UNEA (United Nations Environment Assembly) TOPIC: Environment Context- The 5th meeting of UNEA will be held February 28, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. Concept- About UNEA: UNEA was created in June 2012, during the United Nation Conference on Sustainable Development (RIO+20). Hosted by the UN Environment Programme, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) brings […]
CARBON CAPTURE & UTILISATION TECHNOLOGIES TOPIC: Science & Tech. Context- Most carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technologies, which suck carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and convert it into fuel or other valuable products, might fail to help the world reach Net Zero emissions by 2050, according to a new study. Concept- Carbon […]
ARAVALI TOPIC: Geography Context- In January 2022, five people were killed in a landslide at Tosham’s Dadam mining zone in the Bhiwani district of Haryana. The incident put the spotlight on the mining activities in Aravalli hills flouting prescribed rules and threatening local ecology. Concept- The Aravalli Range, an eroded stub of ancient […]
SUGARCANE FRP TOPIC: Agriculture Context- The Maharashtra government has issued a government resolution which will allow sugar mills to pay the basic fair and remunerative price (FRP) in two tranches. Concept- Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP): FRP is the minimum price at which sugarcane is to be purchased by sugar mills from farmers. […]
ZERO BUDGET NATURAL FARMING (ZBNF) TOPIC: Environment Context- In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to natural, chemical-free, organic and zero-budget farming. It is the third time in the last four budget speeches where (zero budget) natural farming finds a mention. Concept- Zero Budget Natural Farming: Zero budget […]
Daily Prelims Notes 23 February 2022 Table Of Contents ANGADIAS How sea turtles help face cyclones ORGANIZATIONS LISTED UNDER UAPA FINANCIAL STABILITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (FSDC) Neem- the great healer battling for life RICE FORTIFICATION RUBBER PLANTATIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLES FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES WTO & TRIPS 1. ANGADIAS TOPIC: Economy Context- An FIR has been […]
WTO & TRIPS TOPIC: IR Context- India and South Africa, piloted a proposal to waive key provisions of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement on Covid-19 vaccines, drugs, therapeutics, and related technologies. Concept- TRIPS Waiver: The core idea behind the proposal is that intellectual property (IP) rights such as patents […]
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES TOPIC: Polity Context- The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and states in a writ petition filed by advocate Durga Dutt seeking the enforcement of the fundamental duties of citizens as enshrined in the Constitution of India. Concept- The fundamental duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by […]
ELECTRONIC VEHICLES TOPIC: Environment Context- India is pushing for rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) but it does not have certain minerals that are required for batteries that are crucial to powering this transition. A latest study by the World Resources Institute suggests that India should focus on ensuring adequate long-term arrangements with […]