UPSC Prelims News of 27 October 2022 Methane Super- Emitters Context: More than 50 methane “super-emitters” have been identified by NASA, in Central Asia, the Middle East and the Southwestern United States. These methane hotspots include sprawling oil and gas facilities and large landfills. It includes a cluster of 12 plumes from oil and gas …
Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2022 Report The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change Report represents the work of 99 experts from 51 institutions, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and is led by University College London. The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2022 …
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Global Climate and Inequality Crisis News According to the report, there are almost 350 million children across Asia, including 222 million in India, who are gripped by both grinding poverty and climate disaster. It has highlighted that Cambodia tops the list of Asian countries most likely to face the “double threat” of poverty and climate disaster …
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History of Currency Notes in India Designing coins and currency has been seen as a symbol of sovereignty since ancient times. The coins during the rule of Samudragupta of the Gupta empire, 335–375 CE, bore images of his valour. Kushana empire has been credited with introduction of gold coins in India. Viceroy Canning first introduced …
What is Blue Flag Beaches The Blue Flag Beaches Initiative began in France and in 1987, the Foundation for Environmental Education in Europe (FEEE) was formed by the European community that gave the concept of Blue Flag Beaches. The Blue Flag Beaches Programme is run by the FEEE and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. In …
The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 22 October 2022 Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mangarh Dham in Banswara district on November 1, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has sought the declaration of the memorial for tribals as a monument of national importance. Mangarh Dham is known for …
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डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2022 in Hindi प्रश्न फाइनेंशियल एक्शन टास्क फोर्स के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: यह मनी लॉन्ड्रिंग से निपटने के लिए नीतियां विकसित करने के लिए ओईसीडी की पहल पर 1989 में स्थापित एक अंतर सरकारी संगठन है। इसका मुख्यालय पेरिस, फ्रांस में है। FATF में वर्तमान …
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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2022 Q) Consider the following statements regarding Financial Action Task Force It is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1989 on the initiative of the OECD to develop policies to combat money laundering. It is headquartered at Paris, France. The FATF currently has 39 members including two regional organizations – …
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UPSC Prelims News of 22 October 2022 Great Indian Bustard Context: Three Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) have been spotted in Pakistan’s Cholistan desert. More on the News: There is a speculation that these birds might have flown across the international border from India’s Desert National Park (DNP). GIBs are highly at risk in Pakistan because …
What is Mission LiFE Mission LiFE is sustainable lifestyle initiative that places small individual actions at the centre of the measures to tackle climate change challenge. Mission LiFE is a global initiative by India to help the world lead a sustainable way of life and achieve the sustainable development goals set by the UN. Mission …
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