What does COP-28 mean for cities? Subject: Environment Section: Int convention Context: The 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28) in Dubai has also discussed cities and their future. COP-28 : Linkage With Cities When the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) initiated the COP in 1995, 44% of people lived in cities. […]
Centre launches forest certification scheme to counter foreign agency Subject: Schemes Section: Environment Context: Center launches forest certification scheme to counter foreign agency More about the news: The Indian government has launched the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) to address rising global concerns over deforestation and illicit timber trade. IFWCS will […]
How MPs are suspended Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context:78 Opposition MPs suspended Who can suspend an MP: It is the role and duty of the Presiding Officer i.e. Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha to maintain order so that the House can function smoothly. In order to ensure that proceedings […]
Daily Prelims Notes 18 December 2023 Table Of Contents An oil spill in an ignored wetland in Tamil Nadu Bhutan to have 1000-sq. km. green city along Assam border ‘connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia’ Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality Kraft process, a paper maker’s craft It’s time to banish fears around ‘Khesari […]
Migrant vessel capsized off Libya Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: Over 60 drown in a migrant vessel off Libya while trying to reach Europe More about the news: A boat carrying 86 migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, resulting in the tragic death of over 60 people, including women […]
From Gupta to Mughal history of Krishna Janam Sthan Subject :History Section: Art and Culture Context: The Allahabad High Court has ordered a survey of the Shai Idgah mosque Some facts about the Krishna Janam Sthan: The Krishna Janmasthan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, has a rich history dating back 2,000 years. The […]
What led to the coup attempt in Sierra Leone? Subject : IR Section: Places in news Context: On November 26, unidentified gunmen attempted a coup in Sierra Leone, targeting military barracks, police stations, and correctional centers. What is happening in Sierra Leone? In August 2023, the Sierra Leone police arrested several individuals, including […]
Cyberthreats: Centre sets up secure email network for staff of critical departments Subject :Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: In response to rising cyberattacks, the Centre has established a secure e-mail system for 10,000 users across critical ministries and departments. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has designed this system, incorporating Zero […]
The era of CRISPR therapeutics is here – what can we expect? Subject :Science and Tech Section: Biotechnology Context: The medical world is witnessing a significant breakthrough with the approval of CRISPR-based therapies for sickle-cell disease and β-thalassemia in the U.K. and the US. These advancements hold the potential to transform the lives […]