Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement Subject :Economy Context: In the past few years, the tariff reductions have led to the rise in technical barriers to trade (TBTs) and preference trading agreements. Preferential trade agreements: In this type of agreement, two or more partners give preferential right of entry to certain products by […]
Apply precautionary principle to biotechnologies, scientists & policymakers urge at COP15 Montreal Subject : Environment Context- A white paper detailing the potential dangers of genetically engineered trees and biotechnologies was released at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Montreal, Canada. Paper title- Biotechnology […]
Cholera resurgence? Several countries record case surge, deaths since October Subject : Science and Technology Context- Several countries across the world have reported a surge in cholera cases this year, raising concerns about a global resurgence of the disease. These include Kenya, Malawi, Haiti, Lebanon and the Philippines. More in details- This is […]
CSE analysis finds Delhi-NCR winter pollution levels down in October-November Subject : Environment Context- The first phase of this year’s winter in the Delhi-national capital region (NCR) has shown early signs of improvement in air quality, according to Delhi-based non-profit the Centre for Science and Environment. More in details- The average levels of […]
Why these winters are not wintery enough Subject : Geography Context- The days have been unusually warm for winter this December with the maximum temperature remaining above normal. This is the second-highest maximum temperature for December from 2015 onwards, India Meteorological Department (IMD) data shows. Reason- As per the IMD, fewer western disturbances […]
Rare Diseases (NPRD) Subject :Government schemes Context: Recently concerns over the benefits of the National Policy of Rare Diseases (NPRD) not reaching any patient with rare diseases were raised in Parliament during question hour About National Policy of Rare Diseases (NPRD) The National Policy of Rare Diseases (NPRD) was notified in March 2021. Aim: To […]
Bill to set up carbon credit trading passed Subject : Environment Context: The Rajya Sabha passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. The Lok Sabha had passed the amendment in August, 2022. What is Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022: The Bill seeks to amend the 2001 Act to Facilitate the achievement of COP-26 […]
Kochi-Muziris Biennale Subject : History Context: Recently, the fifth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale opened displaying works of over 90 artists from across the globe in varied media. What are art Biennales: A biennale is an international large-scale showcase of art that takes place every two years at a particular site, centered around […]