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World Intellectual Property Organization working towards treaty on traditional knowledge, folklore Subject :IR Section: International Organisation Context: The Intergovernmental Committee of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) met in Geneva to finalize a new treaty regarding Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore. About the Treaty: The treaty would make it mandatory […]
Heatwaves leading to ozone pollution, says WMO report Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Climate Change induced heat waves are causing wildfires. These wildfires along with dust cause a spike in air pollutants like Ozone, according to a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Report. About Report and its findings: The report titled 2023 WMO […]
Climate change has transformed pearl millet cultivation zones in India Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Shift in Bajra (Pearl millet) production zone: Shifted to 18 districts spread across eastern Rajasthan and Haryana between 1998 and 2017. Cause: Increase in rainfall triggered by human-induced climate change. Zonal classification: India classifies pearl millet cultivation zones […]
Circular Economy, Smart Cities, Urban Transport – G20 Declarations Impact on Cities Subject : IR Section: GROUPINGS Introduction: In May 2023, a 35-member team from Brazil and other Latin American countries, part of the G20 Troika Youth for Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, visited the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit system in […]
Scaling down in nuclear power and space: Why small is now the new big as India opens up two strategic sectors to private participation Subject: Science & Tech Section: Nuclear tech Introduction India is focusing on small reactors in nuclear power and space technology to fulfill clean energy commitments and promote foreign policy […]
Daily Prelims Notes 8 September 2023 Table Of Contents IMF-FSB gives crypto recommendation to G20 External debt grew 0.9% to $624b in FY23, reduces as share of GDP Viability gap funding (VGF) for battery energy storage systems (BESS) High Court ruling on service charge or ‘tips’ at eateries India’s perspective, ahead of the […]
Arunachal Chief Minister Reveals Siang River Barrage Plan To Counter Chinese Dam Subject: Geography Section: Indian geography Context: Arunachal Chief Minister warns the center of China’s building a mega dam on the YarlungTsangpo River in Tibet’s Medog district. Details: The mega dam is referred to as a “ticking water bomb for residents downstream […]
2 agri initiatives piloted by India likely to figure in Summit outcomes Subject: IR Section: Grouping Context: Two key initiatives are likely to figure in the G20 outcome document. Proposed key initiative by India at G20: Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition, 2023 An international initiative for research on millets and […]
Central Empowered Committee: SC hands over its green watchdog committee to Environment Ministry Subject: Environment Section: Environment legislation Central Empowered Committee (CEC): Setup in 2002 by the Supreme Court of India, and reconstituted in 2008. Aim: To flag cases of official non-compliance with its orders related to conservation. The current CEC is chaired […]
U.K. rejoining Europe’s Horizon science programme Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Context: Britain is rejoining the European Union’s $100 billion science-sharing program Horizon Europe, the two sides announced on September 7. Details: Britain is also rejoining the Copernicus programme. Deal signed between: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British PM […]