New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance

Negotiations are currently taking place at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai regarding the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance. Informal Consultations and Draft Text Review ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Global Carbon Emission Projections for 2023

According to an international research team, carbon emissions in India are expected to rise by 8.2 percent in 2023, while China is projected to see a 4 percent increase. The findings come from the Global Carbon Budget report, a comprehensive ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

NTWB’s Inaugural Meeting

The inaugural meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB), convened by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), took place on December 5, 2023, at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. Chaired by Shri Sunil J. Singhi, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Panchayati Raj Ministry Launches “Gram Manchitra” App

In a strategic move to enhance spatial planning at the Gram Panchayat level, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj introduced the Geographic Information System (GIS) application known as “Gram Manchitra”. This innovative application leverages geo-spatial technology to empower Gram Panchayats in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

JT-60SA Commences Operations

On December 1, the world witnessed the official commencement of operations for JT-60SA, the largest and most advanced nuclear fusion reactor, located in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture. This groundbreaking project is a collaborative effort between the European Union and Japan. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India Infrastructure Report 2023

On December 4, 2023, the India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development was released virtually by Shri Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice-President of India, and Mr. Amitabh Pant, G20 Sherpa of India. About IIR 2023 The India Infrastructure Report ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

NCRB’s ‘Crime in India’ Report

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released its latest report titled ‘Crime in India,’ revealing significant trends in crime statistics for the year 2022. The key highlights include a notable increase in cybercrimes by 24%, economic offences by 11%, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Indian Post Office Bill, 2023

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Post Office Bill, 2023, a significant legislative move aimed at revamping and modernizing the country’s postal services. The bill proposes to repeal the archaic Indian Post Office Act, which has been in existence for ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Chandrayaan-3 Mission Progress Update

India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) recently announced that the propulsion module used for the Chandrayaan-3 mission, designed to carry the lander-rover to the moon, has successfully returned to an orbit around the Earth. Experiment Overview The ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India and Kenya Sign 5 Pacts

The discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto resulted in the signing of five pacts, fostering cooperation in diverse fields such as sports, education, and digital solutions. Both leaders unveiled a joint vision document to ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs