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Source: The Hindu Context : Transparency International’s Corruption Index lists India at 80th place that is 2 places down from the last year (78) while questioning the “unfair and opaque political financing” in the country. About the Publisher : The report is published by Transparency International ,an international non-governmental organization which is based in Berlin, Germany. It came into existence in 1993. Parameters of Evaluation:... .
Updated on 24 January, 2020
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Context: Nepal invited Indian Prime Minister and Prime Minister of Pakistan along with other heads of state for Sagarmatha dialogue on “ Climate Change, Mountains and Future of Humanity”. About Sagarmatha: It is the first ever multi-stakeholder dialogue event in Nepal’s recent history.it will be held on 2nd to 4th April in Kathmandu. This year climate change will be discussed during the dialogue to appeal to the international community i... .
Updated on 24 January, 2020
Context: According to a study conducted by scientists risk of extreme floods or storms are rising due to increased CO2 level. Key findings: After every 13 years risk of extreme floods and storms double. The rate at which Carbon dioxide is building up in the atmosphere is catastrophic for India. Increase in disaster: “hydro-meteorological” disasters intense in category could increase in number by 5.4% annually. On an “average” India wil... .
Updated on 24 January, 2020
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The Union Cabinet approved an agreement on bilateral legal and criminal cooperation to be sealed during the coming visit of President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil. Background: Mr. Bolsonaro is India’s chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Bolsonaro have met twice in 2019. Bilateral relations were elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2006, heralding a new phase in India-Brazil rela... .
Updated on 23 January, 2020
The recent Supreme Court judgement ordering the Parliament to review the unbridled power of the Presiding Officers in deciding disqualification pleas against lawmakers. The case: The BJP lawmaker and Forest Minister in Manipur, Th Shyamkumar, had won the Assembly election on a Congress ticket and later joined the BJP. Speaker remains undecided on the plea of disqualification, leading the pleader to knock the doors of the Supreme Court. Back... .
Updated on 23 January, 2020
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India has completed one of the most arduous tasks of phasing out Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-141 b, one of the most potent Greenhouse gases depleting the ozone layer. Background HCFC are compounds containing Hydrogen, Chlorine, Fluorine, and Carbon used for refrigeration, aerosol propellants, foam manufacture, and air conditioning. They are not found to occur naturally and are entirely human-made. The production and consumption of... .
Updated on 23 January, 2020
