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Five Eyes supports Canada in spat with India on Nijjar Killing: India and Canada have both expelled diplomats from their missions in the row over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. K. is the latest to declare its confidence in the judicial process by Ottawa, which is investigating the alleged involvement of Indian […]

Why in New? The Global Hunger Index for 2024 states that a ‘serious’ level of hunger is prevalent in India. It ranks India 105th among 127 countries, giving it a score of 27.3. A score below 9.9 indicates low levels of hunger, 10-19.9 moderate, 35-49.9 alarming and above 50 extremely alarming. What does it state […]

Why in News?  Poor households globally lose 5% of their total income in an average year from heat stress and 4.4% from floods compared with households that are relatively better off, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said in a report recently, warning about the negative impacts of climate change on the […]

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNA molecules, typically about 20–25 nucleotides in length, that play a crucial role in regulating gene expression in plants, animals, and some viruses. They function primarily by binding to messenger RNA (mRNA) and either degrading the mRNA or inhibiting its translation into proteins. Key Characteristics of microRNAs: Size and Structure: […]

India, the birthplace of Buddhism, holds an enduring spiritual legacy as the land where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment and shared teachings that continue to shape human understanding. The country’s historical and cultural connection to Buddhism is reflected through the veneration of sacred sites, including Bodh Gaya, where Buddha achieved Nirvana. These sites are not merely […]

The World Energy Outlook 2024 was released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) recently. World Energy Outlook 2024 shows critical choices facing governments and consumers as period of more ample supplies nears and surging electricity demand reshapes energy security.   About World Energy Outlook (WEO): The World Energy Outlook (WEO) is an annual report published […]

Matsiguenka community: The recent murder of Gerardo Keimari Enrique, an Indigenous leader from Peru’s Matsiguenka community, has intensified calls for stronger protection of Indigenous land rights. The Matsiguenka community is an Indigenous group primarily located in the Peruvian Amazon, particularly in the region of Madre de Dios and parts of Cusco. मात्सिगुएनका समुदाय:                            पेरू के […]

Why in News? The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have recently  signed two agreements for the implementation of projects aimed at protecting the miombo forest and facilitating trade in the border region between Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The agreements were signed in Maputo. These projects, valued […]

Why in New? Seeking to restrain companies from making false or misleading claims about the environment-friendly nature of their products or services, the Centre recently released new guidelines that make it mandatory for companies to substantiate their claims with scientific evidence. The Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environment Claims were issued […]

ASEAN Plus Three is a regional framework that involves the ten ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member states along with three East Asian countries: China, Japan, and South Korea. Key Points: Members: ASEAN Member States: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Plus Three: China, Japan, South Korea. Formation: The […]