Source: The post is based on the article “UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Accra, Ghana” published in “PIB” on 2nd December 2023 Why in the News? The Minister of State of Defence will be attending the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting at Accra, Ghana. What is United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping? Specifications Details What is… Continue reading UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Accra, Ghana
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International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC): India will be largest cotton producer
Source: The post is based on the article “International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC): India will be largest cotton producer” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd December 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Textiles is hosting the 81st Plenary Meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) in the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.… Continue reading International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC): India will be largest cotton producer
Geneva Convention: Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers
Source: The post is based on the article “Geneva Convention: Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers” published in “The Hindu” on 4th December 2023 Why in the News? Ukraine has accused Russia of violating the Geneva Convention by executing two unarmed Ukrainian soldiers who had signaled their intention to surrender. What is the Geneva… Continue reading Geneva Convention: Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers
Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)
Source: The post is based on the article “Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)” published in “PIB” on 3rd December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has addressed the first ever meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC). What is the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)?… Continue reading Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)
Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge and Declaration on Climate and Health: India has not signed both
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge and Declaration on Climate and Health: India has not signed both” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd December 2023 Why in the News? During the ongoing COP28 climate summit in Dubai, India has not signed the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency… Continue reading Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge and Declaration on Climate and Health: India has not signed both
Paris Club Group of Creditors
Source- This post is based on the article “Sri Lanka reaches agreement with India, Paris Club on debt treatment” published in “The Hindu ” on 29th November 2023. Why in the News? Recently, Sri Lanka has reached a preliminary debt restructuring deal with India and the Paris Club group of creditors, paving the way for… Continue reading Paris Club Group of Creditors
Cyclone Michaung: A.P. braces for heavy rainfall as Michaung intensifies
Source– This post is based on the article “Cyclone Michaung | Coastal Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rain as Andhra Pradesh gears up for landfall” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd December 2023. Why in the News? Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are preparing for heavy rainfall in their coastal districts as Cyclone Michaung intensified… Continue reading Cyclone Michaung: A.P. braces for heavy rainfall as Michaung intensifies
The art of Tantric Buddhism
Source– This post is based on the article “The art of Tantric Buddhism” published in “Live mint” on 2nd December 2023. Why in the News? The recently published book ‘Buddhism: A journey through art’, written by R. M. Woodward, looks at Asia’s Buddhist art traditions, especially Tantric Buddhist painting and sculpture. What is Tantric Buddhism?… Continue reading The art of Tantric Buddhism
Green Credits Initiative
Source – This post is based on the article “What is the Green Credits scheme, which PM Modi mentioned at COP28” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi launched the Global Green Credit Initiative at COP 28 in Dubai. What is Global Green Credit (GGC) Initiative?… Continue reading Green Credits Initiative
ALTÉRRA Fund: UAE announces $30-bn fund to boost climate investments
Source: The post is based on the article “ALTÉRRA Fund: UAE announces $30-bn fund to boost climate investments” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd December 2023 Why in the News? At COP-28, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a new USD 30 billion fund called ALTÉRRA for climate investments and transforming emerging markets and… Continue reading ALTÉRRA Fund: UAE announces $30-bn fund to boost climate investments
