Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size

Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary in Rajasthan has received a protective cover against a proposed move of the State government to reduce the size… Continue reading Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size

Vadnagar, Sun Temple of Modhera and Unakoti: Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO

Source: The post is based on the article “Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are the three sites added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?2.1 Sun Temple of Modhera3 Vadnagar 4 Unakoti What is the News?… Continue reading Vadnagar, Sun Temple of Modhera and Unakoti: Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO

Fluid boundaries – Inter-State disputes resolution lies in a political culture respectful of diversity

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Fluid boundaries – Inter-State disputes resolution lies in a political culture respectful of diversity” published in The Hindu on 21st November 2022. “The battle for Belagavi” published in the Indian Express on 21st November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance:… Continue reading Fluid boundaries – Inter-State disputes resolution lies in a political culture respectful of diversity

NASA set to launch first global water survey satellite

Source: The post is based on the article “NASA set to launch first global water survey satellite” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite from Southern California by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. What is… Continue reading NASA set to launch first global water survey satellite

A planet in crisis – Tangible outcomes from biological diversity convention are far away

Source: The post is based on the article “A planet in crisis – Tangible outcomes from biological diversity convention are far away” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: Biodiversity conservation News: The article discusses about the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) that took place in Montreal, Canada recently and the… Continue reading A planet in crisis – Tangible outcomes from biological diversity convention are far away

A role for India in a world wide web

Source– The post is based on the article “A role for India in a world wide web” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Effects of policies of developed and developing countries on India interests Relevance– India foreign policy in changing world order News– The article explains the case of leadership role… Continue reading A role for India in a world wide web

Criminalising consensual relationships

Source– The post is based on the article “Criminalising consensual relationships” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of population Relevance– Issues related to adolescent population News– The article explains the issues of consensual relationship between adolescents in context of the POCSO Act. According to an analysis by Enfold Proactive… Continue reading Criminalising consensual relationships

Telangana’s Tandur red gram gets GI tag

Source: The post is based on the article “Telangana’s Tandur red gram gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 18th December 2022 What is the News? The Tandur red gram of Telangana has got geographical indication (GI) tag. With this, the total number of GI registrations in the country has reached 432. What is… Continue reading Telangana’s Tandur red gram gets GI tag

Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: Historic biodiversity deal gets the nod at COP15 summit in Canada

Source: The post is based on the article “Historic biodiversity deal gets the nod at COP15 summit in Canada” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? At the United Nations Biodiversity Conference or COP15, countries adopted a major biodiversity pact called Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. What are the key provisions… Continue reading Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: Historic biodiversity deal gets the nod at COP15 summit in Canada

About global minimum tax: The minimum tax on big businesses

Source: The post is based on the article “The minimum tax on big businesses” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What have EU members agreed on?3 What is the need for a global minimum tax?4 How do the countries view global minimum tax?5 What are the benefits and… Continue reading About global minimum tax: The minimum tax on big businesses

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