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India urges adherence to 2016 ruling favouring the Philippines in the South China Sea Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Context: India called for adherence to the 2016 arbitration decision in favour of the Philippines, which has been rejected by China. Details: The negotiations are continuing between China and the ASEAN bloc […]
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Knowledge Centre and Space Museum to be ready in 18 months Subject : Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Knowledge Centre and Space Museum is expected to be ready in 18 months at Kowdiar in the State capital (Kerala). Details: The Centre is […]
Transponders to be installed in sea vessels across India’s coastal areas to protect marine life Subject : Environment Section: Places in news Context: The central government has approved “a project for the national rollout of vessel communication and support systems including transponders on approximately 100,000 fishing vessels in all coastal states and Union […]
Brazil GEF meet: Agreement on new biodiversity conservation fund; to be ratified in August Subject : Environment Section: International convention Context: The 64th Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) governing board has approved plans to establish a new fund to finance the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted in December 2022. Details: Council […]
How a lithium deal between two companies in France & UK is an opportunity for India’s EV sector Subject : Geography Section: Economic geography Context: A deal between a French minerals company and a British startup aims to produce enough lithium to run half a million EVs a year, according to media reports. […]
South Koreans Rush to Buy Salt Before Japan Dumps Nuclear Waste In Sea Subject : Science and tech Section: Nuclear technology Concept : South Korean shoppers are snapping up sea salt and other items as worry grows about their safety with Japan due to dump more than 1 million metric tons of treated […]
Govt unveils guidelines for green hydrogen production, electrolyser manufacturing Subject :Schemes Concept : The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the framework document for the first tranche of incentive schemes for manufacturing of electrolysers and production of Green Hydrogen. The two incentive schemes have a total financial outlay of Rs […]
Will appeal decision against Rwanda policy, says Sunak Subject : International Relations Section: Places in news Concept : The UK Court of Appeal has ruled against the government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s administration. Rwanda policy The policy, known as the “Rwanda policy,” […]
Sri Lankan Central Bank moots recast of pension funds, haircut on bonds Subject : International Relations Section: International Organization Concept : Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has proposed restructuring the beleaguered nation’s debt by recasting the outgo on the country’s pension funds and offering international sovereign bondholders a repayment plan that entails a 30% […]
Banking on World Heritage Subject : History Section: Art and Culture Concept : Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts is organising an exhibition to showcase a first-of-its kind exhibition, “Banking on World Heritage.” The exhibition will display banknotes depicting world heritage sites listed by UNESCO at IGNCA in a unique manner and […]