67 Species of Reptiles, 59 Amphibians Recorded in Wayanad Forest Survey Context The first herpetofauna survey, which just came to a conclusion in Kerala’s South Wayanad Forest Division, identified as many as 67 species of reptiles and 59 species of amphibians. Diverse Species: The survey […]
Rudra veena exponent Ustad Ali Zaki Hader passes away Context Noted Ustad Ali Zaki Hader, a master of the Rudra veena, passed away in New Delhi early on Friday. He was 50. Background and Musical Legacy: In New Delhi, Ustad Ali Zaki Hader, a renowned […]
India, Saudi Arabia join EU and U.S. for an economic corridor project Context India and Saudi Arabia launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor alongside the European Union and the United States. The G-20 summit’s participation by […]
On the Finance Track, G-20 to push forward on crypto regulation, MDB reforms Context Some of the 10 major outcomes achieved under the Finance Track of India’s G-20 presidency included paving the way for a coordinated global approach to regulating cryptocurrencies, enhancing the lending capacity […]
G-20 Leaders’ Declaration notes the need for more finance to arrest global warming Context For the first time, the G-20 Leaders’ Declaration publicly acknowledges the huge financial leap required for the world to switch to a renewable energy economy. The Declaration “…noted the need for […]
Launch of Global Biofuels Alliance a key moment in the quest for clean energy: PM Context India officially inaugurated the Global Biofuels Alliance on Saturday, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pleaded with the G-20 to join the initiative to raise the global ethanol-to-gasoline blend to […]
Over 1,000 dead in Morocco earthquake Context A rare, strong earthquake slammed Morocco late on Friday night, causing at least 1,037 fatalities, 1,204 injuries, and significant building damage from Atlas Mountain communities to the ancient city of Marrakech. Where is Morocco situated? In Africa’s northwest […]
G-20 clinches New Delhi Declaration Context In an unexpected early breakthrough and win for India’s Presidency, G-20 countries on Saturday welcomed the African Union’s entry into the organization and also agreed on a single statement, forging consensus on the problematic “Ukraine paragraphs”. What was the […]