DPN Topics
India’s greenhouse gas emissions increase since 2021 Sub :Env Sec: Climate change Context: India’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have shown a consistent increase over the years, measured in megatonnes of CO2 equivalent per year (Mt CO2eq/yr). GHG Emissions Growth (2014–2023) In 2014: 3,270.4 Mt CO2eq/yr In 2023: 4,133.6 Mt CO2eq/yr Recent growth rates: […]
Centre’s pro-farmer turn in edible oils Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo India’s Edible Oil Policy Changes and Market Trends Increased Import Duties (September 13, 2023): Basic customs duty (BCD) on crude palm, soybean, and sunflower oil: 0% to 20% BCD on refined oils:5% to 32.5% Effective import duty on crude oils:5% to 27.5% […]
Fashion suppliers want brands to help with EU green regulations Sub :Env Sec: Int conventions Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) of EU: The European Union adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in July. It requires corporations to make their global value chains more sustainable. The directive focuses on workers’ rights […]
A smuggler-turned-forest protector bags prestigious award Sub :Env Sec: Climate change Context: Sabu Varghese, once a smuggler in the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Thekkady, India, has received the prestigious Cricketers for Wildlife Conservation Service Award. This award recognizes his remarkable transformation from a forest exploiter to a dedicated protector. Key Points: Sabu, […]
Tuvalu’s Fight to Preserve Maritime Boundaries Amid Rising Sea Levels Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Why in News On September 25, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly is set to hold a high-level meeting on sea-level rise. Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Feleti Teo will seek international support to preserve Tuvalu’s maritime boundaries and […]
China probes U.S. group over ‘boycott’ of Xinjiang cotton Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: China said that it is investigating U.S. fashion group PVH Corp., which owns brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, for “unreasonably boycotting” cotton from its Xinjiang region, where Beijing is accused of widespread rights violations. China […]
Good beginning, says India on UNSC reform document Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: World leaders adopted by consensus the “Pact of the Future”, promising to reform the Security Council, recognising the urgent need to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable”. This is for the first time a […]
India to launch its first mission to Venus in 2028: Everything you need to know Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: The Union Cabinet approved India’s first mission to Venus which ISRO aims to launch in March 2028. This is the country’s second interplanetary mission after the Mars Orbiter Mission launched in 2013. […]
India’s defence exports and humanitarian law Sub: IR Sec: Int conventions Context: The Supreme Court of India recently dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to stop defence exports to Israel due to alleged war crimes in Gaza. The Court refrained from intervening, stating that foreign policy is not within its jurisdiction. However, […]
Enabling Transit-Oriented Development: A Path to Sustainable Urban Growth Sub :Geo Sec: Eco geo Why in News India is undergoing a transportation revolution with massive investments in metro rail projects, leading to a renewed focus on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). TOD has gained attention as a critical approach for integrating urban transport and land […]