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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...

December 7, 2023

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...

November 29, 2023

Goa High Court Orders Tiger Reserve in Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

On July 24, 2023, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court issued significant directives to the Goa government regarding the establishment of a tiger reserve in the...

November 1, 2023

GI Tag for Goan Cashew

In a significant development, Goan cashew, known for its long and cherished heritage, has been awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This recognition, granted by the Geographical Indications...

October 12, 2023

Goa State Shack Policy 2023-2026

The Goa government has recently approved the ‘Goa State Shack Policy 2023-2026,’ allowing the erection of temporary beach shacks, deck beds, and umbrellas for the upcoming three tourist...

September 25, 2023

Critically discuss the 3F (Finance, Function and Functionaries) issues with local bodies as a hindrance to achieve the Swachh Bharat Mission goals.

In order to achieve the objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission, the 3F issues haunting the local bodies need to be addressed. (3F- Finance, Function and Functionaries) Finance The...

September 15, 2023

India expects to achieve a net zero target by 2070 and an efficient carbon market is an important catalyst towards this goal. In this context, explain the mechanism of carbon markets.

Carbon market is a market where buying and selling of carbon credits take place. Its motive is to reduce global carbon emissions. The Kyoto protocol and the Paris...

September 2, 2023

Goa Offers India’s First Free IVF Treatment Service

Goa has set a groundbreaking precedent by becoming the first Indian state to offer free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, alongside assisted reproductive technology (ART) and intrauterine insemination...

August 16, 2023

Enumerate the eight goals adopted under Nationally Determined Contributions. What role can be played by households and private sector in particular in realizing these goals? Discuss.

Intended Nationally Determined Contribution provides a broader outline of the post-2020 climate actions taken by the nations. As per the INDC submitted by India key priorities are :...

August 10, 2023

"Total elimination of poverty require more than charity."Discuss in the light of fiscal requirements around recently adopted Sustainable Development Goals.

Hunger and poverty have been a great challenge to overcome for India over the decades. Sustainable Development Goals mainly focus on sustainable agriculture; sustainable economic development; sustainable energy...

August 6, 2023

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