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How much should develop countries pay for climate action? Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: At a two-day meeting that concluded in Copenhagen, Denmark, on March 22 — the first minister-level climate meeting for this year — some technical work to arrive at the NCQG was finalized. More on news: The 2022 climate […]
The need to curb black carbon emissions Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context: At the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow in November 2021, India pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India had installed a renewable energy capacity of over 180 GW by 2023 […]
The Archaeological Survey of India will ‘delist’ some ‘lost’ monuments. What’s happening, and why? Subject: History Section: Art and culture Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to delist 18 “centrally protected monuments” because it has assessed that they do not have national importance. More on news: These 18 monuments are […]
Employment scenario in India grim, says ILO report Subject: Economy Section: Unemployment and inflation Context: The India Employment Report 2024 reveals significant shifts in the employment landscape of India, especially among the youth. About the report: It is a collaborative effort between the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Institute of Human Development […]
Agnikul’s maiden test launch of Agnibaan Sorted mission postponed Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: The Agnibaan SOrTeD (Suborbital Tech Demonstrator) was scheduled for a test-fire on Friday from a dedicated launch pad at Sriharikota. More on news: The much-anticipated launch of the Agnibaan SOrTeD rocket by Chennai-based space startup Agnikul […]
Apple, Google, Meta targeted in EU’s first Digital Markets Act probes Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: The European Union is investigating Apple, Google, and Meta for potential violations of the new Digital Markets Act, which aims to curb the power of big tech companies and create a more level playing […]
How are semiconductors fabricated? Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computer What are semiconductors? Semiconductors represent a distinct class of materials that possess some of the electrical properties of both conductors and insulators. Like a faucet can be used to control the flow of water, semiconductors can be used to […]
On campaigning in the name of religion Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: Recently the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Rahul Gandhi for hurting the sentiments of Hindus through his remark on ‘shakti’. What does the law say? Section 123(3) of the Representation of […]
U.K. issues online ads to deter illegal Channel crossings Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The U.K. on Monday launched a new global social media campaign, aimed at Vietnam in particular, to deter migrants from trying to cross the Channel from northern France on small boats. More on news: It comes as […]
For the IS, Russia is an enemy that destroyed its plans in Syria Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: In recent years, the IS has released several propaganda videos, saying Russians had ‘the blood of Muslims on their hands’ in Afghanistan, Chechnya, and Syria. More on news: The group uses these videos […]