Source: The post is based on the article “Giving International Court of Justice a say could make climate-related processes more justice-oriented” published in the Indian Express on 31st March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About the UNGA resolution on climate injustice News: Recently, a UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution has asked the International… Continue reading Giving International Court of Justice a say could make climate-related processes more justice-oriented
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Colombian hippopotamus: Hippos are coming
Source: The post is based on the article “Hippos are coming” published in the Indian Express on 31st March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About Colombian hippopotamus. News: In the late 1980s, the founder and leader of the Medellin Cartel in Colombia brought a few hippos as a collection of his exotic animals.… Continue reading Colombian hippopotamus: Hippos are coming
Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag” published in The Tribune on 29th March 2023. What is the News? Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Tea has got a European Union Geographical Indication Tag (GI tag). Note: Kangra tea received the Indian GI tag in 2005. About Kangra tea It is a… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag
Vembanad, Ashtamudi: NGT slaps Rs 10 crore on Kerala for its failure to protect Ramsar sites
Source: The post is based on the article “Vembanad, Ashtamudi: NGT slaps Rs 10 crore on Kerala for its failure to protect Ramsar sites” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 crore on the Kerala government for failing… Continue reading Vembanad, Ashtamudi: NGT slaps Rs 10 crore on Kerala for its failure to protect Ramsar sites
Gujarat: CAG finds 117 hectares of mangroves destroyed in Kutch; asks govt to save ‘Kharai” breed of camels from extinction
Source: The post is based on the article “Gujarat: CAG finds 117 hectares of mangroves destroyed in Kutch; asks govt to save ‘Kharai” breed of camels from extinction” published in Indian Express on 31st March 2023 What is the News? Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) in its report tabled in the Gujarat Assembly… Continue reading Gujarat: CAG finds 117 hectares of mangroves destroyed in Kutch; asks govt to save ‘Kharai” breed of camels from extinction
Drugs for rare diseases get customs duty relief
Source: The post is based on the article “Drugs for rare diseases get customs duty relief” published in Indian Express on 31st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021?3 What is the significance of this exemption of basic customs duty on rare diseases?4 What is the… Continue reading Drugs for rare diseases get customs duty relief
ISRO releases images of Earth captured by its EOS-06 satellite
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO releases images of Earth captured by its EOS-06 satellite” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released images of Earth captured by the EOS-06 satellite. What is EOS-06? Earth Observation satellite(EOS-6) is the third-generation… Continue reading ISRO releases images of Earth captured by its EOS-06 satellite
In India’s G20 presidency year, recalling its diplomatic role in the Korean War seven decades ago
Source: The post is based on the article “In India’s G20 presidency year, recalling its diplomatic role in the Korean War seven decades ago” published in Indian Express on 31st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Korean War?3 What is the role of India in the Korean War?4 What is the… Continue reading In India’s G20 presidency year, recalling its diplomatic role in the Korean War seven decades ago
New India Literacy Program(NLIP) – Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year
Source: The post is based on the article “Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? 22.7 lakh adults from 10 states and union territories in India became qualified as literate adults in 2022-23 by passing… Continue reading New India Literacy Program(NLIP) – Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year
UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?
Source: The post is based on the article “UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the NPCI circular say?3 What about sending money to friends, family or any other person via UPI?4 Which UPI payments will attract… Continue reading UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?
