Source: The post is based on the article “Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge and Declaration on Climate and Health: India has not signed both” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd December 2023 Why in the News? During the ongoing COP28 climate summit in Dubai, India has not signed the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency… Continue reading Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge and Declaration on Climate and Health: India has not signed both
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ALTÉRRA Fund: UAE announces $30-bn fund to boost climate investments
Source: The post is based on the article “ALTÉRRA Fund: UAE announces $30-bn fund to boost climate investments” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd December 2023 Why in the News? At COP-28, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a new USD 30 billion fund called ALTÉRRA for climate investments and transforming emerging markets and… Continue reading ALTÉRRA Fund: UAE announces $30-bn fund to boost climate investments
Golan Heights:India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan
Source: The post is based on the article “Golan Heights:India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) that expressed… Continue reading Golan Heights:India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan
MAHASAGAR: Indian Navy’s outreach initiative between Maritime Heads
Source: The post is based on the article “MAHASAGAR: Indian Navy’s outreach initiative between Maritime Heads” published in “PIB” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? Indian Navy has successfully conducted the first edition of the MAHASAGAR: Indian Navy’s outreach initiative between Maritime Heads. What is MAHASAGAR? Specifications Details Hosted by Indian Navy Purpose… Continue reading MAHASAGAR: Indian Navy’s outreach initiative between Maritime Heads
Sixth Schedule: Centre agrees to examine demands for Ladakh safeguards
Source: The post is based on the article “Sixth Schedule: Centre agrees to examine demands for Ladakh safeguards” published in “The Hindu” on 1st December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Home Ministry has reconstituted a High Powered Committee to examine the demand of Ladakh to provide constitutional safeguards like inclusion in the Sixth… Continue reading Sixth Schedule: Centre agrees to examine demands for Ladakh safeguards
Loss and Damage Fund cleared on Day One of COP-28 summit
Source: The post is based on the article “Loss and Damage Fund cleared on Day One of COP-28 summit” published in “The Hindu” on 1st December 2023 Why in the News? At the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) being held in Dubai, countries have agreed to operationalise the Loss and Damage(L&D) Fund. What is a… Continue reading Loss and Damage Fund cleared on Day One of COP-28 summit
X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) Mission: ISRO is set to launch it
Source: The post is based on the article “X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) Mission: ISRO is set to launch it” published in “The Hindu” on 1st December 2023 Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has announced a plan to launch its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) Mission. What is XPoSat Mission? Specifications Details… Continue reading X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) Mission: ISRO is set to launch it
Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: Delay in Eco-Sensitive Zone(ESZ) tag for the sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: Delay in Eco-Sensitive Zone(ESZ) tag for the sanctuary” published in “Deccan Herald” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Karnataka Government to resolve issues which are causing delay in declaring the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary as… Continue reading Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: Delay in Eco-Sensitive Zone(ESZ) tag for the sanctuary
Mahe Class Ships: Three anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy launched
Source: The post is based on the article “Mahe Class Ships: Three anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy launched” published in“The Hindu” on 1st December 2023 Why in the News? Cochin Shipyard Limited has launched three ships in the series of eight Mahe class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts(ASW SWC) for the Indian Navy. These… Continue reading Mahe Class Ships: Three anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy launched
Government forms 16th Finance Commission
Source: This post is based on the article “Government of India constitutes Sixteenth Finance Commission with Dr. Arvind Panagariya as its Chairman” published in “PIB” on 31th December 2023. Why in the News? With the approval of the President of India, the Government of India has constituted the Sixteenth Finance Commission in pursuance of Article… Continue reading Government forms 16th Finance Commission
