G20 Presidency of India: Disaster Management Initiatives
Context: Due to the increasing frequency of natural and man-made disasters worldwide, which have a negative impact on poverty, development, and social cohesion, the G20 has established a new working group on disaster risk reduction under India’s Presidency, positioning itself to prioritise disaster risk financing and meet the targets set forth in the Sendai framework […]
2022 Natural Disasters 2.5 million Indians Displaced
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Disaster and disaster management Mains Question Discuss the reasons for and consequences of internal migration brought on by natural disasters.(150 words) Internal displacement: What is it? A new forced migration of people within their country’s boundaries that was reported during the year as a result of a calamity is referred to as […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 May 2023 Contents G20 Presidency of India: Disaster Management Initiatives Context: Due to the increasing frequency of natural and man-made disasters worldwide, which have a negative impact on poverty, development, and social cohesion, the G20 has established a new working group on disaster risk reduction under India’s Presidency, positioning itself […]
About The Kishtwar High Altitude National Park
Context: Recently, the research team of the Department of Wildlife Protection has confirmed the presence of snow leopard in Kishtwar High Altitude National Park through camera trap photographs. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Kishtwar High Altitude National Park Kishtwar High Altitude National Park, located in the Kishtwar district of […]
About The National Medical Commission (NMC)
Context: Doctors will now have to get a Unique Identification Number (UID) to be able to practice medicine in the country, as per the new regulations by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About National Medical Commission (NMC): Composition: Autonomous Boards: Reforms and Objectives: Functions and […]
About The Greenwashing TechSprint
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will be among 13 international regulators taking part in the Global Financial Innovation Network’s (GFIN) first-ever Greenwashing TechSprint. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Greenwashing TechSprint: Organizers: Objective: Duration: Purpose: What Is Greenwashing? Examples of Greenwashing Effects of greenwashing About Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) […]
Global Report on Internal Replacement 2023
Context: The number of internally displaced people (IDPs) around the world reached 71 million as of the end of 2022, according to the recently published Global Report on Internal Replacement 2023. Relevance: GS II: International relations Dimensions of the Article: Global Report on Internal Displacement 2023: Highlights of the 2023 Global Report on Internal Displacement: […]
RBI Regulations On Green Deposits
Context: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) came up with a regulatory framework for banks to accept green deposits from customers. Under the new framework, banks that accept green deposits will have to disclose more information on how they invest these deposits. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are green deposits? Regulatory […]
What Is Jallikattu?
Context: The Supreme Court on Thursday termed jallikattu a “type of bovine sport” existing in Tamil Nadu for at least a century, and did not interfere with the State legislature’s finding that the bull-taming event is part of the cultural heritage and tradition of the people. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the […]
About The Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
Focus: GS-III: Agriculture Why in News? Recently, The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for revision in Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for various nutrients for Rabi Season and Kharif Season 2023. About Nutrient-Based Subsidy Regime Issues Related to NBS