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
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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
Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “Union Minister For Jal Shakti Releases Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report For The Country For The Year 2023.” published on “PIB” on 1st December 2023. Why in the News? The Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the… Continue reading Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report 2023
New highly fluorescent material for detection of anticancer drug Methotrexate (MTX) overdose
Source– This post is based on the article “New highly fluorescent material brings non-enzymatic approach for detection of anticancer drug Methotrexate known for toxicity at high dosage” published in “PIB” on 1st December 2023. Why in the News? Scientists of Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of Department of… Continue reading New highly fluorescent material for detection of anticancer drug Methotrexate (MTX) overdose
On India’s stand on the Israel-Palestine issue – New Delhi’s flip-flop on Israel-Palestine is costly for India
Source: This post on India’s stand on the Israel-Palestine issue has been created based on the article “New Delhi’s flip-flop on Israel-Palestine is costly for India” published in “Indian Express” on 1st December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s… Continue reading On India’s stand on the Israel-Palestine issue – New Delhi’s flip-flop on Israel-Palestine is costly for India
Status of fighter aircraft in India- Building the fighter fleet
Source: The post status of fighter aircraft in India has been created on the article “Building the fighter fleet” published in “Business standard” on 1st December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Science and technology- indigenization of technology and developing new technology. News: The article talks about the Indian Air Force’s need for more… Continue reading Status of fighter aircraft in India- Building the fighter fleet
Golan Heights:India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan
Source: The post is based on the article “Golan Heights:India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) that expressed… Continue reading Golan Heights:India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan
