Global Stocktake draft calls for phasing out fossil fuels Context For the first time, a crucial agreement being negotiated at the UN’s annual climate summit has emphasized the need for the world to phase out all fossil fuels in its draft wording. As the […]
Glaciers shrank 1 m a year in a decade: WMO Context The 2011-2020 decade, although being the warmest on record, had the fewest deaths from extreme events, according to a World Meteorological Organization report released on Tuesday. What are the major key points mentioned in […]
Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository Context: Recently, the Prime Minister announced the completion of the Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository and the establishment of a Social Impact Fund to propel Digital Public Infrastructure in the Global South. Relevance: GS Paper – 3 (Infrastructure) Main Highlights: […]
Global Positioning System (GPS) Context: The Global Positioning System (GPS), initiated by the U.S. Department of Defence in 1973, has undergone a transformative journey, revolutionizing our understanding of location and sense of place. In this analysis we will delve into the intricacies of GPS, exploring […]
The journey towards a plastic-free world Context: Exploring the ambitious journey toward a plastic-free world, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) convened under the United Nations Environment Programme. This analysis delves into the proceedings of the third round of negotiations held in Nairobi from November 13 […]
Cyclone Michaung Context: Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc on Chennai, bringing intense rainfall and exposing the vulnerabilities in the city’s infrastructure. Beyond the natural disaster, the city’s preparedness, power infrastructure, and long-standing issues such as unplanned construction and public indiscipline played crucial roles in exacerbating the […]