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US stops funding relocation projects from Protected Areas: Effects on India
The United States recently stopped its 12 million USD funding to World Wildlife Fund, Wildlife Conservation Society and other conservation NGOs. Why the stoppage? According to the United States Government, the international organizations have been abusing the local people, torturing them to leave their lands. These abuses and illegal actions were hidden by the NGOs ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: Indigenous Communities • Nagarhole • Nagarhole National Park • Protected areas • Wildlife Protection Act • world wildlife fund
AMHUB: India’s first advanced manufacturing hub
The World Economic Forum and Guidance will jointly establish AMHUB in the state of Tamil Nadu. AMHUB is Advanced Manufacturing hub and is first of its kind in the country. Guidance is the nodal investment promotion agency of the state of Tamil Nadu. Highlights AMHUB will help the state in the sectors of solar energy, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: 4th industrial revolution • AMHUB • Artificial Inteligence • Government of Tamil Nadu • Industrial Revolution • National Manufacturing Policy • World Economic Forum (WEF)
India-Japan sign Agreement for cooperation in AI, 5G, Critical Information Infrastructure
On October 7, 2020, India and Japan signed agreements of cooperation in Artificial Intelligence, 5G technology. The countries also agreed to give momentum to the supply chain initiative in the Indo-Pacific region. Highlights The agreements were signed between the External Affairs Minister Shri S Jaishankar and his Japanese Counter part Motegi. The agreement was signed ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Artificial intelligence • india-japan • Indo Pacific Ocean Initiative • Indo-Pacific • Quad • S jaishankar • supply chain resilience initiative
European Union Parliament voted for 60% Emission cut by 2030
On October 6, 2020, the European Union Parliament voted updating its climate target to reduce emissions by 60% by 2030 as compared to 1990 levels. Earlier EU had set a goal of reducing 40% emission by 2030. Highlights The World Wildlife Fund and other Non-Governmental Organizations were insisting on at least 65% emission reduction by ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: Carbon emissions • Climate change • emission cut • European Union • Global Carbon Project • INDC
TSIRKON: Russia test fires Hypersonic Cruise Missile successfully
On October 7, 2020, Russia test-fired TSIRKON (Zircon) Hypersonic Cruise missile successfully in the Barents Sea. Highlights The test fire was conducted from the Frigate Admiral Gorshkov Vessel in White Sea. The Missile hit the destined the target located at a distance of 450 km in less than 4 and half minutes. The Missile reached ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: Arms Race • hypersonic cruise missile • Hypersonic Missile • Nuclear arms race • nuclear test ban treaty • TSIRKON • Zircon