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Asia Pacific Cities Summit Opens in Dubai 2025 Why in the News? The 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum opened in Expo City Dubai, marking the event’s first-ever edition in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region. Over 15,000 leaders from 600 cities gathered to discuss urban innovation and resilience, including strategies …
Read MoreAhmedabad to Host the 2030 Commonwealth Games Why in the News? The Commonwealth Sport’s Executive Board has recommended Ahmedabad as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking India’s return as host after two decades. This decision reflects shifts in the global order and the growing influence of emerging economies in shaping international events. …
Read MoreIndian Cities Face Job Growth and Climate-Related Threats Why in the News? A World Bank report projects that by 2030, Indian cities will create 70% of new jobs but risk losing $5 billion annually to pluvial floods unless climate-resilient infrastructure and governance reforms are implemented. This highlights the urgent need for sustainable urban development in …
Read MoreIT WILL TAKE A CITY: UNLOCKING URBAN POTENTIAL Syllabus: GS-3: ● Sustainable urban development ● Environmental conservation Why in the News? A recent editorial highlights the untapped potential of India’s 15 key urban hubs—Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and others—that contribute 30% of India’s GDP. These metropolitan areas face major urban challenges like air pollution, flooding, and …
Read MoreThe Need for Gender Equity in Urban Bureaucracy Why in the news? Women’s representation in grass-roots politics in India has increased significantly. However, their presence in administrative and bureaucratic cadres remains disproportionately low. Urban India is undergoing a rapid urban transformation, expected to continue over the coming decades. By 2050, over 800 million Indians (about …
Read MoreNBCC Invites Bids to Operate Bharat Vandana Park Why in the News? NBCC Limited has invited bids to hire an agency for operating Bharat Vandana Park in Dwarka Sector 20, which is 87% complete. The park is envisioned as a mini-India, showcasing replicas of monuments from across Indian states, and will serve as a hub …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has been extended by the Centre till March 31, 2025. Originally launched in June 2015, the SCM aimed to develop 100 cities as smart cities through a competitive selection process. Source: Learning Mission Overview The SCM focuses on developing model areas within selected cities based on …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo announced plans to begin working from the new capital city, Nusantara, starting next month. The announcement follows concerns about the project’s future after senior executives overseeing development resigned. source:worldmap About Nusantara, New Capital of Indonesia In April 2019, President Joko Widodo cited rising sea levels and …
Read MoreIntroduction Urban local government in India refers to the governance of urban areas by elected representatives. These local governments are responsible for administering and managing various aspects of urban life, including infrastructure, public services, and development. The jurisdiction of an urban local government is typically limited to a specific urban area designated by the state …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- Heat wave in north India ,Climate change ,it’s impact and solutions Focus : The article focuses on the combined impact of climate change and rapid urbanization on the increasing temperatures in Indian cities, specifically through the urban heat island (UHI) effect. It emphasizes the need for tailored mitigation strategies at both local and …
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