Current Affairs 14 November 2022
CONTENTS Sealed Cover Jurisprudence Context: A Bench led by Chief Justice of India last month criticised the practice of “sealed cover” jurisprudence as setting a “dangerous precedent”, which makes “the process of adjudication vague and opaque”. Relevance: GS II- Executive & Judiciary Dimensions of the article:: New Regulations for Awarding PhDs Context: The University Grants […]
PIB Summaries 14 November 2022
CONTENTS About The ASEAN Conference Focus: GS II- International Groupings Why in News? The Vice President led the Indian delegation, including the External Affairs Minister, at the 19th ASEAN-India Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. About the Conference: About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental […]
Static Quiz 14 November 2022 (History)
What is Greenwashing?
Context: Recently, the United Nations Secretary General has warned private corporations to desist the practice of Greenwashing and mend their ways within a year. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What Is Greenwashing? Examples of Greenwashing Effects of greenwashing -Source: The Hindu
Energy Transition Accelerator
Context: The US has unveiled a new carbon offset scheme called Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA) for climate finance. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA) Benefits of ETA -Source: Indian Express
Measles Outbreak in Mumbai
Context: Mumbai is currently witnessing an outbreak of measles. Between September and October, a total of 84 cases of measles have been reported in the city. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is measles? Spread: What are the symptoms? How important is it to take measles vaccines? -Source: Indian Express
What are Pashmina Shawls
Context: Recently, Custom officials complained about the presence of ‘Shahtoosh’ guard hair in Pashmina shawl, which is obtained from endangered Tibetan antelopes in many of their export consignments. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Agriculture and Allied sectors, GS-III: Intellectual Property Rights Dimensions of the Article: What are Pashmina Shawls and what is the history behind them? MSP […]
Rich Countries To Pay Back
Context The article emphasises that the window of opportunity to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius appears to be closing rapidly, and it examines the prospects and feasibility of limiting carbon emissions to 45% by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050 to avert disaster. Relevance GS Paper 3: Conservation related issues. Mains question Discuss […]
India Is No More in USA’s Currency Monitoring List
Context Relevance GS Paper 3: Effects of liberalisation on the economy (post 1991 changes), changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Mains Question What exactly is currency manipulation? What are the implications for India of being removed from the US Treasury’s currency manipulation […]
About PM Gati Shakti
Focus: GS II- Welfare schemes Why in News? The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles said that the objective of the PM Gati Shakti Mission is to transform connectivity infrastructure in India. About PM Gati Shakti: PM GatiShakti is based on six pillars: 1. Comprehensiveness: It will include […]