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Panel set up to develop repairability index Sub: Schemes Sec: Economy Context: The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) announced the formation of a committee of experts to develop a robust framework for a Repairability Index. This initiative aims to help consumers compare and choose electronics based on how easily they can be repaired, […]
India’s greenhouse gas emissions increase since 2021 Sub :Env Sec: Climate change Context: India’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have shown a consistent increase over the years, measured in megatonnes of CO2 equivalent per year (Mt CO2eq/yr). GHG Emissions Growth (2014–2023) In 2014: 3,270.4 Mt CO2eq/yr In 2023: 4,133.6 Mt CO2eq/yr Recent growth rates: […]
Centre’s pro-farmer turn in edible oils Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo India’s Edible Oil Policy Changes and Market Trends Increased Import Duties (September 13, 2023): Basic customs duty (BCD) on crude palm, soybean, and sunflower oil: 0% to 20% BCD on refined oils:5% to 32.5% Effective import duty on crude oils:5% to 27.5% […]
Fashion suppliers want brands to help with EU green regulations Sub :Env Sec: Int conventions Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) of EU: The European Union adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in July. It requires corporations to make their global value chains more sustainable. The directive focuses on workers’ rights […]
A smuggler-turned-forest protector bags prestigious award Sub :Env Sec: Climate change Context: Sabu Varghese, once a smuggler in the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Thekkady, India, has received the prestigious Cricketers for Wildlife Conservation Service Award. This award recognizes his remarkable transformation from a forest exploiter to a dedicated protector. Key Points: Sabu, […]
Tuvalu’s Fight to Preserve Maritime Boundaries Amid Rising Sea Levels Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Why in News On September 25, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly is set to hold a high-level meeting on sea-level rise. Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Feleti Teo will seek international support to preserve Tuvalu’s maritime boundaries and […]
China probes U.S. group over ‘boycott’ of Xinjiang cotton Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: China said that it is investigating U.S. fashion group PVH Corp., which owns brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, for “unreasonably boycotting” cotton from its Xinjiang region, where Beijing is accused of widespread rights violations. China […]
Good beginning, says India on UNSC reform document Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: World leaders adopted by consensus the “Pact of the Future”, promising to reform the Security Council, recognising the urgent need to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable”. This is for the first time a […]
Daily Prelims Notes 24 September 2024 Table Of Contents World Gorilla Day 2024: Did Hanno the Navigator actually see the great ape on his voyage in the 5th century BCE? World’s oceans near critical acidification level: report Albania plans a Sufi Muslim microstate within its borders Russia and Ukraine spar over Crimea bridge […]
India to launch its first mission to Venus in 2028: Everything you need to know Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: The Union Cabinet approved India’s first mission to Venus which ISRO aims to launch in March 2028. This is the country’s second interplanetary mission after the Mars Orbiter Mission launched in 2013. […]