India – United Arab CEPA negotiations launched
Context: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) formally launched negotiations on the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (International trade), GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies and Agreements Affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About India’s CEPA agreements India-UAE Relations Recent Developments in India-UAE relations About India’s CEPA agreements India […]
MHA on ex gratia of Rs. 50,000 for each COVID-19 death
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recommended the payment of ₹50,000 each as ex gratia assistance to the next kin of those who died of COVID-19, including those who succumbed to the virus while involved in relief operations and preparedness activities. Relevance: GS-III: […]
WHO tightens global air quality norms
Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) in its first-ever update since 2005 has tightened global air pollution standards in a recognition of the emerging science in the last decade that the impact of air pollution on health is much more serious than earlier envisaged. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Conservation of […]
World Rhino Day: 22 September
Context: World Rhino Day is observed on 22th September to spread awareness for all five species of rhino and work being done to save them. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology, Protected Areas, Species in news) Dimensions of the Article: About Indian rhinoceros Status of Rhinoceros in India Indian Rhino […]
FSSAI’s 3rd State Food Safety Index
Context: In the third State Food Safety Index (SFSI) released in 2021, by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Gujarat topped the ranking among the large states. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Issues related to Health, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) About […]
Global Innovation Index 2021
Context: India has climbed two spots and has been ranked 46th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021 rankings. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Issues related to Development, Important International Organizations and their reports) Dimensions of the Article: What is Global Innovation Index (GII)? About World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) […]
Global Innovation Index 2021
Context: India has climbed two spots and has been ranked 46th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021 rankings. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Issues related to Development, Important International Organizations and their reports) Dimensions of the Article: What is Global Innovation Index (GII)? About World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) […]
Religious composition of India: Pew Research Study
Context: According to a new study published by the Pew Research Center, a non-profit based in Washington DC India’s religious mix has been stable since 1951 and both Hindus and Muslims not only a marked decline but also a convergence in fertility rates. Relevance: GS-I: Indian Society (Demography, Social Issues, and Developments in Indian Society), […]
Lake Tanganyika’s rise: Reason for 84% internal migration
Context: Climate shocks, mainly the rapid and significant rise of Lake Tanganyika, caused at least 84 per cent internal migration in East Africa’s Burundi in the recent years. Relevance: Prelims (Maps), GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Impact of Climate Change), GS-I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Lake Tanganyika About internal displacement in East Africa’s Burundi […]
SCO summit 2021
Context: The 21st Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State was held via video Conferencing in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Organizations and groupings, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Highlights of the 21st Summit of the SCO Shanghai Cooperation […]