Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation & India GS Paper – 2, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests What’s the deal with being in the news? In the midst of the Karnataka hijab controversy, India has slammed the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for being “communal minded.” What is the nature of the latest […]
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Summary of Important articles from RS TV and LS TV
1. Deconstructing declarations of carbon-neutrality
Context: At the latest count by the non-profit Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), at the beginning of April, 32 countries had declared, their proposed intention to achieve carbon-neutral status by mid-century or thereabouts. Of these, only eight have any firm status, the rest being in the form of proposed legislation or mentions in policy […]
HAUBARA BUSTARD
Pakistan has given special permission to the Arab Royalties to hunt protected species Houbara Bustards. Background: As per the report by the Pakistani news paper, at least seven new permits have been issued by the Pakistani government to Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum and six other members of the ruling family to hunt the […]
KOCHI MANGALURU GAS PIPE LINE:
Context: Completion of the long standing pipeline project and the protest. Background: Prime Minister on 5th Jan dedicated the 450 km long Kochi-Mangaluru natural gas pipeline to the country. The key infrastructure project has come about after overcoming protests in Kerala, misconceptions about safety, and a long delay. It will supply natural gas to commercial and industrial units […]
15th Finance commission recomendations
Health: Health spending by States should be increased to more than 8% of their budget by 2022. Given the inter-State disparity in the availability of medical doctors, it is essential to constitute an All India Medical and Health Service as is envisaged under Section 2A of the All-India Services Act, 1951. 15th FC also allocated funds for overhauling of medical services at […]
Jan 29
China Incursion in Taiwan: The USA has reaffirmed its support for Taiwan following China’s warplanes entering Taiwan’s air defence identification zone. These overflights were part of a long-standing pattern of incursions by China aimed at pressuring the present democratically elected government of Taiwan to accept China’s demand to recognise Taiwan as a part of Chinese territory Conflict between China and Taiwan […]