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New River-Linking Pact between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh: A Modified Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project Sub: Geo Sec: India physical geo Why in News A new Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) is set to be signed between the governments of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to implement a modified version of the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project […]
India elected to GlobE Steering Committee on combating corruption Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: India was elected to the 15-member GlobE Steering Committee during the plenary session in Beijing on September 26, 2024, following a multistage voting process. The Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GloBE Network): GloBE an international […]
A life in revolution: Bhagat Singh, a radical thinker and ideologue Sub: History Sec: Medieval India Context: Birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh. About Bhagat Singh: Bhagat Singh was born in Punjab, India (now Pakistan), on September 28, 1907, to a Sikh family deeply involved in political activities. He quit school at thirteen to […]
L69, G4 countries seek urgent reform of UN Security Council Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: The meeting of the foreign ministers of the G4 countries was held on the sidelines of UNGA session. As the United Nations approaches its 80th anniversary next year, the Group of Four (G4) countries are advocating for […]
Long march to restoring Sigur elephant corridor reaches crucial milestone; Madras HC to hear petition on demolition of 35 tourism resorts Sub: Env Sec: Protected Area Context: A petition challenging the Supreme Court-approved demolition of 35 tourism resorts has reached Madras High Court. The Supreme Court appointed the Sigur Plateau Elephant Inquiry Committee. […]
Indian Steelmakers Demand Protection from Rising Chinese Imports Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector Appeal for Safeguards: Indian steelmakers have urged Finance Minister to implement safeguard measures to protect domestic investments and industries from predatory-priced imports of steel from China. Steelmakers, through the India Steel Association (ISA), are requesting the imposition of anti-dumping duties, […]
Record Foodgrain Production in 2023-24 Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why in News The Union Agriculture Ministry has released its fourth and final estimates for major agricultural crop production for the financial year 2023-24. The report highlights a record-breaking foodgrain production while forecasting a decline in the output of pulses, oilseeds, and sugarcane. […]
Could global warming impede weather and climate forecasting? Sub: Env Sec: Climatology Climate Change in 2023-2024: Record warming in 2023-2024 showcasing various climate extremes Potential crossing of the 1.5°C warming threshold The global average temperature for the last year was the highest ever documented, at 1.630C above pre-industrial levels. 2015:Paris Agreement aims to […]
Leaders at U.N. urge world’s richest to do more on climate Sub: Env Sec: Climatology Context: Developing nations pleaded at the U.N. General Assembly for the world’s richest to do more to help them cope with the hardships they face from climate extremes. Details: Small island states are most at risk from rising […]
FRA implementation: Mankidia community becomes 6th PVTG to get habitat rights over forests in Odisha Sub: ENV Sec: Env Legislation Context: On September 22, 2024, the Mankidia community was officially granted habitat rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. The Forest Rights Act protects the rights of tribal and forest-dependent communities over […]