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Why in the News? 2023 declared the warmest year since 1850, surpassing the previous record in 2016, according to Copernicus Climate Change Service. Temperatures in 2023 likely exceeded any in the last 100,000 years, being 1.48°C warmer than pre-industrial levels. Source: IE Drivers of Extreme Warming Greenhouse gas concentrations reached unprecedented levels in 2023, trapping …
Read MoreGovernment spending seems to be propping up growth Relevance: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in News: India’s GDP is projected to grow by 7.3% in the financial year 2023-24, as per the First Advance Estimates (FAEs) released by the government. Source- Mospi …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in News: New research report by the State Bank of India (SBI) seeks to “debunk” claims of india’s”K-shaped” economic recovery. Source- TOI A new research report by the State Bank of India (SBI) aims to challenge the …
Read More@AIR PICS News Former President Ram Nath Kovind has voiced concerns about deepfake, paid news, and fake news, stating that people need to be prepared to face the difficulties brought on by the development of new technologies. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication’s (IIMC) 55th convocation ceremony in New Delhi, Mr. Kovind stated …
Read More@BJP4India News The tenth Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit will be opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. The inaugural session will be attended by Gujarat Chief Minister, Union Ministers, President of Timor Leste José Ramos-Horta, President of the UAE, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan among others. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court nullifies Gujarat’s remission for 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case. Convicts released on August 15, 2022, ordered to surrender within two weeks. Basis for Quashing Remission: Convicts’ release based on a 1992 Gujarat policy, subsequently replaced in 2014. Gujarat lacked authority to consider remission as trial …
Read More@newsonair – FILE PICS News The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), led by former prime minister Tshering Tobgay, won the majority of seats in Bhutan’s parliamentary elections and will form the next government. According to Bhutan Broadcasting Service, the PDP has regained control of 30 out of 47 National Assembly seats, while the Bhutan Tendrel Party …
Read MoreWhy in the News? 17 New GI Tags Across Six States/Union Territories. Source: IE GI Tags in India Application process involves proving uniqueness with historical records and detailed production insights. Over 500 GI tags as of January 7, 2023, spanning 34 product classes, from chemicals to handicrafts. Every State in India has at least one …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summons Maldivian envoy over disrespectful remarks by three Deputy Ministers. Diplomatic dialogue initiated, but no official statement released on the discussion with Maldivian envoy. Israeli Embassy’s Intervention: Israel engages amid controversy, shares Lakshadweep photos during diplomatic talks. Embassy applauds tourism, responding to Maldives’ Deputy Minister’s deleted …
Read MoreUnderstanding Geographical Indication (GI) Tags: GI tags are granted to products with a specific geographical origin, ensuring their unique qualities. Awarded by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in India, they authenticate the product’s quality and protect local producers. Source: Jagranjosh Seven GI-Tagged Products from Odisha: Kapdaganda Shawl: Crafted by Dongria Kondh …
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