Centre defends use of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in G20 logo as China objects Subject : International Relations Section: Groupings Context: The Ministry of External Affairs defends using the Sanskrit term Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in the G-20 logo, stating they employ the English version, “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” in their summaries. China’s Objection to […]
NGT asks Odisha government to stop ‘illegal’ construction in and around Tampara Lake Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Context: The National Green Tribunal, Eastern Zone, has directed the Odisha government not to go ahead with ‘illegal’ construction in and around Tampara Lake, a designated Ramasar site and one of the largest […]
Ruza, a traditional water harvesting system for the water-scarce mountains Subject : Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Kikruma, a rainshadow village in Nagaland’s Phek district, practices Ruza, a traditional water harvesting system, to overcome water scarcity and achieve good harvests for nearly a century. About Ruza- Water Harvesting System of Kirkima, Nagaland: The […]
No safe harbour for Google on misuse of trademark: Delhi HC Subject : Science and technology Section: IPR Context: The Delhi High Court Thursday ruled that Google’s use of trademarks as keywords under its Ads Programme may lead to infringement, making it ineligible for safe harbour status. Details: This means Google will be […]
Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report Subject : Environment Section: International conventions In the news: A new report summarizing the first phase of implementation of the Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI), endorsed in January 2022, highlights that while there is mounting evidence on the […]
In a warmer, wetter world, pests are multiplying faster and damaging crops severely Subject : Environment Section: Climate Change Context: In April, tea planters from southern India sought urgent government intervention, saying that the tea mosquito bug is causing havoc in the most unlikely places. Details: The United Planters Association of Southern India […]
India’s TB problem Subject : Science and technology Section: Health What is Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious airborne bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. . TB commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary TB) but can also affect other parts (extrapulmonary TB) Tuberculosis spreads from person to person through the air, when people who […]
FinCEN Subject : Economy Section: External Sector Context: US set to unveil long-awaited crackdown on real estate money laundering What is FinCEN: FinCEN stands for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. It is a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury responsible for combating financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and […]
Daily Prelims Notes 11 August 2023 Table Of Contents RBI Policy: Incremental CRR RBI holds repo rate as inflation pressure persists EMIs: Reserve Bank plans framework to reset interest on floating rate loans RBI arm to develop digital platform to enable frictionless credit delivery SAT partly sets aside SEBI order in NSE dark […]
What are China’s ‘sponge cities’ and why aren’t they stopping the floods? Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography China’s ‘Sponge Cities’ Initiative Launched in 2015 to enhance flood resilience and manage rainwater in urban areas. Aims to use nature-based solutions for water distribution, drainage, and storage. Solutions include permeable asphalt, canals, ponds, and wetland […]