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COP15: Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted Context: The 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) December 19, 2022. About the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF): The framework has 4 long-term goals to be achieved by 2050 and 23 targets that […]
Citizenship path to be eased for 6 minority groups from 3 nations Subject: Polity Context: The Centre is all set to ease the citizenship process for minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who entered India on valid documents, but whose passports and visas have since expired. About the news The Indian government is […]
Review Petition Subject :Polity Context: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by 2002 Gujarat riots victim BilkisBano, seeking review of its May 2022 order. What is Review Petition: The review petition is a petition in which it is prayed before the Court of law to review its order or judgement which […]
Acid attacks: the crime, the law, regulation, and compensation: Subject :Polity Context: Recently a 17-year-old girl was attacked with an acid-like substance in Delhi and has once again brought back the focus on the heinous crime of acid attacks and the easy availability of corrosive substances. What are the law on acid attacks: […]
Introducing INS Mormugao, the Navy’s new guided missile destroyer Subject :Science and Technology Context: The second of the Project 15B stealth-guided missile destroyers built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL),INS Mormugao (Pennant D67), was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Sunday. The ship, named after a key port in Goa, was commissioned a […]
Non-fossil energy. Shopping for net-zero in carbon markets Subject :Environment Context: The Energy Conservation (Amendments) Bill, 2022, passed by the Rajya Sabha recently, mandates the use of non-fossil energy sources such as biomass, ethanol and green hydrogen to ensure faster decarbonisation of the Indian economy. Features of the act: The current trading schemes […]
Fusion Energy Breakthrough Subject :Science and technology Recently, Scientists in the United States have achieved a net gain in energy for the first time from a nuclear fusion reaction which is considered as the most dependable source of energy in future. The experiment was conducted at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. […]
Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it Subject :Science and Technology The Cyberspace Administration of China, the country’s cyberspace watchdog, is rolling out new regulations to restrict the use of deep synthesis technology and curb disinformation. Deep synthesis is defined as the use of technologies, including deep learning and […]
Gondwana ‘wellspring’ of mammalian evolution, not Laurasia: Research Subject :Science and Technology Context: Mammals may have evolved in Gondwana, the southern landmass formed from the supercontinent Pangaea millions of years, rather than its northern counterpart Laurasia, according to new research. More about the research: The researchers studied the molars of fossils found in […]
Scientists detect two water worlds 218 light years away Subject :Science and Technology Context: Two alien planets about 218 light years away from Earth have found a twin in the ocean worlds of Europa and Enceladus — moons orbiting Jupiter and Saturn, according to a new study. About Keplar 138c and 138d: The […]