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Opinion | Climate change: moving talks to action Issues with climate governance: The United Nations has been focusing on the “emissions gap” to address climate change; however, it does not fix the responsibility nor does it state how to do it The developed countries have been diluting commitments to address climate change by not providing… Continue reading Opinion | Climate change: moving talks to action

Potential of GIs is waiting to be tapped Article: What is a Geographical Indication(GI)? A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. It works as an intellectual property right in law, wherein a product belongs exclusively to… Continue reading Potential of GIs is waiting to be tapped

RBI points to 7 risks to inflation outlook News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged Important Facts: Repo rate, Reverse repo rate, marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate have been kept unchanged BASICS: Repo rate: It is the rate at which the central bank of a… Continue reading RBI points to 7 risks to inflation outlook

India gets first witness protection scheme News The Supreme Court has approved Witness Protection Scheme and asked the states to enforce it Important Facts 1. Aim of the scheme:  to enable a witness to depose fearlessly and truthfully by providing appropriate protection from the state 2. The programme identifies “three categories of witnesses as per… Continue reading India gets first witness protection scheme

The role of the 5 Sikh takhts, and the debate over a proposal for a 6th News: A proposal for a sixth Sikh takht at Guru Nanak Dev’s birth place in Nankana Sahib in Pakistan has sparked a debate in the Sikh community. Facts: Takht is a Persian word that means imperial throne. At present… Continue reading The role of the 5 Sikh takhts, and the debate over a proposal for a 6th

Eight-day-long Vrischikolsavam begins News: Vrischikolsavam, the annual festival of Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple celebrated at Tripunithura in the city of Kochi in Kerala Facts: About Vrischikolsavam Festival The festival lasts for 8 days with features of traditional folk art forms such as Ottanthullal, Kathakali, Thayambaka, Chenda melam, Kacheri. Festival is the colorful procession of Lord Sree… Continue reading Eight-day-long Vrischikolsavam begins

‘Naxalism is a sign of poor governance premature to write its obituary until the socio-economic causes are addressed’ Article: Views of Prakash Singh, a former IPS officer on Urban Naxalism Analysis: What is Urban Naxalism? Urban Naxalism means Naxalism as practised in urban areas by different shades of intellectuals Why and how does Naxalism spread?… Continue reading ‘Naxalism is a sign of poor governance premature to write its obituary until the socio-economic causes are addressed’

Accounting methods of climate fund questioned News: In a paper titled “3 Essential “S” of Climate Finance- Scope, Scale and Speed: A Reflection”, submitted at the COP24, the Indian Finance Ministry has questioned climate finance values being reported by the developed countries as having being transferred to developing countries. Important Facts: Various issues highlighted in… Continue reading Accounting methods of climate fund questioned

Among Himalayan states, Assam and Mizoram face the biggest climate threat News According to a study presented by a team of Indian scientists at the COP 24 climate conference, Assam and Mizoram are the most vulnerable to climate change among the Himalayan states. Important Facts About the Study: 12 western and eastern Himalayan states were… Continue reading Among Himalayan states, Assam and Mizoram face the biggest climate threat

Drones must serve a larger populace News Flying drones have become legal in India starting December 1 with the National Drones Policy drafted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation coming into effect. Important facts: What are drones? Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has defined Drone/remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) as an unmanned aircraft piloted from… Continue reading Drones must serve a larger populace