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Israel’s Smotrich calls for annexation of West Bank Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Israel’s Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced that 2025 would be the year when Israel plans to annex the occupied West Bank. Smotrich, a member of the Religious Zionist Party (a coalition partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government), called on the Israeli government to begin preparing […]
Fifth storm in a month bears down on the Philippines Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: The Philippines is preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of people as Tropical Storm Usagi approaches the country, expected to impact the northern island of Luzon in two days. Recent storms in Philippines include Typhoon Toraji, Severe Tropical […]
Saudi and Kuwait may fill locals in skilled jobs handled by migrants Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: A recent study examined migrant labour trends in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, focusing on Indian workers. Published in Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, it analysed current and future employment patterns of migrants in […]
Decoding Europe’s Digital Euro Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Why in News The European Central Bank (ECB) has officially entered the “preparation phase” for launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) known as the digital euro. This digital euro is intended to serve as a government-backed alternative to existing digital payment methods and […]
Supreme Court Ruling on Aligarh Muslim University’s Minority Status: Key Aspects and Implications Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court of India recently overturned a landmark 1967 judgment, enabling Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to potentially claim minority institution status. The judgment, reversed the S. Azeez Basha vs. Union of India […]
COP16: Will financial roadblocks continue to hinder conservation efforts? Sub: Env Sec: Int conventions Context: The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity took place in Cali, Colombia. Main focus: Negotiating measures to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. Key challenge: Disagreements on financial responsibilities for […]
Key Terminology and Concepts at COP29 Sub: Env Sec: Climate Change Why in News The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is currently taking place in Baku. This annual summit brings together global leaders and experts to address pressing climate issues, develop actionable policies, […]
Giving shape to India’s carbon credit mechanism Sub: Env Sec: Climate Change India’s Climate Strategy and Carbon Market Framework: India updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in 2023, emphasizing the creation of a domestic carbon market as part of its climate action plan. The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act of 2022 provides a legal […]
Human-to-Human Transmission of Mpox Clade Ia: New Findings and Implications Sub : Sci Sec : Health Why in News Recent research has revealed evidence that Clade Ia of the mpox virus has evolved to spread through human-to-human transmission, a shift from the historically limited animal-to-human transmissions associated with this clade. This development raises […]
Understanding the Role of Lightning Rods in Protecting Structures and Lives Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News With climate change causing an increase in lightning frequency and severity, lightning strikes have become more common and hazardous. India recorded 2,887 lightning-related deaths in 2022, leading to calls for lightning to be recognized […]