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Why in the News? Amid the global shift away from fossil fuels, India welcomed the consensus reached in Dubai. What is the Dubai Consensus? The Dubai Consensus is a comprehensive document that calls for a transition away from fossil fuels to achieve net zero by 2050. It encourages Parties to submit economy-wide Nationally Determined Contributions …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The ongoing COP28 climate talks in Dubai emphasize carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon-dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. The term “abatement” becomes contentious, highlighting the need to comprehend the limitations of both CCS and CDR. What is CCS and CDR? CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage): Involves capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) at …
Read MoreWhy in the News? WHO report highlights Rising Road Fatalities in India Despite Global Decline. Source: The Hindu Global Overview and Success Stories (2010-2021): Worldwide road traffic deaths decreased by 5% annually, totaling 1.19 million. 108 UN member countries reported a decline, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Ten countries achieved a reduction of …
Read MoreNews India has pushed world leaders to uphold the values of equity and climate justice while implementing the Paris Agreement in its entirety through the Global Stocktake process at the COP28 global climate talks. Speaking during the COP28’s closing plenary, Minister of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change stated that the world has been reinforced in …
Read MoreNews Every year on December 14, we celebrate National Energy Conservation Day, which aims to raise awareness of the value of energy conservation and highlight the country’s accomplishments in these areas. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways has urged the public to be mindful of their choices for a better future on this National …
Read MoreNews In relation to the Parliament security breach incident, the Delhi Police Special Cell has filed a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). A high-level investigation into the situation is reportedly ongoing, according to sources. In order to provide Delhi Police with the specifics, Haryana police is also compiling information about the accused. …
Read MoreNews Yesterday in New Delhi, the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit approved the New Delhi Declaration. The 29 countries that make up the GPAI have all ratified the Declaration According to the government, the declaration committed to working together to develop AI applications in healthcare and agriculture and to take the needs of …
Read MoreThe seemingly innocuous goldfish, popular as a pet in fishbowls, becomes a colossal threat when introduced into open water bodies. Source: NYT Characteristics and Threats: Goldfish, native to East Asia, often kept as aesthetic pets, grow into a giant menace when released into lakes and rivers. Originally bred for aesthetic pleasure and good fortune, they …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, passed on December 4 in Lok Sabha, focuses on eradicating “touts” from the legal system. Introduced in Rajya Sabha and initially passed during the August Monsoon Session, the bill received Presidential assent on December 8. Repeal of 1879 Act: Aiming to streamline legal enactments, the Act …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Nidhi Shirol, India’s first Pompe disease patient, passed away at 24 after a prolonged battle with the condition, spending the last six years semi-comatose. Her father, Prasanna Shirol, established the Organisation for Rare Diseases India, the country’s pioneer NGO for rare diseases. Source: Org. of Rare Disease India About Pompe Disease: …
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