Brazzaville Summit of the Three Basins needs to find ways to protect world’s tropical forests Subject: Environment Section: International conventions Context: The Three Basins Threat Report: Fossil Fuel, Mining, and Industrial Expansion Threats to Forests and Communities, published by Earth Insight and other non-profits, documents the challenges that the world’s remaining tropical forest […]
The new made-in-India EV charging standard for bikes and scooters: here’s why it matters Subject: Science and Tech Section: Msc Context: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has approved an indigenously developed AC and DC combined charging connector standard {ISI7017 (Part 2 / Sec 7): 2023} for light electric vehicles (LEVs) such as […]
Why Mumbai is witnessing more poor air quality days Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: Like Delhi, Mumbai is also witnessing the longest spell of poor air quality since the past two years. Details: Mumbai is considered to be immune to air pollution due to its coastal location. Strong sea breezes would blow […]
Soil degradation in India spells doom for millions Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: India is facing massive degradation of soil and if not corrected, it could impact food security and livelihoods of millions. Details: India, with just 2.4% of the world’s land area, has 18% of the world’s population to feed. Most […]
Seed without Borders Subject: Environment Section: Judiciary Context: A two-day workshop on “Seeds Without Borders” was held in Thimphu, Bhutan. Details: Nine countries from Asia and the Pacific signed an agreement to strengthen the region’s seed sector. Seed without Borders (SwB): SwB is a regional seed policy agreement that speeds up the distribution […]
Goa’s green cess comes to haunt metal, mining cos Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: Goa and Gujarat are levying ‘green cess’ on steel manufacturing companies. What is a ‘cess’? A cess is a kind of add-on tax the government levies for collecting purpose-specific funds. For instance, the education cess on income tax proceeds […]
Despite higher taxation, India now second largest crypto market Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy In News: India remains among the top in crypto market adoption as per global report. Key Points: Even with 30 per cent tax on gains and TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) at the rate of 1 per cent, India […]
Russia passes law to withdraw from ratification of nuclear test ban treaty Subject: IR Section: International Conventions Context: Russian parliament’s upper house votes to revoke nuclear test ban treaty ratification More about the news: Russia’s upper house of parliament voted to revoke the country’s ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, originally […]
SC to Judges to follow roster, taking unassigned cases gross impropriety Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: SC asked Judges to follow roster, taking unassigned cases gross impropriety More about the news: The Supreme Court has emphasized the importance of adhering to the roster for assigning cases to judges, stating that judges must follow […]
What happens now in Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case Subject: Polity Section: Parliament How serious is Nishikant Dubey’s accusation: An MP asking questions in return for consideration is a serious issue that can undermine the integrity of the parliamentary process. If this is established, the matter should be referred to the Privileges Committee, which […]