IPCC report warns of malaria outbreak in Himalayan region TOPIC: Environment Context- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its 6th assessment report on ‘Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability’ online Monday. Concept- About the Report: Climate-driven extreme events will cause a significant increase in ill-health and premature deaths, the latest IPCC report has […]
INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE (ICJ) TOPIC: IR Context- Ukraine has filed an application before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), instituting proceedings against the Russian Federation concerning “a dispute relating to the interpretation, application and fulfilment of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide” (the “Genocide Convention”). […]
IPCC SIXTH ASSESSMENT REPORT TOPIC: Environment Context- The second part of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report has warned of multiple climate changes even if steps are taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Concept- The latest warnings have come in the second part of IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report which talks about climate change impacts, […]