20th Anniversary of UNCAC
Context: The year 2023 commemorates the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The G20 actively engages in global anti-corruption efforts through its Anti-Corruption Working Group, discussing relevant topics in the B20 and SAI20 dialogues within the G20 Social track. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: United Nations Convention […]
Yak Domestication in Bangga Tibet
Context: A recent study reveals the earliest evidence of human domestication of yaks in Bangga, a settlement in the Shannan prefecture of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, China. Shannan, located along the Brahmaputra River and sharing borders with Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh, serves as the archaeological site for this significant discovery. Relevance: GS III: Conservation Dimensions […]
Dharavi Redevelopment Project
Context: Opposition-led protesters, numbering in the thousands, marched towards billionaire Gautam Adani’s Mumbai offices to express their dissent against the ₹23,000 crore Dharavi Redevelopment Project. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Dharavi Economic significance of Dharavi What is the Dharavi Redevelopment Project all about? When redevelopment was first proposed? -Source: Indian […]
India-Oman Joint Vision Partnership
Context: Recently, India and Oman have adopted the India Oman Joint Vision Partnership For the Future, setting the stage for bilateral cooperation and charting pathways for future collaboration between the two countries. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Bilateral Meet: Agreements and Collaborations: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Oman-India Investment […]
The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS)
Context: Amid rising international concerns on deforestation and illicit trade in timber, the Government of India has launched its own national forest certification scheme – The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS). Relevance: GS II: government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS): IFWCS aims to provide certification for […]
Fossil Fuels and the Rapid Retreat of Glaciers
Context: The recently concluded Conference of Parties (COP28) marked a pivotal move toward ending the fossil fuel era for the preservation of humanity. Interestingly, this landmark decision was made in Dubai, the stronghold of the powerful oil-producer group Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). During a meeting with mountain countries at COP28, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscored […]
The Telecommunications Bill 2023
Context: The nearing enactment of the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, brings the Union government closer to its longstanding goal of consolidating regulations for wireless networks and Internet service providers. Relevance: GS- 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS- 3 Mains Question: With reference to the recent Telecommunications Bill, 2023, discuss how it aims to regulate the telecom […]
Self Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams Portal
Context: The Ministry of Education (MoE) recently said they would write to all states to encourage aspirants to utilise the newly launched portal for exam preparation, SATHEE (Self Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams). Relevance: Facts for Prelims, Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: SATHEE (Self Assessment Test and Help for Entrance […]
National Geoscience Data Repository Portal
Context: The Union Ministry of Mines is to launch the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal on 19th December 2023 in a ceremony in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: National Geoscience Data Repository Portal: Geological Survey of India (GSI):
Mount Vinson and the Ellsworth Mountains
Context: Recently, Kerala government employee Shaikh Hassan Khan has climbed Mount Vinson. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Mount Vinson and the Ellsworth Mountains: Mount Vinson: Vinson Massif: Geographical Location: Ellsworth Mountains: Key Facts: -Source: The Hindu