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Context: The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) was ratified and launched at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) held recently.
Global Biodiversity Framework Fund’s (GBFF) implications:-
About Global Environment Facility (GEF):-

IMAGE SOURCE: GEF
Historical Background:-
The Minamata Convention on Mercury.
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) (UN Biodiversity Summit)
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Organization of GEF:-
Functions of GEF:-
GEF and India:
MUST READ: Climate Adaptation Summit 2021
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PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Consider the following : (2023)
In the making of how many of the above are hydrofluorocarbons used?
Q.2) With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2014)
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Context: Gold prices declined 50 rupees at Multi Commodity Exchange for October 2023.
Background:-
About Multi Commodity Exchange:-
Major Commodity Exchange in India:-
Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX):-
MUST READ: Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2022-23
SOURCE: AIR
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Consider the following statements: (2017)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q.2) What is/are the purpose/purposes of the Government’s ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ and ‘Gold Monetization Scheme’? (2016)
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Context: Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched Tele-Law- 2.0 recently.
About Tele-Law- 2.0:-
About the Tele-Law programme:-
Working:-
Fee:-
MUST READ: Citizens’ Tele-Law Mobile App
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PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of the “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India? (2018)
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Q.2) Regarding Digi Locker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2016)
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Context: Recently, Prime Minister Modi became the first Foreign Head of a Govt. to be awarded ‘The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour’ by the Greek govt.
Background:-
About The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour:-

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MUST READ: NATO
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PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) The term “two-state solution” is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of (2018)
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Context: Recently, the Winners of the India Smart Cities Awards Contest 2022 were announced.
Key Highlights:-
About India Smart Cities Awards Contest 2022:-
Selection Process:-
MUST READ: Smart Cities and Academia Towards Action & Research (SAAR)
SOURCE: AIR
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the (2019)
Q.2) Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of the “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India? (2018)
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Context: Recently, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), launched Project ‘AMBER’.
Background:-
About Project ‘AMBER’:-
Features of the project:-
Significance:-
MUST READ: National Super Computing Mission (NSM)
SOURCE: PIB
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2022)
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Q.2) With reference to the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements: (2022)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
India and One Health Approach
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Context: Recently the G20 health ministers prioritise, commit to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with One Health approach during their meet in Gandhinagar, Gujrat.
About the One Health Approach:
Significance of One Health approach:
Associated challenges:
Govt Initiatives on One health approach:
Way Forward:
India should move beyond short-term collaborations and create an integrated, science-based environment. This is a prerequisite for platforms to not just share office space but to also provide access to laboratories and biological samples to the relevant researchers. Therefore nexus of science, social science, indigenous knowledge and policy at national, state and local levels can put forward strategies and institutions for implementation of One Health.
Source: DTE
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Context: The bill was recently introduced in Rajya Sabha will consist of the Prime Minister as the chairperson, the Leader of the Opposition as a member, and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister as another member.
Background:
Key provisions of the bill:
Criticisms associated with the bill:
Way Forward:
Therefore, preserving the autonomy of the Election Commission is not only crucial for maintaining the integrity of elections but also for upholding the very foundation of democracy. The government should look after the review the composition of the selection committee and consider making it more balanced. This might involve giving the opposition a stronger representation to ensure a fair decision-making process.
Source: The Hindu
Q1) Consider the following pairs:
| Conventions | Signed in |
| 1.United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 1998 |
| 2.Minamata Convention on Mercury | 2003 |
| 3. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). | 2011 |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q2) Consider the following statements
Statement-I:
Project AMBER Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
Statement-II:
The initiative is under the SANKALP programme.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Q3) Consider the following statements
Statement-I:
India Smart Cities Awards Contest 2022 winners will be felicitated by President Droupadi Murmu in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Statement-II:
Surat held the top position India Smart Cities Awards Contest 2022.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Mains Practice Questions
Q.1) What is ‘One Health Approach’ (OHA)? Discuss the significance of OHA in context of rising zoonotic infections in the country. (250 words)
Q.2) Highlighting the significance of independence of Election Commissioner. Discuss the challenges associated with the recently introduced Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023. (250 words)
Comment the answers to the above questions in the comment section below!!
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