Daily Current Affairs  – 28 January 2023

In News The Asian Waterbird Census 2023 was conducted recently. About  The census was initiated in 1987 in the Indian subcontinent, and has grown rapidly to cover 26 countries of South Asia, East Asia, South East Asia, Pacific, as well as Russia Far East.   It is a citizen-science event that is a part of the […]

In News Recently, Kashmir’s famed pashmina shawls, got a French touch. About Artist Maximilien Pellet turned the fabric into a canvas for contemporary art forms at a Parisian exhibition, in a rare bid to cater to Western sensibilities. He termed the move a bid to widen the reach of the Kashmiri shawl industry. Pashmina  The […]

In Context  Coal India Ltd to launch M-Sand Projects. About the projects   Need:  Due to high demand, regulated supply, and a complete ban on sand mining during monsoon to protect the river ecosystem, finding alternatives to river sand became necessary. Overview: Sand Mining Framework (2018) prepared by the Ministry of Mines envisages alternative sources of […]

In News Recently, Indian Researchers have found 92 nests and 256 fossilised eggs belonging to Titanosaurs in Central India. Titanosaurs are the largest dinosaurs to have ever lived. About the Study The researchers identified six different egg-species (oospecies), suggesting a higher diversity of titanosaurs than is represented by skeletal remains from this region.  Based on […]

In News Recently, Bihar Education Minister Chandra Shekhar said the Ramcharitmanas “spreads hatred in society”. About Ramcharitmanas The Ramcharitmanas is based on the Ramayana, sage Valmiki’s great epic. The poem was written in the 16th century in the Awadhi dialect which is mainly spoken in the areas that are today’s Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya districts. […]

Context India has issued a notice to Pakistan for modification to the treaty as per Article XII (3) of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) due to Pakistan’s refusal to implement the treaty. About Under the notice, India has called on Pakistan to enter into intergovernmental negotiations within 90 days. According to India, the treaty requires […]

Context The European Union (EU) is reducing its dependence on Russian gas by rapidly expanding imports of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). What is LNG? LNG is natural gas reduced to a liquid state (liquefaction) through intense cooling to around -161 degrees Celsius (-259 Fahrenheit). This liquid gas is 600 times smaller than the original volume […]

Context Recently, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India launched a campaign to drive an inclusive circular economy. More about the news Programme highlights: About: UNDP has launched this campaign to drive an inclusive circular economy as part of its initiative to promote sustainability.  The project is a scale-up of existing partnership under UNDP’s flagship […]

In News Recently, Honourable Supreme Court agreed to ease the procedure for passive euthanasia in the country About A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice KM Joseph agrees to significantly ease the procedure for passive euthanasia in the country. As per new guidelines, the document will now be signed by the executor of the “living […]

Context There is a need for an urgent and well-resourced ‘whole-of-society’ approach to protecting, promoting and caring for the mental health of people. About Data on Suicide:  Suicides rates in India are amongst the highest when compared to other countries at the same socio-economic level.  India’s suicide rate in 2019, at 12.9/1,00,000, was higher than […]