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Outcomes of the COP-28 climate summit Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: The 28th Conference of Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC happened in Dubai, UAE this year. Loss and Damage Fund: The agreement was reached at COP-27 to create a ‘Loss and Damage’ (L&D) fund and the fund was operationalised at COP-28. World […]
Lok Sabha passes Telecom Bill 2023 to replace 138 year old Telegraph Act Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology recently. About the Telecommunications Bill, 2023: The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 amends and consolidates […]
India’s defence budgeting and the point of deterrence Subject :Science and Tech Section: Defence Context: To have India’s defence Budget and national security goals examined through the prism of electoral imperatives would be unprofessional. Introduction With India in election mode and sops being showered on the electorate (even more certain before the general […]
What causes inflation in India: Demand or supply issues? Subject :Economy Section: Inflation and Unemployment Context: Typically, inflation in India is primarily influenced by factors related to supply but there are times when demand factors also play a significant role, according to an article published by the Reserve Bank of India as a part of their December bulletin. What is Inflation? Inflation, as defined by the International Monetary Fund, is the rate of increase in prices over a given period, encompassing a broad measure of […]
Highlights on MoD and PAC Disagreement on Soldiers’ Needs Subject: Polity Section: National Body Contention Over Winter Supplies: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Lok Sabha’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) disagree over issues related to winter clothing, equipment, and ration for soldiers deployed at high altitudes. Funding Challenges: PAC emphasizes the need for […]
RBI Tightens Norms for Lenders Investing in AIFs: Key Points Subject :Economy Section: Monetary Policy Objective: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened norms for lenders investing in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to address concerns related to evergreening of stressed loans. Concerns Addressed: The central bank aims to curb transactions involving the […]
Reconstitution of National Start-up Advisory Council Subject :Economy Section: National Income The National Start-up Advisory Council (NSAC) has been reconstituted by the Indian government. 31 non-official members have been nominated for the NSAC, representing various stakeholders in the startup ecosystem. Non-official members include founders of successful start-ups, veterans with experience in scaling companies, […]
El Nino-fuelled Northeast monsoon caused the deluge in south Tamil Nadu Subject: Environment Section: Climatology Context Many parts of southern Tamil Nadu got flooded due to Cyclone Michaung in early December. The cause for this is an active Northeast monsoon (NEM) fuelled by the El Nino phenomenon, which is peaking right now. Details: […]
Volcano erupts in southwest Iceland after weeks of earthquakes Subject: Geography Section: Geomorphology Context: A volcano erupted close to an Iceland power plant after weeks of intense seismic activity southwest of Reykjavik. The eruption was only 3-km from the evacuated fishing port of Grindavik on the Reykjanes peninsula. Geography of Iceland: Iceland, situated […]
How do animals see in the dark? Subject :Environment Section: Species in news Photoreception: Photoreception is the activation of a biological process by light. Most organisms, including humans, respond to light. Some animals react to light waves not perceived by humans. Vertebrates have two types of photosensitive cells, rods and cones, so called […]