
Source: This post on Rediscovery of the Giant Salmon Carp in the Mekong River has been created based on the article “Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted in the Mekong River” published in Indian Express on 25th October 2024. Why in news? The giant salmon carp (Aaptosyax grypus), once thought to be extinct has… Continue reading Rediscovery of the Giant Salmon Carp in the Mekong River
Global South’s Position on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Source: The post Global South’s position on the Israel-Palestine conflict has been created, based on the article “The Gaza war and the Global South’s ‘interventions’” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- International Relations Context: The article discusses recent developments in the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting the role of… Continue reading Global South’s Position on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
BRICS bloc endorses India’s stance on EU’s carbon tax; pushes for local currency settlements
News: BRICS nations supported India’s stance on the European Union’s Cross Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), calling it discriminatory. The BRICS grouping also highlighted the need to enable settlements in local currency, in line with the BRICS Cross Border Payments Initiative (CBPI). 1. Cross Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is a carbon tariff… Continue reading BRICS bloc endorses India’s stance on EU’s carbon tax; pushes for local currency settlements
1.5 degrees Celsius target will be ‘gone’ in a few years: UN report
News: The Emission Gap Report warned that the climate targets set by the Paris Agreement would be breached, unless the countries dramatically scale up their climate actions to reduce global emissions in two years. 1. Emission Gap Report: It assesses the gap between the current green house gas emissions and the levels needed to achieve… Continue reading 1.5 degrees Celsius target will be ‘gone’ in a few years: UN report
SEBI Chairperson Buch skips Parliament’s PAC summons
News: SEBI Chairperson has skipped the summons issued by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), citing a personal exigency. 1. Securities and Exchange Board of India: SEBI is a statutory body established in 1992 under the provisions of SEBI Act, 1992. 2. Its primary objective is to protect the interests of investors in securities and to… Continue reading SEBI Chairperson Buch skips Parliament’s PAC summons
