COP26 Current Affairs, GK & News
India assisted projects in Mauritius
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched series of projects in Mauritius. India is to assist the neighbour in implementing these projects. The projects were launched virtually by PM Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth. About the Projects Civil Service College 8 MW Solar Photo Voltaic Farm. This was launched on the side lines of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: climate summit • COP26 • India-Mauritius • International Solar Alliance (ISA) • Mahatma Gandhi • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) • Metro Express Project • Vaccine Maitri Initiative
US joins International Solar Alliance as a member country
United States of America (USA) became the 101st member country to join International Solar Alliance (ISA). Key Facts USA joined ISA as member country to accelerate the global adoption of solar energy. This announcement was made at UNFCCC COP26 on November 10, 2021. Now, USA will catalyse global energy transition through solar-led approach. International Solar ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: COP26 • International Solar Alliance (ISA) • Members of ISA • US joins International Solar Alliance
What are Like Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs)?
Recently, most of the developing nations like China, India and African countries, have asked around US $1.3 trillion per year from wealthy countries in climate finance which will start from 2030. Key Points This demand is likely to cause further consternation even as countries negotiate on this amount at COP26. Group of 24 nations, calling themselves ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: COP26 • Goals of COP26 • Like Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs) • UPSC
COP26: Economic Implications of India’s targets
On November 1, 2021, at COP26 climate summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 2070 as the India’s target to reach net zero carbon emissions. Key Points India’s announcement came as a surprise to delegates in Glasgow, as India had rejected calls to announce such target recently. US, UK & Japan have net zero target by ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Topics: COP26 • Global Climate Risk Index 2021 • Greenhouse gas emissions • India's target to zet zero emission • net zero emissions
India’s Panchamrita concoction- Highlights
On the first day of the global climate meet (COP26) in Glasgow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a five-fold strategy for India to play its role in helping the world to get closer to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Key Facts Prime minister Modi termed his scheme as ‘Panchamrita’, which means ‘five ambrosia’. Traditionally, ‘Panchamrita’ is ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Topics: 2015 Paris Agreement • 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference • CoP21 • COP26 • Glasgow Summit