Extreme weather events may be driving replacement of native species with exotic ones Subject : Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: Extreme weather events are affecting land, marine and freshwater ecosystems by influencing the displacement of native species with non-native ones, a recent analysis has found. Key findings: The increasing frequency of extreme weather events […]
Sand and dust storms are increasing, human activities contribute 25% emissions: UNCCD Subject : Environment Section: International conventions Context: United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) released policy recommendations on sand and dust storms during a five-day meeting in Uzbekistan. Sand and Dust Storms: It is a meteorological phenomenon characterised by strong and […]
India has a critical role in Dubai climate conference: UAE official Subject : Environment Section: International conventions Context: The 28th edition of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC is going to be held in Dubai, UAE. Details: This year, the President of CoP 28 is Sultan Al-Jaber, who is also the […]
What a US-China climate deal means for COP28 Subject : Environment Section: International conventions Context: The United States and China announced an agreement to sharply increase clean energy, displace fossil fuels and reduce emissions that are warming the planet. About the deal: The United States is the biggest climate polluter in history, and […]
Why water reserves in southern India are fast depleting in 2023 Subject : Geography Section: Physical geography Context: According to a recent report from the Central Water Commission (CWC), water levels in India’s Southern states’ reservoirs are low compared to last year and compared to other regions of the country in 2023. Details: […]
HC quashes Haryana law for 75% quota in pvt sector jobs Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Context: The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday set-aside the Haryana law providing 75% reservation for state domiciles in private sector, observing that “the state cannot direct private employers to do what has been forbidden to do […]
Uncertain future in sea of poppies Subject : Geography Section: Economic geography Context: New challenges arised from the intersection of cultural pride and economic shifts in opium cultivation in India and various concerns surrounding the government’s policy shift, addressing potential impacts on livelihoods, national security and transparency. Some Facts Opium Farmers in India: […]
India targets $40bn in technical textiles Subject: Science and Tech Section: Msc Context: India’s market for technical textiles is targeted to touch $40 billion by 2030 from the current $23 billion. Some Facts: The export of technical-textile products was expected to touch $10 billion from the current $2.5 billion in seven years. The […]
The new flare-up in Myanmar Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context; The Ministry of External Affairs expressed “deep concern” over the ongoing fighting in the Rikhawdar area in Myanmar’s Chin State More about the news: Myanmar has been in flames ever since the military seized power on February 1, 2021 The Ethnic […]
Daily Practice Sheet 17 November 2023 Current Affairs Based GS 1: History “Tribal revolts were a reaction to an alien, unfeeling administration.” Elucidate with reference to the British tribal policy in Eastern India in the nineteenth century. Discuss the origins and character of major peasant and tribal uprisings in the late 18th and […]