Source: The post is based on the article “Urgent need to control use of e-cigarettes: WHO” published in “The Hindu” on 15th December 2023 Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report on e-cigarettes titled Electronic Cigarettes: Call to Action. What are Electronic Cigarettes? 1) E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that… Continue reading Urgent need to control use of e-cigarettes: WHO
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Barracuda: India’s fastest’ solar-electric boat launched
Source: The post is based on the article “Barracuda: India’s fastest’ solar-electric boat launched” published in “The Hindu” on 15th December 2023 Why in the News? India’s fastest solar-electric boat named Barracuda has been launched. What is Barracuda? Specifications Details What is it It is India’s fastest solar-electric boat Developed jointly by Navalt Solar and… Continue reading Barracuda: India’s fastest’ solar-electric boat launched
ENACT Partnership + infographic
Source– This post is based on the article “Six countries and UN agency join vital global partnership to advance Nature-based Solutions” published on “IUCN website” on 9th December 2023. Why in the News? The ENACT (Enhancing Nature-based Solutions for an Accelerated Climate Transformation) Partnership has welcomed six new countries and UNEP into its collaboration at… Continue reading ENACT Partnership + infographic
Web browsers working
Source- This post is based on the article “How do web browsers work? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? Web browsers serve as our digital gateways to the expansive realm of the internet. In this article we delve into the complexity of web browsers, unveiling their working… Continue reading Web browsers working
Diel Vertical Migration: A Key Player in Carbon Sequestration
Source– This post is based on the article “What is Diel Vertical Migration and its role in carbon sequestration?” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? Diel Vertical Migration (DVM) has garnered attention in recent news for its involvement in carbon sequestration. What is Diel Vertical Migration? 1) Diel Vertical… Continue reading Diel Vertical Migration: A Key Player in Carbon Sequestration
Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP): NITI Aayog releases the 1st Delta Ranking of ABP
Source: The post is based on the article “Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP): NITI Aayog releases the 1st Delta Ranking of ABP” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? NITI Aayog has released the first Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). Note- It has also released the Aspirational District Programme… Continue reading Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP): NITI Aayog releases the 1st Delta Ranking of ABP
Lok Sabha Rules for Visitors’ Entry
Source: The post is based on the article “What helped two men dodge layers of security inside Parliament House” published in “Indian Express” on 14th December 2023 Why in the News? Recently, two persons visiting the Parliament jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitor’s gallery and opened canisters that emitted yellow smoke. What… Continue reading Lok Sabha Rules for Visitors’ Entry
New Delhi Declaration on Artificial Intelligence Adopted
Source: The post is based on the article “New Delhi Declaration on Artificial Intelligence adopted” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2023 Why in the News? The New Delhi Declaration has been adopted at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. It is being hosted by India at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.… Continue reading New Delhi Declaration on Artificial Intelligence Adopted
WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 – Road fatalities rise in India, despite global drop
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023: Road fatalities rise in India, despite global drop” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2023 Why in the News? Recently, the Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 has been released. What is the Global Status Report on Road… Continue reading WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 – Road fatalities rise in India, despite global drop
Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) Launched at COP28
Source- This post is based on the article “NMCG Launches Global River Cities Alliance at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai” published in “PIB” on 12th December 2023. Why in the News? The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA), led by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), was launched at COP28 in Dubai.… Continue reading Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) Launched at COP28
