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Under 2 coalition Subject : Environment The Under2 Coalition is a coalition of subnational governments that aims to achieve greenhouse gases emissions mitigation. The memorandum was developed just before the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference also known as COP 21 or Paris Agreement. It was signed by twelve founding jurisdictions on May […]
The Climate Group Subject :Environment It is a non-profit organisation that works with business and government leaders around the world to solve the issue of climate change. The group has programmes aims at renewable energy and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Launched in 2004, the organisation operates internationally with offices in the UK (headquarters), […]
Equity, unabated coal phasedown in first draft of COP27 ‘Cover Decision’; other elements missing Subject : Environment Context- The Presidency of the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) produced a ‘non-paper’ on the morning of November 17, 2022. It did so by compiling inputs […]
COP27: Experts flag proposals to include carbon removals in UN trading mechanism Subject : Environment Context- Many concerns have been raised over recommendations to include carbon removals for carbon-trading mechanisms under the United Nations. Civil society groups said carbon removals do not align with the 1.5-degree goal of the Paris Agreement. Carbon removal- […]
Smugglers trafficking rhino horns with impunity: report Subject : Environment Context- The seizure of rhino horns by weight has increased after 2017 despite a reduction in poaching, a global threat assessment report presented at a convention of the conservation agencies in Panama City, said. Report on Rhino trafficking- Wildlife Justice Commisssion (WJC) has […]
What is carbon border tax, which India opposed at COP27 Subject: Environment Context- A group of countries including India has opposed the carbon border taxes policy at the COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, saying it could “result in market distortion”. Carbon Border Adjustment mechanism (CBAM)- The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is a plan […]
Plea for Collegium system review Subject : Polity Context: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging the collegium system of appointing judges to the Supreme Court and the high courts. Concept : The petitioner contended that the Supreme Court’s 2015 judgment had thwarted the will of the people by striking […]
Capex by States Subject: Economy Context: The central government has sanctioned ₹60,000 crore of long-term capital expenditure funds to states. Concept: Scheme Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment Under this Scheme, financial assistance is provided to the States Governments in the form of 50-year interest free loan for capital investment projects. For […]
Registered Investment Advisor Subject :Economy Context: SEBI will soon come out with guidelines for financial influencers, usually referred to as fin-fluencers–who give stock advice on social media platforms. Details: SEBI will make it mandatory for social media influencers to register and make them follow most of the other norms that are applicable to […]
Non-GMO certificate Subject: Science and Technology Context: The US says India’s non-GMO certificate requirement hurt its apple, rice exports. Concept: Legal Position of GM crops in India: In India, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex body that allows for commercial release of GM crops. Use of the unapproved GM variant […]