Global ‘Stilling’: If you feel the wind is coming to a halt, climate change may be behind it Subject: Geography Context: Parts of Europe have reported a ‘wind drought’, as wind speed in many places slowed about 15 per cent below the annual average or even more. Researchers suspect a global ‘stilling’ is […]
New industry standards and battery norms for Electric Vehicles Subject : Science and Tech Context: The development comes after a string of EV fires took place in various parts of the country due to faulty batteries over the last few months, prompting the government to formulate expert committees to investigate the fires and […]
Supreme Court’s hearing on Hijab row Subject : Polity Context: The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a batch of pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict refusing to lift the ban on Hijab in educational institutions of the state. Background: On 5 February, the Karnataka government issued an order stating that uniforms […]
The Eastern Economic Forum and India’s balancing act Subject :IR Context: Russia recently hosted the seventh Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) Vladivostok. The four-day forum is a platform for entrepreneurs to expand their businesses into Russia’s Far East (RFE). About the EEF: The EEF was established by the president of the Russian Federation in […]
Climate risk discussion paper by the Reserve Bank of India Subject :Economy RBI’s paper on climate action has suggestions worthy of adoption. About the discussion paper: The paper highlights gaps in the way climate change as a material risk is treated by India’s banks. It diligently elucidates: Physical climate impact risks. It refers […]
Financial Stability and Development Council Subject: economy 26th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) held under the Chairpersonship of Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. Details: It underscored the need for continuous monitoring of risks in the financial sector and also deliberated on: improving the efficiency of the existing financial […]
Big Cats of India Subject : Environment Concept: The cheetah, which is being re-introduced to India from Africa, is not to be confused with the leopard, which too has spots that look somewhat similar. Here’s a list of members of the ‘cat’ genus Panthera, Puma, and Acinonyx. Species Key Features IUCN Status Tiger […]
Hungary no longer a full democracy Subject : Polity/International Relations Context : Hungary is no longer a “full democracy” and the European Union needs to do everything to bring it back into line with European values, the European Parliament said. Concept : EU Legislators voted in favour to now describe Hungary (ruled by […]
UNEP Digital Platform for sustainable tourism Subject : Environment Context : UNEP launches a new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism. Concept : The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), along with UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation, recently launched the Green Fins Hub, a global digital platform they said would give sustainable marine […]
Jharkhand’s Domicile bill Subject: Polity Context: Jharkhand Cabinet approves draft Bill with 1932 as the cut-off year for domicile. Concept : The Jharkhand Cabinet approved the draft ‘Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill’ of 2022, keeping 1932 as the cut-off year for “proof of land records” for defining a local. The second draft legislative […]