The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) recent Greenhouse Gas Bulletin highlighted which of the following findings? Atmospheric CO2 levels in 2024 saw the largest annual increase since records began. 2024 was the warmest year on record, breaching the $1.5^{\circ}C$ Paris Agreement threshold for the first time for a full year. Radiative forcing from long-lived greenhouse gases … Read more
Prussian Blue capsules, recently provided by India to Indonesia, are used for which purpose?
The Henley Passport Index, which recently ranked India’s passport at 85th, measures what?
With reference to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), consider the following statements: It is an intergovernmental body established in 2006, replacing the former Commission on Human Rights. It consists of 47 member states elected by the UN General Assembly for three-year terms. A member state can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on … Read more
The framework ‘REDD+’, often in the news, is related to which of the following?
With reference to India’s strategy to counter Left Wing Extremism (LWE), consider the following statements: The ‘SAMADHAN’ strategy is a key component of the National Action Plan and Policy (2015). The number of districts most affected by Naxalism has recently been brought down to three, all of which are in Chhattisgarh. The Civic Action Programme … Read more
The Supreme Court’s recent directions on the use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR are based on which of the following principles? It allows the use of government-approved green crackers developed by CSIR-NEERI. Green crackers are designed to reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions by at least 30% compared to traditional crackers. The sale of approved green crackers … Read more
Consider the following statements regarding Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and stablecoins: A CBDC is a digital form of fiat money issued by a country’s central bank and is considered legal tender. A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency whose value is typically pegged to an external asset like the US Dollar. In India, the … Read more
The Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) has highlighted several issues related to fertilizer use in India. Which of the following are among the key concerns and recommendations? The subsidy structure has led to the overuse of urea, causing nutrient imbalances in the soil. The foodgrain production per kilogram of NPK fertilizer applied has … Read more
The term ‘Pax Americana’ is often used to describe the global order post-World War II. Which of the following factors are cited as contributing to its recent decline? The “America First” policy approach, which included aggressive trade policies. The rising economic and geopolitical influence of China, particularly through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative … Read more