Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme: Fostering Sustainable Practices Objective and Scope: Certification Components: Market Incentives: Stakeholders Involved: Forest Management Standards: Trees outside Forests Standard: Oversight and Governance: Council […]
Current Affairs Quiz 14 December 2023
Current Affairs 14 December 2023
CONTENTS Rajya Sabha Passes Bill on Election Commission Appointment Context: The Rajya Sabha has passed a bill aimed at regulating the appointment of the Election Commission of India. The bill maintains the status of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners (ECs) on par with judges of the Supreme Court. This comes as […]
PIB Summaries 14 December 2023
CONTENTS Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme Context: Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme: Fostering Sustainable Practices Objective and Scope: Certification Components: Market Incentives: Stakeholders Involved: Forest Management Standards: Trees […]
Static Quiz 14 December 2023 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 December 2023
CONTENTS India’s Extreme Rainfall ‘Corridor’ Context: The characteristics of the Indian monsoon, such as its onset, withdrawal, active and break periods, and the presence of low-pressure systems are widely recognized. Global warming has impacted every aspect of the monsoon, leading to a consistent decline in total seasonal rainfall for over seven decades. Relevance: GS-1-Physical Geography […]