Context: ∙ The WEF Annual Meeting 2024 began in Davos, Switzerland amid growing concerns over climate change, conflicts and misinformation. World Economic Forum (WEF) About: ∙ It is a significant global event that brings together leaders from various sectors to discuss pressing global issues. ∙ It serves as a platform for global leaders to discuss […]
Context: ∙ India and Saudi Arabia have decided to set up a Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation to give a boost to the defence ties. India-Saudi Arabia Relations: ∙ Establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947, and it was strengthened by the signing of Delhi Declaration in 2006 and elevated to a strategic partnership by signing
Context ∙ India and Iran signed an agreement on the further development of the Chabahar Port. Chabahar Port ∙ Iran’s Chabahar port is located on the Gulf of Oman and is the only oceanic port of the country. ∙ It is situated in the city of Chabahar in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. ∙ Chabahar has
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News ∙ The coal production in the country has shot up to over 664 million tonnes during the financial year 2023-24. About ∙ It is a robust 12.29 percent increase over the corresponding figure of over 591 million tonnes for the same period of the previous year. ∙ The government aims to further increase production
Context ∙ The Prime Minister of India inaugurated Kochi – Lakshadweep Submarine Optical Fibre Cable to provide 100 Gbps internet connectivity to the Lakshadweep. About ∙ For the first time since independence, Lakshadweep will be connected through Submarine Optic Fibre Cable. ο Earlier, the only means of communication with the Islands was through Satellite medium,
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Context ∙ India has nominated Indore, Bhopal and Udaipur for the Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) scheme under the Ramsar Convention. About ∙ These are the first three Indian cities nominated for WCA based on the proposals received from state wetlands authorities in collaboration with municipal corporations. ∙ Sirpur Wetland (Indore), Yashwant Sagar (Indore), Bhoj Wetland
Context: ∙ The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report titled “The ∙ The report extensively explores the potential and challenges of e-fuels as a solution for decarbonizing the transport sector. Key Findings ∙ Rapid deployment of low-emission fuels: Significant reductions in fossil fuel demand are possible in road transport through fuel efficiency improvements and
In News ∙ As per a recent study, Pansy Plants (Viola arvensis) growing near Paris have evolved themselves to produce less nectar, showing signs of self-pollination instead of depending on Pollinators. What is Pollination? ∙ Pollination is the act of transferring pollen grains from the male anther (reproductive organ) of a flower to the female
Context: ∙ The European Union (EU)’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a concern for India and there is a pressing need for India to formulate its own carbon taxation measures. What is Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)? ∙ It is a tool to put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production
Context ∙ The Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding the biosafety of transgenic mustard hybrid DMH-11, which has been approved by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) for environmental release. What are GM crops? ∙ Crops that have undergone genetic engineering processes to alter their DNA are referred to as genetically modified crops. ∙ The
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