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Migratory species facing peril globally show the report, as CMS COP14 begins in Samarkand Subject: Environment Section: International Conventions Context: A report released at the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) of Wild Animals in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on February 12, 2024, highlights the dire […]
Is the Great Indian Bustard on the verge of local extinction? Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: The Great Indian Bustard (GIB), a critically endangered bird with a global population of fewer than 140 individuals, faces the threat of local extinction in the Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary in Nandyal district of Andhra Pradesh, […]
Scientists plan to build even larger atom-smasher by 2040 Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech Context: Scientists at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, are making strides towards initiating a multibillion-euro project for constructing a larger and more potent particle collider, the Future Circular Collider (FCC), aimed at delving deeper into […]
Earth-wide telescope confirms black hole’s shadow is ‘real’ Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech Imaging the black hole: Scientists have made significant advancements in our understanding of black holes, particularly one located 53 million light-years away, which was first imaged in 2017 by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT). This imaging feat was […]
T.N. Governor Ravi refuses to deliver customary address Subject: Polity Section: Parliament and legislature Context: Mr. Ravi announced his decision after reading the first paragraph of the address prepared by the government that wished “happiness, prosperity and well-being” in the new year and quoted a couplet from Tirukkural. Constitutional Background: The Constitution gives […]
APPOINTING DEPUTY CMS NOT A BREACH OF CONSTITUTION: SC Subject: Polity Section: Executive Context: The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers in States, citing that no such position is outlined in the Constitution. About Supreme Court Decision: Dismissed a petition challenging Deputy Chief Ministers’ appointments in States, […]
A GLOBAL ALLIANCE TO BRIDGE THE GENDER EQUITY GAP Subject: IR Section: Msc Context: India launched a landmark Initiative “Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality” at WEF 2024. The commitment is underscored by the adoption of the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration during India’s presidency at the G-20. About the Alliance […]
Law Commission Report suggests creation of Epidemic Plan and Standard Operation Procedure to deal with future epidemics Subject: Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: The 286th Law Commission Report recommended creation of an Epidemic Plan and Standard Operation Procedure to address future epidemics More on news: After the Covid-19 pandemic, the Law Commission […]
NITI Aayog Launches Greening India’s Wastelands with Agroforestry (GROW) Report and Portal Subject: Schemes Section: Agriculture Context: Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) report and portal was launched today by Prof Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog at NITI Aayog. More on news: This multi-institutional effort led by NITI Aayog utilized remote […]
Govt examining FDI flow from China in Paytm Payments Services Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Context: The government is examining foreign direct investment from China in Paytm Payments Services Ltd (PPSL), the payment aggregator, subsidiary of One97 Communications Ltd. (OCL). As, OCL has investment from Chinese firm Ant Group Co. Details: What is […]