News: India and France have been re-elected as president and co-president respectively of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). India would hold the presidency till 2026. 1. International Solar Alliance is an intergovernmental organisation that brings together countries with high solar potential to collaborate on harnessing solar power as a clean, affordable and sustainable energy source.… Continue reading India re-elected to head solar alliance
ST Commission to seek report from NTCA on villages’ relocation from tiger reserves
News: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is considering representations sent to it against a June advisory of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which asked state forest departments to submit action plans on the relocation of villages from tiger reserve. 1. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST): It is a constitutional body that… Continue reading ST Commission to seek report from NTCA on villages’ relocation from tiger reserves
India-Algeria Defence Cooperation Pact Signed
Source: This post on India-Algeria Defence Cooperation Pact Signed has been created based on the article “India, Algeria sign pact to elevate defence cooperation, enhance strategic interests” published in PIB on 5th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, India and Algeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their bilateral defence partnership. The MoU aims… Continue reading India-Algeria Defence Cooperation Pact Signed
Asian Buddhist Summit 2024
Source: This post on Asian Buddhist Summit 2024 has been created based on the article “Asian Buddhist Summit 2024” published in PIB on 5th November 2024. Why in news? The First Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) takes place on November 5-6, 2024, in New Delhi, India. About the First Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) 1. Organizers: Hosted by… Continue reading Asian Buddhist Summit 2024
Discovery of a Black Hole Triple System
Source: This post on Discovery of a Black Hole Triple System has been created based on the article “First ‘black hole triple’ system discovered: What does it mean?” published in Indian Express on 5th November 2024. Why in news? Scientists recently discovered a unique black hole triple system, the first of its kind, located approximately 8,000… Continue reading Discovery of a Black Hole Triple System
SC Directions on Remission Policies for Convicts
Source: This post on SC Directions on Remission Policies for Convicts has been created based on the article “SC issues directions to States, UTs to improve remission policy for convicts” published in The Hindu on 5th November 2024. Why in news? The Supreme Court has issued directives to standardize and enhance transparency in policies on permanent… Continue reading SC Directions on Remission Policies for Convicts
Markhor
Source: This post on Markhor has been created based on the article “Markhor: Preserve world’s largest goat in J&K” published in Greater Times on 5th November 2024. Why in news? The Markhor is currently fighting for survival in Jammu and Kashmir. About Markhor Aspects Description About 1. The Markhor is scientifically known as Capra falconeri.… Continue reading Markhor
Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary
Source: This post on Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary has been created based on the article “NGT castigates UP officials for mining permissions in turtle sanctuary” published in Business Standard on 5th November 2024. Why in news? National Green Tribunal (NGT) has castigated the UP officials for granting mining permissions in turtle sanctuary. About Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary Aspects … Continue reading Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary
COP-16 of Convention on Biological Diversity- Explained Pointwise
The COP-16 of Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) which was organized in Cali, Colombia. The convention which was initially scheduled to conclude on November 1, extended past its deadline of conclusion, as around 190 countries worked to reach a conclusive agreement on biodiversity targets and financing. COP-16 aims to build on the momentum gained after… Continue reading COP-16 of Convention on Biological Diversity- Explained Pointwise
India’s progress in fighting tuberculosis
Source: The post India’s progress in fighting tuberculosis has been created, based on the article “WHO reports shows India has plugged gaps in TB care. Funding deficits could delay eradication” published in “Indian Express” on 5th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2-Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to… Continue reading India’s progress in fighting tuberculosis
