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Why the world needs a global plastic treaty Sub : Env Sec: Int Convention Context: In 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) agreed to negotiate a legally binding global treaty aimed at tackling plastic pollution, including marine pollution. Representatives from more than 170 countries are set to meet in Busan, Republic of […]
Finance deadlock pushes COP29 to the brink of failure Sub: Env Sec : Int convention Context: COP29 Finalizes the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance, replacing the $100 billion per year target under the Paris Agreement. Progress: The proposed NCQG increased from $250 billion to $300 billion annually (by 2035). Developing […]
Bank of India Plans to Raise ₹5000 Crore via Infrastructure Bonds Sub : Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Bond Issuance Details: Bank of India (BoI) will issue 10-year infrastructure bonds next week. The issuance includes a base size of ₹2,000 crore and a greenshoe option of ₹3,000 crore, totaling ₹5,000 crore. Purpose of Bonds: […]
Enhancing Domestic Coking Coal Production: A Strategic Move for India’s Steel Sector Sub : Geo Sec : Eco GEO Why in News The recent report by Niti Aayog emphasizes the need to boost domestic coking coal production in India to reduce heavy import dependence. The report suggests including coking coal in the list of critical […]
Iran’s Response to UN Censure: Launch of Advanced Centrifuges and Uranium Enrichment Expansion Sub :Sci Sec: Nuclear sector Why in News Iran recently announced the launch of “new and advanced” centrifuges, following a censure by the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The resolution, backed by several Western nations, criticized […]
Rise in Mpox cases: WHO keeps highest alert level Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has maintained its highest level of alert for the Mpox epidemic due to the rising number of cases and geographic spread. WHO had declared mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern […]
Nearly 500 miners occupy Turkiye mine Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Nearly 500 miners have staged a protest by locking themselves inside the Cayirhan coal mine near Ankara, Turkiye’s capital. The protest opposes the privatisation of the Cayirhan mine and the associated thermal power plant. Concerns highlighted: Miners fear potential […]
Young Balinese girls preserve traditional Rejang Dewa festival Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Ngusaba Goreng is a two-week thanksgiving festival celebrating a bountiful harvest. Rejang Dewa is a sacred dance performed as part of the festival. Ngusaba translates to a gathering of the gods and goddesses. Rejang Dance: The Rejang […]
Socialism in India: A Welfare State, not a Dictatorial Ideology Sub :Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News Recently, Chief Justice of India (CJI) addressed the interpretation of socialism in the Indian context, emphasizing that it signifies a welfare state aimed at ensuring equality of opportunity for all, rather than an authoritarian dogma. This […]
India now should focus on having its own pharmaceutical standards: FM Sub : Eco Sec :National Income Context: At the India Ideas Conclave, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised the need for India to assert its identity in global standards, innovation, and ethical practices. India’s Own Pharmaceutical Standards Call for a Bharat FDA: India […]