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Syllabus: GS-III; Environment &Ecology Why in the News? The 14th Emissions Gap Report (2023) was just released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The report, which was made public shortly before the Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai, focused on how much carbon emissions must be cut worldwide in order to slow down the …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The recent judgement on Fahad Shah case as on November 17, 2023, by the Division Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has brought attention to the delicate balance between anti-terror laws and personal liberty. Background: Fahad Shah is a journalist who faced multiple legal challenges. His release was …
Read MoreIndia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj News In yesterday’s UNGA Emergency Session on West Asia, India voted in favor of the ceasefire resolution. The proposed resolution called for the unconditional release of all hostages and an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. At an Emergency Special Session, the 193-member UN General Assembly …
Read MoreNews With more than 79 lakh enrolments in the current Financial Year, the total number of participants in the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has surpassed 6 crore according to the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry continued by saying that all banks’ tireless efforts have made it possible to include the most vulnerable segments of society …
Read MoreNews Today in Bhopal, senior BJP leader Mohan Yadav will take the oath of office as the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh. The ceremony will also feature Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Ministers of several states, National President JP Nadda, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari, and other party officials. Chief Minister Who …
Read MoreNews According to Prime Minister, India is dedicated to using artificial intelligence (AI) in a morally and responsibly manner. After presiding over the ‘Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit’ (GPAI) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, PM addressed the assembly, emphasizing that artificial intelligence is for inclusive growth and social development. Government stand on AI …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recently, RBI in a report said Return to OPS by few states would exert huge burden on their finances. Source: The Economics times Financial Impact of OPS Return: The RBI’s study warns that a shift back to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) by select states from the New Pension Scheme (NPS) …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The government of Guyana, under pressure from neighboring Brazil and a Caribbean trading bloc, agreed Sunday to join bilateral talks with Venezuela over an escalating territorial dispute. Source: Bloomberg Intervention by Brazil: Guyana, prompted by pressure from Brazil and a Caribbean trading bloc, consented to engage in bilateral discussions with Venezuela …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Inspired by India’s River Cities Alliance, the GRCA debuted at the Indian Pavilion in Dubai during COP28. Source: NIUA GRCA Establishment: Modeled after India’s River Cities Alliance formed by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) in November 2021. NMCG and NIUA will …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recent draft omits the term ‘phase out’ concerning fossil fuels, raising concerns about parity between coal, oil, and gas elimination. The revised text strongly urges a “rapid phase-down” of unabated coal, potentially sparking objections from major coal-consuming nations like India, Indonesia, and China. Source: New Indian Express Significance of Text Crucial …
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