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Why has ESMA derecognised six Indian central counterparties Subject: Polity Context: The EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), had de-recognised six of India’s central counterparties (CCPs) in accordance with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation. Who are the six of India’s central counterparties (CCPs): Clearing Corporation of […]
Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Television Channels in India, 2022 Subject: Polity Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the new guidelines for the up-linking and downlinking of television channels in India. What is the highlights of the Order: It has been directed to all the Telecast stations holding permission to broadcast […]
Kerala government proposes Ordinance to strip Governor of Chancellor’s role Subject: Polity Context: Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday decided to bring in an ordinance to strip the Governor of university Chancellor’s role. What is the issue: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the State government have major differences over multiple issues. The latest controversy […]
EU plan new pledge targeting oil and gas methane emissions Subject: Environment Context- SHARM EL SHEIKH(COP-27)– The United States and European Union plan to unveil a joint agreement to step up efforts to reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from the fossil fuel sector, and are hoping other nations will sign […]
Loss and damage: Who is responsible when climate change harms world’s poorest countries? Subject: Environment Loss and Damage- It refers to the costs, both economic and physical, that developing countries are facing from climate change impacts. When climate disasters strike, countries also need more financial help to cover relief efforts, infrastructure repairs and […]
COP27: Developing & developed blocks lock horns over new climate finance roadmap Subject: Environment About New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)- The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance is expected to be finalised by 2024. It will replace the current climate finance goal of $100 billion annually from developed countries. The issue […]
COP27: Developing countries need $2 trillion annually to tackle climate change, says report Subject: Environment Context- Developing and emerging economies, except China, will need $2 trillion per year by 2030 for energy transition, adaptation resilience, loss and damage and sustainable agriculture, according to a new report. About the Report- Title Finance for climate […]
‘Measles deaths’: Health ministry sends team to Mumbai Subject: Environment Context- After reports of an increase in suspected measles cases and three deaths in children, the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday rushed a multi-disciplinary team to Mumbai. What are measles and rubella? Measles- Measles (also called rubeola) is a very contagious respiratory viral […]
Our choking cities: How we can improve air and water quality in urban spaces Subject: Environment Miyawaki Technique- Miyawaki is a technique pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, that helps build dense, native forests in a short time. In the Miyawaki technique, various native species of plants are planted close to each other […]
Market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) Subject: Economy Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India sought public comments on a report submitted by one of its working committees on strengthening the governance of market infrastructure institutions (MIIs). Details: In April, the market regulator formed a committee under G. Mahalingam to strengthen governance norms at […]