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Navy Rank to be renamed in line with Indian tradition Subject : History Section: Medieval India Context: Navy Day function at Sindhudurg Fort More about the news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision to rename ranks in the Indian Navy to reflect Indian culture, erasing colonial military lineage. During the Navy Day […]
Why cyclone Michaung headed to Andhra coast Subject : Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Cyclone Michaung, headed to the Andhra coast More about the news Tropical Cyclone Michaung is anticipated to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast in Bapatla district, between Nellore and Machilipatnam, on Tuesday morning (December 5), as confirmed by […]
Coal concern has prohibited India from signing global pledge on renewables and energy at COP28 Subject : Environment Section: Climate change Context: Concern about mounting pressure to phase out coal any time soon has mainly prevented India from signing the global pledge on renewable energy and energy efficiency at the 28th Conference of […]
Countries agree on host for the Santiago Network; divergences on GST Subject : Environment Section: Climate change Context: At the ongoing COP28 of UNFCCC, nations are agreed upon to host the Santiago Network, but there is a divergence among countries on About Santiago Network: The Santiago Network aims to provide technical knowledge […]
Mapping the socio-economic changes in the lower Cauvery delta Subject :Geography Section: Mapping Context: In 2018, the Foundation for Agrarian Studies launched a project to study agrarian relations in the lower Cauvery delta with a special focus on two villages– Palakurichi and Venmani. Details: Both the villages are at the “tail-end” of […]
The need to transform agri-food systems Subject : Environment Section: Agri & SD Context: UN-FAO Report highlighted that the hidden costs of our global agri-food systems has surpassed an astonishing $10 trillion. Details: In middle-income countries like India, these costs constitute nearly 11% of the GDP, which manifests as higher poverty, environmental harm, […]
EU’s Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EU-DR) Subject : Environment Section: Int Conventions Context: India has raised concerns about the EU’s Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EU-DR), which will be implemented in December 2024, possibly leading to discrimination against some countries and acting as a disguised restriction on international trade. However, the bloc has said the proposed rules were […]
Daily Prelims Notes 5 December 2023 Table Of Contents EU’s Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EU-DR) The need to transform agri-food systems Mapping the socio-economic changes in the lower Cauvery delta Countries agree on host for the Santiago Network; divergences on GST Coal concern has prohibited India from signing global pledge on renewables and energy […]
Sparking Disability Inclusive Rural Transformation (SPARK) project Subject : IR Section: Int .org It is being implemented by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and ILO in collaboration with the Women’s Development Corporation in Maharashtra. Individuals with disabilities will take the lead in the project, becoming Disability Inclusion Facilitators (DIFs). These DIFs […]
Germany unveils Climate Club to tackle industrial emissions Subject : Environment Section: Int Conventions Climate club: Launched at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, at Dubai, UAE. Led by Germany and Chile. Chaired by- Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Aim- cooperation between countries in decarbonising […]