Category: GS Three

UNFCCC – COP-29

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is a pivotal event aimed at tackling global climate challenges, and it took place from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku,

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AI IN TEACHING

AI-powered Nova helps students of a government school in Kerala improve their communication skills Pros and Cons of AI Robots in Teaching: Pros: Interactive Learning: AI teachers like Nova engage students, making learning more enjoyable and participatory. Multilingual Support: They

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NATIONAL MISSION ON NATURAL FARMING

The Union Cabinet approved the launch of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Natural Farming Natural farming is a chemical-free, sustainable agricultural practice that relies on

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2024 SET TO BE HOTTEST YEAR ON RECORD

WMO Warning: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported 2024 is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded, with temperatures hitting unprecedented levels. COP29 Climate Report: Released at the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference, the “State of the Climate

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INDIA’S FIRST LONG RANGE HYPERSONIC MISSILE

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha Hypersonic Missiles These missiles can fly at speeds of at least

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AFSPA

The Centre reimposed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur’s six police station areas, including the violence-hit Jiribam, with the Union Home Ministry asserting that the decision was taken given the “continuous volatile situation” there due to the

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MANIPUR ISSUE

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) ordered the deployment of 20 additional Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) companies, comprising around 2,000 personnel, to Manipur in response to recent attacks and law and order issues. Recent Gunfight and Casualties On Monday,

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ANTI-DUMPING DUTY

India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on a chemical used mainly in the adhesive industry. The duty is up to USD 557 per tonne. The chemical is imported from China, Korea, and Thailand. The duty will be effective for five

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