Smugglers trafficking rhino horns with impunity: report Subject : Environment Context- The seizure of rhino horns by weight has increased after 2017 despite a reduction in poaching, a global threat assessment report presented at a convention of the conservation agencies in Panama City, said. Report on Rhino trafficking- Wildlife Justice Commisssion (WJC) has […]
What is carbon border tax, which India opposed at COP27 Subject: Environment Context- A group of countries including India has opposed the carbon border taxes policy at the COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, saying it could “result in market distortion”. Carbon Border Adjustment mechanism (CBAM)- The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is a plan […]
Plea for Collegium system review Subject : Polity Context: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging the collegium system of appointing judges to the Supreme Court and the high courts. Concept : The petitioner contended that the Supreme Court’s 2015 judgment had thwarted the will of the people by striking […]
Capex by States Subject: Economy Context: The central government has sanctioned ₹60,000 crore of long-term capital expenditure funds to states. Concept: Scheme Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment Under this Scheme, financial assistance is provided to the States Governments in the form of 50-year interest free loan for capital investment projects. For […]
Registered Investment Advisor Subject :Economy Context: SEBI will soon come out with guidelines for financial influencers, usually referred to as fin-fluencers–who give stock advice on social media platforms. Details: SEBI will make it mandatory for social media influencers to register and make them follow most of the other norms that are applicable to […]
Non-GMO certificate Subject: Science and Technology Context: The US says India’s non-GMO certificate requirement hurt its apple, rice exports. Concept: Legal Position of GM crops in India: In India, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex body that allows for commercial release of GM crops. Use of the unapproved GM variant […]
Trips Plus Subject :Science and Technology Context: In over 100 bilateral investment treaties that the US signed, all of them have TRIPS-plus provisions which has caused problems across the globe. Concept: “TRIPS-plus” is an informal term for protection of intellectual property rights that goes beyond the requirements in the TRIPS Agreement. These are […]
International Arbitration Subject: Economy Context: Global India must maintain the sanctity of international arbitral proceedings–CJI said with respect to the Amazon arbitration case. Concept: International arbitration is arbitration between companies or individuals in different states, usually by including a provision for future disputes in a contract. International arbitration allows the parties to avoid […]
Ancient link between Kashi and Tami Nadu Subject : Ancient History / Culture Concept : Linkages between Kashi and Kanchi The connection between the two centers of knowledge (Kashi and Kanchi) is evident in the similar themes in literature, and the presence of the name Kashi in every village in Tamil Nadu. Since […]
Baliyatra Subject : Art and Culture Context :During the G20 Summit, PM Modi mentioned Baliyatra, literally ‘voyage to Bali’, one of the country’s largest open-air fairs that commemorates the 2,000-year-old maritime and cultural links between ancient Kalinga and Southeast Asia. Concept : Baliyatra, literally ‘voyage to Bali’, is one of the country’s largest […]