Source: The post is based on the article “India’s unusual abstention in CITES vote on reopening ivory trade” published in Indian Express on 23rd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 CITES and Ivory Trade3 What has been India’s stand on Ivory Trade?4 What has changed now? What is the News? For the first time,… Continue reading India’s unusual abstention in CITES vote on reopening ivory trade
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5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report” published in TOI on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? According to a Lancet report, Bacterial Infections were the second leading cause of death worldwide. What are the key findings of the report by… Continue reading 5 bacteria types claimed 6.8 lakh lives in India in 2019: Report
Supreme Court calls out Centre over short tenures of Chief Election Commissioners
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court calls out Centre over short tenures of Chief Election Commissioners” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the case about?3 What were the observations made by the Supreme Court?4 What is the suggestion given by the Supreme… Continue reading Supreme Court calls out Centre over short tenures of Chief Election Commissioners
Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site: Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2022. What is the News? The Tamil Nadu government has declared the first biodiversity heritage site in the State named Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site. About Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage… Continue reading Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site: Tamil Nadu gets its first biodiversity heritage site
Dynamic Groundwater Resources of India 2022: Groundwater report waters down aquifer-level data, say experts
Source: The post is based on the article “Groundwater report waters down aquifer-level data, say experts” published in Business Standard on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Groundwater Resources of India 2022. What are the key findings of the report? Groundwater: The total annual groundwater… Continue reading Dynamic Groundwater Resources of India 2022: Groundwater report waters down aquifer-level data, say experts
FSSAI proposes regulations for genetically modified food
Source: The post is based on the article “FSSAI proposes regulations for genetically modified food” published in Business Standard on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified Foods) Regulations,2022. About Draft Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified… Continue reading FSSAI proposes regulations for genetically modified food
Deglobalisation poses a climate threat that demands attention
Source– The post is based on the article “Deglobalisation poses a climate threat that demands attention” published in the Hindu on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment degradation News- The article explains the impacts of deglobalisation on efforts to fight climate change. What are the impacts of degobalisation on fighting against climate change? Mitigation– Climate… Continue reading Deglobalisation poses a climate threat that demands attention
The ‘India pole’ in international politics
Source– The post is based on the article “The ‘India pole’ in international politics” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: Foreign policy of India News- The article explains the Indian foreign policy. Contents1 Why is India reluctant to take sides in international affairs?2 What are the priorities of… Continue reading The ‘India pole’ in international politics
Climate change – on COP 27
Source– The post is based on the article “At COP27, one hit and many misses” and published in The Indian Express and “deja vu over the story of a calamity foretold” published in the mint on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment degradation News- The article explains the major developments at COP27. Contents1 What were… Continue reading Climate change – on COP 27
Smooth flow – On Inland Waterways in India
Source: The post is based on an article “Smooth flow” published in Business Standard on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Contents1 Relevance: inland waterways in India2 What is the present situation of inland waterways in India?3 What are the benefits of inland waterways?4 What are the concerns? Relevance: inland waterways in India News: The government… Continue reading Smooth flow – On Inland Waterways in India
