Conservation of Migratory Species COP 14
Context: The Fourteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS 14) has been concluded in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Outcomes of CMS COP 14: Enhancing Conservation Efforts for Migratory Species Species Listings: Cooperation Among […]
On Cervical Cancer and its Control Strategy
Context: Health is rarely one-dimensional, and it should not be perceived as such. Especially in government policy, a comprehensive understanding of the entire issue is essential, incorporating multiple facets in a field strategy to achieve the intended goal optimally. The recent announcement by Union Finance Minister during the presentation of the interim Budget, outlining the government’s […]
Clarity on the Nature and Extent of ‘Deemed Forest’ is Essential
Context: The Supreme Court of India has temporarily halted an ambitious effort by the Central government to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980, which was initially introduced to curb the extensive destruction of forests for non-forestry purposes. The Central government claimed that approximately four million hectares of forest land had been diverted between 1951 and 1975 and […]
ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement
Context: The 3rd meeting of AITIGA Joint Committee for undertaking the review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) was hosted by India in Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi from 16-19 February 2024. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) […]
About INDUS-X Summit
Context: The defence ministry said the ‘INDUS-X’ summit in Delhi marks a “significant milestone” in the collaborative efforts between the two countries. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: U.S.-India Defense Accelerator Ecosystem (INDUS-X): Promoting Collaborative Defense Innovation Launch and Background: Objective: Key Components of INDUS-X: Focus Areas: Specific Goals: Leadership and Collaboration: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 21 February 2024
Current Affairs 21 February 2024
CONTENTS Conservation of Migratory Species COP 14 Context: The Fourteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS 14) has been concluded in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Outcomes of CMS COP 14: Enhancing Conservation Efforts […]
PIB Summaries 21 February 2024
CONTENTS INDUS-X Summit Context: The defence ministry said the ‘INDUS-X’ summit in Delhi marks a “significant milestone” in the collaborative efforts between the two countries. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: U.S.-India Defense Accelerator Ecosystem (INDUS-X): Promoting Collaborative Defense Innovation Launch and Background: Objective: Key Components of INDUS-X: Focus Areas: Specific Goals: […]
Static Quiz 21 February 2024 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 February 2024
CONTENTS Clarity on the Nature and Extent of ‘Deemed Forest’ is Essential Context: The Supreme Court of India has temporarily halted an ambitious effort by the Central government to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980, which was initially introduced to curb the extensive destruction of forests for non-forestry purposes. The Central government claimed that […]