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IPCC: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was created to provide policymakers with regular scientific assessments on climate change, its implications and potential future risks, as well as to put forward adaptation and mitigation options. The Assessment Reports – are provided by three working groups of scientists. Working Group-I – Deals with the scientific basisRead more

1. Curbs on Press The Centre has issued a new policy on the accreditation of journalists, introducing an entire section about reasons that can result in the suspension of the accreditation. Central Media Accreditation Guidelines-2022. It is prepared by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and issued by the Press Information Bureau Applications forRead more

1. India’s Return to Central Asia The inaugural India-Central Asia Summit, the India-Central Asia Dialogue, and the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in New Delhi — all held over the past four months — collectively indicate a renewed enthusiasm in New Delhi to engage the Central Asian region. Why a renewed interest? The decline ofRead more

1. Chandrayan-III The Chandrayaan-3 is the successor to the Chandrayaan-2 mission and it is an attempt for another soft-landing on the lunar surface. It will be almost a repetition of the July 2019 Chandrayaan-2 mission in the configuration of spacecraft, the landing spot on the moon and the experiments to be conducted on the lunarRead more

Unpacking Growth 2022-23 budget is heralded as growth supportive budget which will primarily be driven by public sector. Issues: The need of the hour is not just to focus on growth but also employment which is not provided adequately by public or private sector. The bulk of employment is created by SME’s which have beenRead more

1. India-UK Free Trade Agreement India and the UK have launched the formal Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, that both countries envisage concluding by the end of 2022. Aim to double bilateral trade by 2030 which is currently at 23billion. The UK is one of the largest investors in India, among the G20 countries. IndiaRead more

India Israel Relations India and Israel marked 30 years of full diplomatic relations. To mark this, India and Israel launched a commemorative logo which features the Star of David and the AshokaChakra- the two symbols that adorn the national flags of both countries. Historical ties: Though India officially recognised Israel in 1950, the two countriesRead more

1. Letting Down the Bottom Half The twin challenges in the budget were offering vital income support to poor and vulnerable households which have suffered greatly during the pandemic, while stimulating broad-based recovery in growth. The two goals are intimately connected. Issues: The survey claims economic growth of 9.2 per cent in 2021-22. But givenRead more

1. What the Survey Says The Economic Survey of 2021-22 has analysed aspects such as inflation, global liquidity measures, and rising energy prices to detail the risks for the economy going ahead. Fiscal space: The Survey notes that buoyant tax revenues and government policies have allowed for additional fiscal policy interventions. Government is on courseRead more

1. Livestock Sector 95% Livestock sector concentrated in rural areas Importance: Major source of employment in rural areas Ensures diversification in rural income sources and can contribute towards “doubling farmers income” Contributes to 25% of agricultural GDP Multiple uses through provision of draft, dung, food sources etc Issues: Access to veterinary service difficult in ruralRead more