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Climate Finance Update: $89.6 Billion in 2021, Doubts Over $100 Billion Goal
According to a recent report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), developed countries contributed and mobilized a total of $89.6 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2021. This marked a 7.6% increase from the previous ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Zimbabwe to Construct First Utility-Scale Geothermal Energy Independent Power Producer (IPP)
Zimbabwe has announced plans to build its first utility-scale geothermal energy Independent Power Producer (IPP), aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from the energy sector, which is the highest contributor in the country. The initiative is part of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
IUCN’s Comprehensive Conservation Action Plans for Threatened Pollinator Groups in Europe
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has unveiled three comprehensive Action Plans aimed at conserving threatened pollinator groups in Europe. Developed under the auspices of an EU-funded project initiated in April 2021, these plans are the result of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Parthenon Sculptures: Greece and UK Clash
Diplomatic tensions flared on Monday as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak canceled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, sparking a diplomatic row over the status of the Parthenon Sculptures housed at the British Museum. The contested sculptures, also ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Revisiting History: Women as Hunters in Prehistoric Societies
For years, the narrative of prehistoric societies perpetuated the idea of ‘Man, the Hunter,’ asserting that men were the primary hunters while women gathered. This theory, influencing the division of labor based on gender, has been challenged by recent studies ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal) Project 15B Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, along with Manipur Chief Minister Shri N Biren Singh, unveiled the crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal), the third among the four Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers. This significant event, held in New Delhi, pays ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
NDA Expo Autumn Term 2023
The NDA Expo Autumn Term-2023 commenced with an inauguration by Mrs. Reyman Kochhar, President of the Family Welfare Organisation, National Defence Academy (NDA). This event serves as a culmination of diverse club activities at NDA, showcasing the talents and achievements ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India Launches First Tranche Auction of Critical and Strategic Minerals
The Ministry of Mines is set to mark a significant milestone by launching the inaugural tranche auction of critical and strategic minerals. Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi, will inaugurate this historic event on November ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
4th ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum
India and 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS) showcased unity at the launch of the 4th edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF). The event, graced by 200 participants, aims to strengthen the bond between India and AMS through ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam Prequel Event
The Ministry of Tourism joined hands with the Ministry of Culture, Sangeet Natak Academy, and the State Government of Andhra Pradesh to host a unique festival. This prequel event aimed to showcase the rich heritage of classical music and highlight ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs