A boost for science, a wider window to the universe Subject : Science and technology Section : Mega science Concept : The United States National Science Foundation is partnering with top U.S. universities and India’s Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, or RRCAT (a unit of Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India) […]
Mocha: Summer cyclones not new; Fani, Amphan were May storms too Subject : Geography Section: climatology Context: A summer cyclone is likely to take place in the Bay of Bengal around May 8, called Mocha. India has seen a few major cyclones in the Bay of Bengal during April and May in the […]
Petersberg Climate Dialogue Subject :Environment Section: Climate Change Context: The discussions at the event veered around global renewables target, climate finance and Global Stocktake. Key takeaways from the Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Petersberg Dialogue on Climate Change was held in Berlin from May 2-3, 2023. It was hosted by Germany and the United Arab […]
Daily Prelims Notes 4 May 2023 Table Of Contents Citing report, SC declines Rajoana’s mercy plea UN top prize for 3 Iranian women journalists who reported protests International Leopard Day 2023 Biosynthetic Clock Tele Manas counsels Kashmir’s distressed souls India slips to 161 on World Press Freedom Index India to build harbour for […]
WTO needs to look at farm subsidy issue with open mind: FM Subject :International relations Section: International Organization Context: Speaking at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Governor’s seminar on ‘Policies to support Asia’s rebound’ FM said that the World Trade Organization (WTO) should look at the issue of farm subsidies with an open mind as it impacts the food security needs of emerging economies in the backdrop of COVID19 and the Russia. Agri Subsidies and WTO In WTO terminology, subsidies in general are identified by “boxes” which are given the colours of traffic […]
Quality control Order not protective Subject :Economy Section: msc Quality Council of India (QCI) The Quality Council of India (QCI) works for promotion of Quality Standards across various economic and social sectors such as manufacturing, education, health and environment. The QCI has been established as a National body for Accreditation on recommendation of […]
International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Subject : Environment Section: International conventions Context: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has announced has recently announced that India will start participating in the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and the Long-Term Aspirational Goals (LTAG) from 2027. CORSIA: CORSIA is […]
India to release manual for organ donation Subject :Schemes Concept : From standardising the course for transplant coordinators to developing a manual for setting up an organ transplant programme at a hospital, the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) is working towards structural reforms to improve organ donation and transplant in the […]
India to build harbour for Maldivian coast guards Subject : International Relations Section: India Neighbor Concept : The Indian Defence Minister and his Maldivian counterpart laid the foundation for “EkathaHarbour”. About EkathaHarbour EkathaHarbour is being constructed in the Maldives for the Maldives National Defence Forces Coast Guard. The Harbour is being constructed at […]
India slips to 161 on World Press Freedom Index Subject : International Relations Section: International Reports Concept : India’s ranking has fallen to 161 in the World Press Freedom Index-2023 in the list of 180 countries. In 2021, India’s ranking was 150, down from a ranking of 142 on the press freedom index. […]