Illegal wildlife trade: When creatures of the sea take flight Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Illegal Wildlife Trade: The Rising Threat: The illegal wildlife trade, including marine species like seahorses, whales, and sharks, has seen a significant increase, particularly in the last four years. In August 2024, enforcement agencies at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International […]
Malaysia Announces adopt-an-orangutan plan for palm oil importers Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Context: Malaysia’s Commodities Minister, Johari Abdul Ghani, announced that companies importing palm oil from Malaysia can adopt orangutans, but the animals must remain in the country. This revision comes after initial plans to send orangutans abroad as trading gifts […]
Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): Balancing Reform with Financial Responsibility Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy Introduction of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): The Central Government has introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to address the concerns of government employees regarding pension security. The scheme integrates features of both the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and […]
Daily Prelims Notes 25 August 2024 Table Of Contents Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): Balancing Reform with Financial Responsibility Malaysia Announces adopt-an-orangutan plan for palm oil importers Illegal wildlife trade: When creatures of the sea take flight Nicobar project will not disturb or displace tribes: Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav Most number of deaths by […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Parliament’s Role in CAG Report Scrutiny Sub: Polity Sec: National body Context: The Supreme Court recently quashed charges against a Karnataka-based private firm accused of the illegal sale of coal rejects, highlighting that reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) are subject to scrutiny by Parliament. The case involved […]
NTCA’s Directive for Relocation of Forest Dwellers from Tiger Reserves: A Controversy Sub: Env Sec: Env legislation Why This Article is in the News The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has recently mandated the relocation of nearly 4 lakh forest dwellers from 54 tiger reserves. This large-scale displacement is intended to ensure that […]
Tanager-1: NASA’s New Satellite for Tracking Methane Emissions Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector NASA, in collaboration with several organizations, has recently launched Tanager-1, a satellite designed to monitor methane and carbon dioxide emissions from space. This launch, which took place aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, highlights the growing focus on tracking greenhouse […]
India’s Space Sector Contributes ₹20000 Crore to GDP Over the Last Decade Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why This Article Is in the News India’s space sector has garnered significant attention due to its substantial contributions to the national economy, as highlighted during the National Space Day ( 23rd Aug) celebrations. The event […]
Implement school safety guidelines, Centre tells States Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: In view of protests over the alleged sexual assault of two four-year-old girls at a school in Badlapur near Mumbai, the Union Education Ministry has directed all States and Union Territories to implement its guidelines to ensure safety and […]
PM Wani revival: Trai proposes reduction in high Internet costs by telcos Sub: Schemes Sec: Awareness in IT Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) proposed reduction in broadband connection rates charged by telcos and Internet service providers (ISPs) from public data offices (PDOs) under the PM Wani programme. The proposal by […]