Red Sanders Context: The 77th meeting of the Standing Committee of CITES has excluded India from the Review of Significant Trade (RST) process for Red Sanders. Main Highlights: India has been subject to the Review of Significant Trade (RST) process for Red Sanders since 2004. […]
OECD’s Insights for Global Action Context: The recent report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) brings forth critical insights into the climate finance commitments of economically developed countries, particularly in the context of their promise to mobilize $100 billion annually towards […]
Understanding State-Imposed Employment Reservations and Labor Rights Context: The Punjab and Haryana High Court’s decision to annul the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, which mandated 75% reservation for State residents in private sector jobs below ₹30,000 monthly salary, has stirred discussions on […]
The Urgency of Emission Reductions and Global Commitments Context: Recently, the United Nations unveiled its latest report, “Broken Record,” signaling a stark warning about the escalating threats posed by greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Relevance: GS – 2, GS – 3 (Important International Institutions, Conservation, Environmental […]
Charting a Compassionate Course: The Financial Landscape of Cancer Care in India Context: With an alarming estimation that 20 lakh people annually will be diagnosed with cancer in India by 2040, the country is grappling with the formidable challenge posed by this pervasive disease. Cancer […]
