Source: The post is based on the following articles “COP27: A lost opportunity” published in the Indian Express on 21st November 2022. “Incremental win – COP-27 commits to compensation fund, but leaves important questions for later” published in The Hindu on 21st November 2022. “Weather Shifts In Climate Talks” published in The Times of India… Continue reading Incremental win – COP-27 commits to compensation fund, but leaves important questions for later
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Great knot sighting untangles a migration mystery
Source: The post is based on the article “Great knot sighting untangles a migration mystery” published in The Hindu on 20th November 2022. What is the News? Great Knot from Russia has found its way to Kerala’s coast flying over 9,000 km for a winter sojourn. Note: Many juvenile great knots have been tagged with… Continue reading Great knot sighting untangles a migration mystery
COP27 establishes ‘Loss and Damages’ fund for climate reparations
Source: The post is based on the article “COP27 establishes ‘Loss and Damages’ fund for climate reparations” published in The Hindu on 20th November 2022 What is the News? The countries at the COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt have decided to establish a ‘Loss and Damages’ fund. What is Loss and Damage? Click Here to… Continue reading COP27 establishes ‘Loss and Damages’ fund for climate reparations
Yes, the Indian Air Force needs a new doctrine
Source: The post is based on an article “Yes, the Indian Air Force needs a new doctrine” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security Relevance: challenges with the Indian Air Force. News: There has been an increase in the indigenization of the defense sectors in India which is leading India towards the… Continue reading Yes, the Indian Air Force needs a new doctrine
The Governor is under the Constitution, not above it
Source: The post is based on an article “The Governor is under the Constitution, not above it” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Relevance: concerns associated with misuse of powers by the Governor News: The misuse of power by the governor in some states has created a tussle with the state governments.… Continue reading The Governor is under the Constitution, not above it
India and Russia agree to deepen cooperation on counter-terrorism at UN
Source: The post is based on the article “India and Russia agree to deepen cooperation on counter-terrorism at UN” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? India and Russia has agreed to “deepen cooperation” on counter-terrorism issues and “enhance bilateral coordination” at the United Nations. What are the key takeaways… Continue reading India and Russia agree to deepen cooperation on counter-terrorism at UN
India’s first private rocket lifts off from ISRO spaceport
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first private rocket lifts off from ISRO spaceport” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? India’s first privately developed rocket, Vikram-S was successfully launched from Indian Space Research Organisation’s(ISRO) launchpad in Sriharikota. What is Vikram S? Source: Skyroot Vikram S has… Continue reading India’s first private rocket lifts off from ISRO spaceport
Aadhaar norms for prisoners simplified; Home Ministry calls for camps at all prisons for enrolment or update
Source: The post is based on the article “Aadhaar norms for prisoners simplified; Home Ministry calls for camps at all prisons for enrolment or update” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has released the Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) for Aadhar enrollment of Prisoners. What are… Continue reading Aadhaar norms for prisoners simplified; Home Ministry calls for camps at all prisons for enrolment or update
Sweet, not protein, in bamboo fruits triggers rat boom
Source: The post is based on the article “Sweet, not protein, in bamboo fruits triggers rat boom” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? A study was conducted on Melocanna baccifera, a tropical bamboo species that has long fascinated researchers for its association with the occurrence of ‘bamboo death’ ‘rat… Continue reading Sweet, not protein, in bamboo fruits triggers rat boom
50% mangroves in India to vanish by 2070: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “50% mangroves in India to vanish by 2070: Study” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2022 What is the News? A study was conducted on the condition of mangroves in India by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences(BSIP). What are the key findings of the study? Impact… Continue reading 50% mangroves in India to vanish by 2070: Study
