COP 29 which was held in Baku, Azerbaijan was billed as the ‘finance COP‘. The main goal of COP 29 was to finalize a new goal on finance- often termed as New Cumulative Quantitative Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG). The Paris Agreement 2015 (COP 21) had called for the finalization of NCQG before 2025. However,… Continue reading COP 29 Outcomes- Explained Pointwise
Day: November 25, 2024
New Collective Quantified Goal
News: The main goal of the Conference of Parties 29 was to finalise the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG). However, the developing countries remain dissatisfied with the amount agreed under the NCQM. 1. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) refers to the money to be given by the developed countries to the developing countries to… Continue reading New Collective Quantified Goal
Treaty to tackle plastic pollution
News: In 2022, the UN Environmental Assembly (UNEA) decided to develop a legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution. Now, the representatives of more than 170 countries are assembling in Busan, Republic of Korea to finally negotiate it. 1. Plastic pollution refers to accumulation of plastic products and materials in the environment, which have… Continue reading Treaty to tackle plastic pollution
Ballistic Missiles
News: Russia has fired a Hypersonic Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) at the Ukranian city of Dnipro. This has brought ballistic missiles into the news. 1. Ballistic Missile is a type of missile that is rocket propelled during its initial phase and then follows a ballistic trajectory, governed primarily by gravity and inertia. 2. It employs… Continue reading Ballistic Missiles
6GHz Spectrum
Source: This post on 6GHz Spectrum has been created based on the article “Why India’s 6Ghz spectrum dilemma is affecting PS5 Pro console launch in India?” published in The Hindu on 25th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Sony launched the PlayStation 5 Pro in major global markets but excluded India. India’s unresolved 6GHz spectrum… Continue reading 6GHz Spectrum
Nayi Chetna 3.0
Source: This post on Nayi Chetna 3.0 has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch Nayi Chetna 3.0 – Pahal Badlaav Ki, A National Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence on 25th November 2024 in New Delhi” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the third… Continue reading Nayi Chetna 3.0
Haj Suvidha App 2.0
Source: This post on Haj Suvidha App 2.0 has been created based on the article “Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju addresses the Conference of Chairpersons of State & UT Haj Committees ; launches Haj Suvidha App 2.0” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? The Conference of Chairpersons of… Continue reading Haj Suvidha App 2.0
MeitY Announces e-Toycathon
Source: This post on MeitY Announces e-Toycathon has been created based on the article “MeitY Announces Electronic Toy Hackathon (e-Toycathon) during the convocation ceremony of 1st batch of 15 Young Engineers” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) hosted the convocation ceremony on November… Continue reading MeitY Announces e-Toycathon
“#AbKoiBahanaNahi” National Campaign
Source: This post on #AbKoiBahanaNahi national campaign has been created based on the article “Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi to launch National campaign “#AbKoiBahanaNahi” tomorrow” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, “#AbKoiBahanaNahi” national campaign was launched by Union Minister for Women and Child Development. The campaign is launched in conjunction… Continue reading “#AbKoiBahanaNahi” National Campaign
6th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee
Source: This post on 6th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee has been created based on the article “6th meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee held in New Delhi” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the 6th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods… Continue reading 6th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee
