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Selection of the Next NHRC Chief Sub: Polity Sec: National body Why in News The high-power committee, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, convened to select the next Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The Leaders of the Opposition recommended Justice K.M. Joseph, a retired Supreme Court judge, as a candidate […]
Ganges river dolphin tagged for the first time in India Sub :Env Sec: Species in news Context: A healthy male Ganges river dolphin from the Kulsi River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, was tagged for the first time under Project Dolphin. Details: This initiative, led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate […]
Climate change and biodiversity loss are connected: Key takeaways from NEXUS report Sub: Env Sec: Int convention Context: A first-of-its-kind IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) Nexus report emphasizes the interconnectedness of five major challenges: climate change, biodiversity loss, food insecurity, water scarcity, and health risks. Addressing these challenges in […]
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News Cyclone Chido, a category 4 storm, struck Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, causing unprecedented destruction and leaving hundreds feared dead. About Cyclone Chido: Category: 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, indicating wind speeds exceeding 220 km/h (136 mph). Impact […]
India’s Treatment of Rohingya Refugees Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Why in News A recent report by The Azadi Project and Refugees International highlights severe violations of human and constitutional rights faced by Rohingya refugees detained in India. It underscores India’s failure to adhere to its international human rights obligations. Key Findings […]
MGNREGS Wages Lag Behind Rising Cost of Living Sub : Polity Sec: Legislation in news Why in News A Parliamentary Committee has recently raised concerns regarding the inadequacy of wages paid under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Key Findings of the Parliamentary Panel: The current wages paid under MGNREGS […]
SC orders status quo till next hearing in Malankara Church dispute case Sub: History Sec : Medieval India Context: The Supreme Court of India issued a ruling to maintain the status quo in the ongoing dispute between the Jacobite and Orthodox factions of the Malankara Church. This decision was made after both factions […]
Myanmar rebels recapture headquarters after 30 years Sub: IR Sec : Places in news Context: The Karen National Union (KNU), an ethnic rebel group from Myanmar, announced that it had recaptured its former headquarters, Manerplaw, from the Myanmar military (junta) after almost 30 years. About Manerplaw: Manerplaw was a village in Kayin State, […]
How would a US bitcoin strategic reserve work? Sub: Eco Sec : Monetary Policy Context: Bitcoin reached a record high of over $107,000 on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated plans to establish a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve, which boosted enthusiasm among crypto advocates. What is a strategic reserve: A strategic reserve is […]
Why Arctic tundra is emitting more carbon than it absorbs, for first time in many millennia Sub : Env Sec : Climate Change Context: The Arctic tundra, once a massive carbon storage system, is now emitting greenhouse gases (GHGs) like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), according to the National Oceanic and […]