Topic: sustainable development
RBI Caps FEMA Violation Penalty to ₹2 Lakh
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) implemented changes to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) regulations. The RBI capped penalties for FEMA violations at ₹2 lakh. This...
Carbon Neutral Airports in India
Carbon neutrality refers to balancing carbon emissions with carbon absorption. It is crucial for mitigating climate change. The aviation sector plays role in this effort. Airports contribute to...
Gandhian Principles of Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is the practice of meeting current needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet theirs. Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy emphasises ethical living, social justice, and environmental stewardship....
29th CII Partnership Summit
The 29th CII Partnership Summit took place in New Delhi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at this event. He engaged with various international ministers and...
13th UNGGIM Asia-Pacific Meeting
India is set to host the 13th Plenary Meeting of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management (UNGGIM) for the Asia-Pacific region. This important event will take place...
Great Nicobar Island Project Development Approved
The Great Nicobar Island project has received approval, which follows extensive evaluations of its environmental impact. The project is deemed crucial for national security and development initiatives. Environmental...
IndusInd Bank Partners with UNICEF for Climate Action
IndusInd Bank has partnered with UNICEF to tackle climate risks, which aims to enhance community resilience in five Indian districts. The initiative was formalized through a Statement of...
India Hosts Global Cooperative Conference 2024
India is set to host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) General Assembly and Global Cooperative Conference in Delhi. The event runs from November 25 to 30, 2024, and...
Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty was launched recently and emerged during the G20 Summit in Brazil, which aims to eliminate hunger and poverty by 2030. The...
Tamil Nadu’s Green Energy Corridor-II Initiative
The Green Energy Corridor-II (GEC-II) Scheme is a project for Tamil Nadu, which aims to enhance the state’s renewable energy transmission capacity. The initiative is part of a...
8th South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum
India is making important strides in promoting decent work and economic growth. Recent discussions at the Eighth South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on SDGs brought into light...
