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Why in News ?Trump had earlier stated that he intends to invoke the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 law that grants the president the power to deport non-citizens from countries with which the US is at war. The broad authority granted by the Alien Enemies Act could bypass restrictions on military involvement in civilian law […]

Why in News ? A group of governments and civil society organisations believe that fossil fuels  should be regulated the way nuclear weapons are, and are pushing the idea of a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty (FF-NPT). What is Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFPT)? The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFPT) is an international initiative aimed at […]

High-performance buildings (HPBs)/How can design help a building be more climate-resilient? High-performance buildings are at the forefront of sustainable construction, focusing on energy efficiency, resource conservation, and climate resilience through integrative design and the use of sustainable materials; they employ passive and active strategies to minimise environmental impact What are High-performance buildings (HPBs)? High-performance buildings […]

Why in News ? The Finance Minister  has recently urged  lenders not to overburden customers with insurance products they do not require, and focus on mobilising deposits and lending; banks also nudged to be ‘more assertive’ on resolving distressed assets through NARCL. About the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL): The National Asset Reconstruction Company […]

Why has CO2 caused most of the global warming? What is Radiative Forcing (RF) ? Why in News? Studies have shown that CO2 has contributed more than any driver to climate change. In fact, CO2 is responsible for about 70% of global warming, according to an analysis by Facts on Climate Change, a Czech Republic-based […]

Why in News ?Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of Nigeria’s highest national honors. This distinction, presented by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, was conferred during Modi’s official visit to Nigeria on November 18, 2024. The honor recognizes Modi’s contributions to global democratic values, […]

India Tests Fire Hypersonic Missiles: Why in News? India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the first flight test of a long-range hypersonic missile. The missile was launched from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. Key features: Speed: Capable of traveling at speeds greater than Mach 5 (6,174 km/h) Range: Greater than […]

‘Lackadaisical Approach In Implementing Arms Act’ : Supreme Court Forms Committee In Each State & UT To Curb Illegal Gun Menace. The Supreme Court  has recently constituted a Committee in each State as well as Union Territories after it found that the proliferation of factories, and workshops producing unlicensed arms, which are outside the regulatory […]

The Asian Brown Cloud (ABC) refers to a persistent layer of air pollution covering parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean, especially during the dry season. It consists of aerosols, soot, and other pollutants and has significant environmental and health implications. Key Characteristics: Composition: Composed of fine particles, including soot, ash, black […]

The INDOEX (Indian Ocean Experiment) was a scientific research initiative aimed at understanding the role of the Indian Ocean in the global climate system. It was part of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) and was conducted in the 1990s. The primary objective of INDOEX was to study the impact of the Indian Ocean on […]