Recently, Russia has agreed to train Indian seafarers in polar and arctic watersin far eastern Russian port,as to widen their maritime cooperation including possibility of usage of new transport corridors like the Northern Sea Route as well as the Eastern Maritime Corridor.
About the agreement:
What is the North Sea Route (NSR)?
India’s Interests in Arctic region:
Why India seeks for Russian support?
Rosatom, the NSR infrastructure operator, oversees this fleet. |
India-Russia Engagements:
As United Nations member states negotiate a treaty to counter cybercrimes, India has made suggestions at the international forum that transfer of “personal data” under the convention will be done in accordance with the country’s domestic laws and no other applicable international laws.
U.N. Cyber Crime Convention
What is cybercrime?
India’s Suggestions to draft ‘UN Cybercrime convention’:
Challenges:
The Government is planning for permanent disability certificates for Sickle-Cell Disease (SCD) patients for age 5+, now stalled for three years.
What is Disability Certificate?
Significance:
What is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)?
Government Initiatives to Tackle SCD:
UN climate secretariat releasesthe Global Stocktake Report, a synthesis report on G-20 summit discussing countries' progress toward Paris Agreement goals before the event.
The Global Stocktake Report:
Key Highlights of the Report:
Significance:
Paris Agreement and Goals:
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As per the recent study, six of 9 planetaryboundaries which arenecessary to maintain Earth’s stability and resilience have been breached because of human activities.
What are Planetary Boundaries?
The nine planetary boundaries are;
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About the study:
It is estimated around one million of the 8 million plant and animal species are threatened with extinction, and over 10 per cent of the genetic diversity of plants and animals may have been wiped out over the last 150 years. |
History (GS-I)
75th anniversary of Operation Polo
September 13 marks the anniversary of Operation Polo.
About:
Outcome of the operation:
Polity and Governance (GS-II)
Skill India Digital Platform
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched Skill India Digital (SID) platform.
About:
Economy (GS-III)
63rd annual SIAM convention
In a speech at the 63rd annual SIAM convention, many schemes has being highlighted to bolster growth, taking the examples of PLI, FAME, etc.
About:
Context:
After the recent Yamuna Floods in the capital, has revoked the concern of Illegal construction work in floodplains which reduces the capacity of rivers to contain a high level of water within their banks.
The Urgent Need for Flood Management
Shift from Flood Protection to Risk Management
The Role of Ecosystem Preservation and Political Will
Context:
Kerala is facing the Nipah Virus outbreak in the State and needs an integrated approach to healthwhich can prevent zoonotic spillover.
The Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kozhikode
Response Measures
Need for a One Health Approach
Context:
The Sixteenth Finance commission constituted recently, has to take a stand and must re-examine revenue allocation among states in light of post-GST changes.
The Transformation of India's Taxation System
Challenges and the Need for Reforms
Redesigning Tax Sharing and Fiscal Monitoring
Context:
Recently, India has initiated the Global Biofuel alliance during G20 Summit 2023, which raises question on India’s potential for biofuel sustainability. Any strategy needs to be carefully examined in the context of the larger ecosystem to avoid negative consequences.
Biofuels vs. Electric Vehicles
Biofuel Challenges in India
Need for Sustainable Biofuels
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