Tripura dam didn’t cause Bangladesh floods: India Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denied that floods in Bangladesh were caused by the opening of the Dumbur dam in Tripura. Details: India and Bangladesh share 54 cross-border rivers, making river water cooperation a critical part of their bilateral engagement. […]
Daily Prelims Notes 23 August 2024 Table Of Contents Tripura dam didn’t cause Bangladesh floods: India NDMA to monitor 189 high-risk glacial lakes to prevent disasters Pacific regions facing climate ‘annihilation’, says UN chief Antonio Guterres Portugal: Tourists stranded as wildfires in Madeira endanger world-heritage forests Ministry bans 156 ‘irrational’ fixed dose combination […]
An unfortunate resemblance: Why conservation evades the depleting Mettukurinji of Western Ghats Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Discovery of Mettukurinji in Idukki: A news story about a rare blooming event in Kerala’s Idukki region captivated social media, attracting tourists to see the stunning purple flowers. While the area is known for Neelakurinji, […]
Ukraine votes to join ICC as it seeks to bring Russia to justice Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Ukraine’s parliament has voted to join the International Criminal Court (ICC). Parliament voted to ratify the Rome Statute, which paves the way for full membership of the ICC. Why this move? Ukraine hopes that […]
Rising Tensions in the South China Sea Threaten Global Trade Sub: IR Sec: Places in news China’s escalating military standoffs in the South China Sea pose a significant risk to the seamless flow of global trade. This strategically located region, nestled between key nations like China, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Vietnam, is not […]
Rapid E-Commerce Growth: Impact on Retail Stores and Jobs Sub: Eco Sec: National Income and Economy Commerce and Industry Minister has raised significant concerns regarding the rapid growth of e-commerce in India, particularly focusing on the potential negative impact on millions of small retail stores and jobs. Concerns Over Predatory Pricing: Minister flagged […]
Supreme Court to examine need for a permanent environmental regulator Sub: Env Sec: Env legislation Context: The Supreme Court decided to assess the necessity of establishing a ‘permanent environmental regulator’ akin to those in the telecom and electricity sectors. Details: Justice K.V. Viswanathan noted the existence of regulators in telecom (TRAI) and electricity […]
Daily Prelims Notes 22 August 2024 Table Of Contents Supreme Court to examine need for a permanent environmental regulator An unfortunate resemblance: Why conservation evades the depleting Mettukurinji of Western Ghats Rapid E-Commerce Growth: Impact on Retail Stores and Jobs Rising Tensions in the South China Sea Threaten Global Trade Ukraine votes to […]
Who are the Dhangars of Maharashtra and why are they asking for ‘grazing corridors’ in forests? Sub : Geo Sec: Human geo Context: A large group of Dhangars recently marched to the office of the subdivisional officer in Khamgaon of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, demanding a “grazing corridor” for their sheep and goats. About […]