Asia Pacific Forum on Human Rights
Context: President of India inaugurated the annual general meeting and Biennial Conference of the Asia Pacific Forum on Human Rights in New Delhi celebrating the landmark 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: President’s View on Human Rights: About the Asia Pacific Forum on Human Rights: Goals: Functions and Services: National Human Rights […]
First Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas flagged off the country’s first Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus in New Delhi, marking a revolutionary step in the transition to clean energy. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell: A Clean Energy Source Green Hydrogen: Fuel Cell: Advantages: Challenges: […]
Hoysala Temples UNESCO World Heritage Sites
India Ageing Report 2023
Context: The India Ageing Report 2023 was released recently by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key highlights of the report Key Data Sources: Projection of Elderly Population: Decadal Growth Rate: Population Aged 80 and Above: Vulnerabilities of […]
About the Vibrio Vulnificus
Context: In recent years, India has faced a growing concern regarding Vibrio vulnificus infections, a dangerous bacterium found in marine environments. However, despite its potential threat, these infections remain significantly underreported in the country. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Vibrio Vulnificus Nature of Bacterium: Common Source of Infection: Primary Routes of Infection: […]
About A International Coffee Organization
Context: International Coffee Organization (ICO), in collaboration with the Coffee Board of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Government of Karnataka is hosting the 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC) at Bengaluru. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: International Coffee Organization (ICO) Establishment and UN Affiliation: Unique Intergovernmental Organization: Global […]
Supreme Court Calls for Enhanced Self-Regulation in TV News Channels
Context: The Supreme Court of India has voiced concerns about the lack of discipline and accountability in TV news channels and called for enhanced self-regulation. It has requested suggestions from representative bodies of TV news channels, News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) and News Broadcasters Federation (NBF), to strengthen the mechanism for dealing with channels […]
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Context: China has refused to further expand cooperation in the areas of energy, water management, and climate change under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This refusal signals a strain in the ironclad friendship between the two all-weather allies. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: What is the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)? […]
Parliament Standing Committee’s Report on NEP 2020 Implementation in Higher Education
Context: During a special session of Parliament, the Parliament Standing Committee on Education presented a comprehensive report on the “Implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in Higher Education.” The report assessed the advancements and obstacles encountered in the execution of this substantial policy change within India’s higher education sector. Relevance: GS II: Polity […]
Impact of Rising Temperatures on Milk Production in Indian Regions
Context: A 2022 study in ‘Lancet’ projected that rising temperatures could lead to a 25% reduction in milk production in India’s arid and semi-arid regions by the year 2085. This estimate ranks second highest in India, following Pakistan, which is expected to experience a 28.7% reduction. In humid and sub-humid areas, the projected reduction stands […]