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India’s Commitment to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Why in News India reaffirmed its commitment to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction during the recent G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group ministerial meeting in Belém, Brazil. The Indian delegation, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s […]
North Korea’s New ICBM: Propaganda or Strategic Capability? Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Why in News On November 1, 2024, North Korea announced the successful test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), claimed to be “the world’s strongest.” This announcement has raised concerns and global attention, especially regarding North Korea’s advancing […]
India’s Methane Diplomacy at COP29: Opportunities for Emission Reduction and Climate Financing Sub : Env Sec: Int Conventions Why in News India’s focus on methane reduction has gained attention ahead of COP29, set to take place from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Dubbed the “Finance COP,” COP29 will feature discussions […]
Goa Speaker Rejects Plea to Disqualify Congress MLAs Over Defection to BJP Sub: Polity Sec: Elections Why in News The Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly dismissed a petition seeking the disqualification of eight Congress MLAs who defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2022. This decision, based on the Tenth Schedule […]
What is AQI — and how is the air quality in Delhi after Diwali this year? Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi was around 351 on November 1, the day after Diwali. Despite the ban on firecrackers in the national capital, various parts of the city […]
First ‘black hole triple’ system discovered: What does it mean? Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: A recent study has discovered a black hole triple system in space for the first time, located about 8,000 light years away in the constellation Cygnus. The discovery could throw light into the formation of stars. Situated […]
50 years on, Tamil Nadu plans to reintroduce Nilgiri tahr in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Context: Fifty years after the Nilgiri tahr was last seen in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR), the Tamil Nadu Forest Department plans to reintroduce this state animal to the area. Project Nilgiri tahr: […]
India spells out finance needs for biodiversity and conservation Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Context: India is ramping up efforts for biodiversity and conservation funding, especially over the 2025-30 period. As per India it is necessary to provide means of implementation, including financial resources, as laid down in target 19 of the KMGBF as […]
Aligning Financial Investments with Global Biodiversity Goals: Insights and Urgent Reforms Needed for COP16 Sub :Env Sec :Int conventions Why in News At a recent press conference involving major coalitions like the Forests and Finance Coalition and the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), experts emphasized the need to align global financial […]
Row over ‘island of garbage’ comment: Puerto Rico’s unique relationship with US, influence in polls Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: In a recent election rally in the US, a comedian remarked about Puerto Rico, which he referred to as a “floating island of garbage”. The comment has sparked controversy. About Puerto […]