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India’s trade with China set to exceed $100 billion in 2021

Source: This post is based on the article “India’s trade with China set to exceed $100 billion in 2021” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2021. What is the News? According to the data from China’s General Administration of Customs(GAC), India’s trade with China is set to cross the $100 billion mark for the… Continue reading India’s trade with China set to exceed $100 billion in 2021

J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC

Source: This post is based on the article “J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC” published in India Today on 19th October 2021. What is the News? The Central Information Commission(CIC) has observed in an order that the disclosure of Bucher papers is in the National Interest. However, the commission… Continue reading J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC

Arctic melt: will polar bears vanish by 2100?

What is the News? According to a study published in the journal Earth’s Future, if carbon emissions continue at current levels, then by 2100 Arctic sea ice may disappear during the summer, which could drive polar bears and other ice-dependent species to extinction. What is the importance of Arctic Ice? In winter, most of the… Continue reading Arctic melt: will polar bears vanish by 2100?

Development projects threaten Bengal florican habitat in Assam

What is the News? Bustard Specialist Group (BSG) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature has written to the Assam government on the urgent need to prevent land-use changes at Kokilabari Seed Farm in the state to protect Bengal floricans and other species. About Kokilabari Seed Farm Kokilabari Seed Farm is located in Assam.… Continue reading Development projects threaten Bengal florican habitat in Assam

IIT-Madras researchers design white light emitters for LED applications

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is LED (Light-Emitting Diodes)?3 How do LEDs emit white light?4 What have the researchers at IIT Madras developed?5 What is the significance of this development? What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have successfully developed a white light emitter for use in LEDs.… Continue reading IIT-Madras researchers design white light emitters for LED applications

International Energy Agency invites India to become full-time member: Hardeep Singh Puri

Contents1 What is the News?2 What will happen if India accepts the proposal of IEA?3 About International Energy Agency4 What are the criteria for IEA Membership? What is the News? The International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, to become its full-time member. Currently, India is an associate member of… Continue reading International Energy Agency invites India to become full-time member: Hardeep Singh Puri

Emissions climbing to pre-pandemic levels in G20 countries

Source: This post is based on the article “Emissions climbing to pre-pandemic levels in G20 countries” published in TOI on 14th October 2021. What is the News? The Climate Transparency Report 2021 has been released. What is the Climate Transparency Report? The Climate Transparency Report is the world’s most comprehensive annual review of G20 countries’… Continue reading Emissions climbing to pre-pandemic levels in G20 countries

Kushinagar connect to Sri Lanka

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the historical significance of Kushinagar?3 The other significances of Kushinagar4 What is the Buddhist Circuit? What is the News? The Prime Minister will be visiting Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate the Kushinagar international airport. What is the historical significance of Kushinagar? Kushinagar is an International Buddhist Pilgrimage Centre where… Continue reading Kushinagar connect to Sri Lanka

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