The Climate Breakthroughs Summit Context World leaders convened at the Climate Breakthroughs Summit to demonstrate progress in critical sectors of the global economy, including steel, shipping, Green hydrogen and nature. About: This is collaboration between the WEF, Mission Possible Partnership, the United Nations Climate Champions, and the United Kingdom. ...
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Context Recently, the Central Government has appointed ‘Subodh Kumar Jaiswal’ as a new Director of the. The Director of the CBI is appointed as per section 4A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act of 1946. About CBI CBI comes under the administrative control of Ministry of Personnel,...
Darwin's Arch in Galapagos Islands collapses Context The iconic Darwin's Arch in the Galapagos Islands has lost its top due to the natural erosion of the stone and now stands only two pillars. The Galapagos Islands, 563 miles (906km) west of continental Ecuador, are a UNESCO World Heritage...
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Context Rejuvenation camp for captive elephants was inaugurated inside the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR). Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) is located in the Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu state situated at the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The name Mudumalai...
Disaster response in India Context Recent Cyclone Tauktae and cyclone Yaas in western and Eastern coast of India respectively, shows India enhance vulnerability to natural disaster in an era of climate change. To reduce disaster risk and ‘built back better’ India chalk out detail plan for disaster response. Disaster...
Registration of Unorganised Workers Context The Supreme Court of India (SC) has directed the Central Government and the State Governments to complete the registration process of unorganized workers so that they can avail the welfare benefits given under various government schemes. Important Points SC’s Observations: Record of Migrant Workers: SC...
WhatsApp moves Delhi High Court against India’s new IT Rules Context: Recently, messaging platform WhatsApp has moved the Delhi High Court to challenge the traceability provision in the New IT Rules 2021. Earlier the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) had sent a notice to WhatsApp asking it...
Home Ministry panel to propose section on offences relating to speech, expression Context: A committee constituted for suggesting amendments to the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 will now attempt to define 'hate speech' and also propose a separate section on ‘offences relating to speech and expression’ The committee...
India, Israel sign agreement on agriculture cooperation Context India and Israel have signed “a three-year work program agreement” for development in agriculture cooperation. Key Points Three-year Work Program: The programmeaims to grow existing Centres of Excellence, establish new centers, increase CoE’s value chain, bring the Centres of Excellence into the self-sufficient mode, and encourage private sector companies and collaboration. ...
PRISON REFORM Context The pandemic has put the spotlight on inhumane conditions in Indian prisons. Many prisoners are tested positive for COVID19. Their deteriorating health without any proper health care seen as a grave violation of human rights. Present condition of Prison in India Indian jails over-occupied A...
