https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DNNBD_nLF0&list=PLVOgwA_DiGzoqQsGjmamTu6f453RWpm_I&index=3 The United Nations has issued new warnings on the status of climate change. The Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has projected global temperature to reach or exceed 1.5°C of warming over the next 20 years under all scenarios.

Implementation of the Uniform Civil Code – Associated Issues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnkbycQe9hw The Supreme Court recently sought a reply from the Centre on a PIL seeking gender and religion-neutral uniform grounds of succession and inheritance for citizens in the country. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde issued notice to the Ministries' of Home Affairs, Law and Justice, and Women and Child Development on … Continue reading Implementation of the Uniform Civil Code – Associated Issues

Efforts and Strategy to Tackle the Menace of Forest Fires

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfSFNiYg5Eg At least 85 forest fires are raging in Uttarakhand, and have destroyed more than 165 acres of land in the past 2 days. The worst-affected districts include Pauri, Almora, Nainital, Pithoragarh and Tehri. The Centre has deployed the National Disaster Relief Force and also pressed IAF helicopters into service to douse the fires. According … Continue reading Efforts and Strategy to Tackle the Menace of Forest Fires

United Nations Security Council Presidency: India’s Agenda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0obdn5SouX0 India has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of August and is set to organise key events in three major areas of maritime security, peacekeeping and counter-terrorism.

Drone Draft Rules: Impetus to Technology of the Future

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCuoCDDx_GU&list=PLVOgwA_DiGzoqQsGjmamTu6f453RWpm_I&index=11 The Union Civil Aviation ministry released the draft of the national drone policy, making it significantly easier for people and companies to own and operate drones, while also streamlining the certification process for manufacturers, importers and users.

Reducing the Steady Growth of Diabetes in India

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7idamG9LHg The growth of diabetes burden in India has been steady but has now assumed worrying proportions. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), India, says that, with more than 77 million diabetics, the country now has the second highest number of people suffering from this chronic metabolic condition anywhere in the world.

The Carbon Border Tax: What are the Issues that India Raises

At the two-day G-20 ministerial meeting on environment and climate change in Italy, developing countries, including India, are expected to raise their concerns over the European Union’s recent proposal on the first of its kind carbon border tax.Under this proposal, the 27 EU nations will impose border tax on imports of carbon-intensive goods.Yet to be … Continue reading The Carbon Border Tax: What are the Issues that India Raises

India – Ranked 10th in the Global Cyber Security Index 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M15WPSw_-V8 India has been ranked 10th in Global Cyber Security Index 2020. Meanwhile at UNSC India has also flagged sophisticated use of cyberspace by terrorists and reiterated its committed to open, secure, free, accessible & stable cyberspace.

‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ – Cooperative Based Economic Development

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X8zz_xMCic A new Ministry of Cooperation has been created to strengthen cooperative movement. This separate administrative structure was proposed in Union Budget earlier this year. New ministry is expected to streamline processes for cooperatives and realise the vision of ' Sahkar se Samriddhi'.